Cyprus

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Cyprus Festivals

There are many festivals in Cyprus during the calender year celebrating life in Cyprus, these festivals should not be missed when you are on vacation in Cyprus. The Cypriot people take their family, friends and festivals seriously and love to entertain guests to the Mediterranean island of Aphrodite.

SHORT INFORMATION

Cyprus Currency

The currency of the Republic of Cyprus is the Euro (€). It is divided into 100 Euro cents (¢).Cyprus switched to the Euro on January 1st, 2008. Prior to that, it had been using the Cypriot Pound as its currency.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Traditional Cypriot Coffee

Cyprus coffee is unique and unlike most types of coffee served in Europe. Cyprus coffee is brewed in small, long handled pots, called “mbrikia” and those were traditionally made of copper. Cypriot coffee is made from fresh coffee beans Brazilian.