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Agios Georgios Church, Agios Georgios 1. Street call boxes offer optimum rates for inter city and international calls. The boxes accept special plastic cards. The cards can be bought in any post office or at news stalls and super markets. In case one fails to find any call box in the street, there is a chance to call from any store. However a cost of a call will be significantly higher.
2. The optimum way to pay for goods and services is national currency which should better be changed prior to a journey. A foreign currency may be denied in stores and restaurants or it may be accepted at a rather unprofitable rate.
3. Foreign guests can exchange currency in one of local banks or private currency exchange offices as well as by means of travel bureaus and post offices. Setting off to a bank to exchange currency one should have a passport. Tourists should also keep in mind that a transaction fee which equals 1 – 2% of a cost of a deal will be charged. .
4. A working schedule of public offices may vary depending on the part of the year. One should specify it in advance in a hotel or in a tourist information center. As a rule the public offices start working not later than at 8:30 in the morning and serve customers till 13:00. Monday is considered to be a prolonged working day.
5. Setting off to a shopping tour or to a restaurant one should not take large denomination notes (higher than 100 Euro). In small scale establishments which have no opportunity to check the originality of such notes these will be denied. The notes of 100 and 200 denomination are most often counterfeited. Those tourists looking to make purchases in small shops and at the open markets of the city should have enough of change. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Tourists may choose any season to spend a vacation on the resort of Paphos. The heat of the tourist season falls within April and October. The rainiest period on the resort is considered to last from November till March being not the most favorable season for touring and beach recreation fans.
7. Setting off to a city exploration tour one should carefully choose an outfit as beach wear is appropriate only on a beach. One should take special care of the outfit if planning to visit religious sites and landmarks.
Your active city break in Paphos. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
The city of Paphos offers its guests a great assortment of leisure activities as the resort hosts various sport complexes, family entertainment centers, engaging night clubs and superb dance … Open
8. The cheapest means of public transportation on the resort is a bus. The city and its suburbs are crossed with more than a dozen of bus routes. The buses are starting at 6 am and cruise the city till midnight. During the rest of the year the last bus runs at 8pm.
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What to visit being in Paphos - unique sights

Berengaria Hotel

From the series “The Most Mysterious Buildings (Houses, Palaces, Castles) in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Paphos center - 42.1 km.
Staff out of there was taken by locals, which became the first witnesses of unexplained phenomena occurring at the hotel. Many of them believe that spirits of dead brothers live in the walls of the hotel even these days. By nightfall, you can see ghosts and hear the voices of men who fiercely argue about something. Visiting the hotel after dark is extremely dangerous, not only because of the high probability to meet the ghost of one of the former owners. Blighted buildings are very dilapidated and may collapse any time. Numerous snakes, which have chosen abandoned ruins as their home, add even more mystery to these places. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Paphos

Limassol
2. Not all landmarks can be reached by public transport, in this case it’s worth to take a taxi. This type of transport is also very popular and isn’t expensive. So, a trip within city will cost travelers about 10-20 euros, depending on the distance. 3. Travelers ... Open »
Nicosia
2. Summer is not the best time for fans of outdoor activities and active tours. At this time of the year, the air temperature in the shade often exceeds +40 °C, which is uncomfortable for walking. 3. Many interesting attractions can be found in the immediate ... Open »
Larnaca
2. Travelers who expect to devote their holidays to beach entertainment are recommended to visit the island during the period from May to September. Those who expect to spend a lot of time in pedestrian walks and excursions are advised to go to the resort in winter. At ... Open »
Ayia Napa
2. Many parts of the city, the center in particular, are pedestrian zones. Rather than renting a car, we suggest renting a bicycle – this is the most common form of transport. 3. Tips are already included in the total amount of the bill in most large ... Open »
Famagusta
2. Taxi is an alternative to public transport; you could use its services at any time of the day. The fare has to be negotiated in advance; the most expensive taxi service is offered near the hotel. 3. There are hotels of different price categories in the resort. In ... Open »
Alanya
2. Remember you can enter a mosque or a house only after you take off your shoes. If a house owner invites guests to have a cup of tea, guests should not refuse in any case – this will offend hospitable locals. 3. Do not wear too bright or revealing clothes ... Open »
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