Banks: 08:30 to 12:30, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 07:30 to 13:30 and 15:00 to 18:00, Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Friday, 08:30 to 10:30, Saturday
Government Offices: 07:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday; 15:00 to 18:00, Thursday
Business Centres: 0:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday; many close for midday breaks
Shops: 08:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:30 Monday to Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday

Limassol is a safe travel destination, and there are few safety risks to concern visitors. When returning to your room after a late night, it is a good idea to stick to well-lit streets and travel in groups when possible. As with any tourist destination, pickpockets can be a problem, so guard your belongings when visiting crowded tourist attractions or riding on public buses or ferries. It's best to pare down your belongings and carry as little cash as possible.

220V, 50 hertz, round two-pin plug

In the event that you become ill while visiting Limassol, you'll find local hospitals well-equipped to address your needs. European visitors must present their European Health Insurance Card in order to qualify for discount healthcare. Tap water is considered safe to drink, though bottled water is readily available. To be safe, only peeled (thick-skinned) produce should be consumed.

Emergency services: 199
Limassol New Hospital: +357 25 30 5333

Cyprus has two official languages: Greek and Turkish. English is also widely understood.

Cyprus relies on the euro (EUR), with 100 cents in €1.

As an island nation, Cyprus has strict laws governing the importation of produce, flowers and livestock. Firearms, obscene material and pirated materials are also prohibited. The EU no longer permits duty-free sales between member nations, although anyone arriving in Cyprus from outside the EU may import the following free of duty: 250 grams of tobacco (50 cigars or 200 cigarettes); 50 grams of perfume; up to €175 in merchandise; and either one litre of spirits or two litres of wine.

A smile and a handshake is the typical Cypriot greeting. Religion is deeply ingrained in the national psyche, with the majority practising Greek Orthodox and a significant minority practising Islam. Turkish Cypriots may avoid eye contact (a sign of respect), and devout Muslim men may decline to shake a woman's hand.

Nationals of other EU nations have no need of a visa to enter Cyprus. Nationals of many (non-EU) Western nations qualify for a visa upon arrival, though nationals of other nations will need an advance visa. These can be obtained from Cypriot consulates and embassies around the world.

The Limassol Tourist Information Office is located near the eastern perimeter of Dasoudi Beach. 
Phone: +357 25 323 211