The globe-trotters of modern world have quite a few destinations to choose from. There are those well known European travel destinations which have cold climate round the year to the hot Egypt which offers its' charm of old world pyramids. Global Tourists who have already been to such celebrated destinations are always in the lookout of new and exciting place to spend some quality vacation time to get away from the daily rut, which their busy lives offer.
Capital of Cyprus is Nicosia and almost 792,600 souls inhabit this region. The main languages spoken here are Greek, Turkish and English. So if you are a foreigner, you will not have any problems while traveling as you will definitely found someone who is willing to talk to you in English. The currency here is Cyproit Pound. Climate in Cyprus is typically Mediterranean. The summers are hot and dry while the winter is cool.
In case travel plan to enter Cyprus through land, they should remember to wear helmets, if on bikes, and they should never violate the speed limits anywhere. Few other tips to remember are that they should be above 21 years in case they wish to rent a car otherwise they can drive their own car for 90 days, provided they have valid registration.
Limmassol is yet another town that is very popular with the wine lovers. Here you can find many festivals captivating the city for the entire year. The September Wine Festival is perhaps the best known. In case you want to shop for the handicrafts, you can go to the Folk Aet Museum. Another place where you can visit is housed the 14th century castle – Cyprus Medieval Museum. The village of Amanthus has numerous excavation sites and they can quite enthralling to watch.    Â
For the ones who want to exercise their taste buds, Cyprus is never behind in displaying its culinary skills. Seafood lovers would especially enjoy the delicacies like Tava, Dolmades, stifado and garides. These are famous dishes of Cyprus which are prepared from ingredients including beef and prawn. Wine and brandy are Cyprus's well known products and are frequently available in its southern region. If you prefer a non-alcoholic beverage, Coffee is the choice you can go for in Cyprus which is the formal drink of the country. The local food stores are the best places to visit in case of day to day requirements.
Few facts about Cyprus, which may be helpful if you plan to visit are the weather in Cyprus is warm and Mediterranean which means light clothes in summers while preparing self for frequent rains in winters. Greek is the major language while English is understood as well. The currency of Cyprus is Cypriot pound which is approx 2.5 USD. Tourists are not permitted to carry any vegetables, seed, fruits or any other agricultural products without the approval from the concerned authorities. Shop a lot as there are no departure taxes.