Average Temperatures
Cyprus has no dangerous infectious diseases. Visitors do not require any vaccinations
to travel to Cyprus.
Religions
The majority of Greek-Cypriots are Greek-Orthodox Christians. For most Greek Cypriots,
religion revolves around certain customs and rituals at home, adoration of icons,
and strict observance of certain festivities marked by the Orthodox calendar. Easter
is a “Huge” focal point of the church year, where after a 40 day fasting period
for Lent, is followed with a “Good Friday” procession and return back to Church
for an Easter vigil. The Turkish-Cypriot community is predominantly Muslim and most
of the events take place in the north of the Island. Other denominations are represented
on the island, including Armenians, Maronites, English Anglican Church and Roman
Catholics.
Churches
In Cyprus, you will find many Churches in all towns and villages, each one devoted
to a different Saint, or to the Virgin Mary. Most people attend Church during festivities
such as Christmas, Easter, weddings, christenings, funerals or on Sundays. Apart
from the many Churches there are also many Monasteries which can be dated back to
thousands of years ago. Whilst visiting any Church or Monastery, out of respect,
please avoid pointing to icons with your fingers or standing with your back towards
them. Ideally men should enter in long trousers, and women should wear skirts and
not very short dresses. Sleeveless tops should be avoided in all cases.
