| The landscape of the
island consists of mountains, traditional villages stunning
countryside, hidden coves and perfect beaches , all
of which are bathed in sunshine for a good 340 days
a year making Cyprus an inviting paradise to all.
The native language is Greek, but English is now
a widely used second language, with road signs, shops,
restaurants, all giving details in both languages.
Driving is on the left as in the UK. Low crime rate,
low cost of living, and friendly people, make Cyprus
the ideal place to start a new life.
Climate
Cyprus has a Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers
from June to September and rather variable winter
from November to March. The autumn and spring are
therefore short and of a rapid change.
Paphos has the finest climate on the island with
cooler summers and short mild winters.
In the winter you can ski on the mountains or sunbathe
on the beach, all in one day.
Employment
Opportunities to work on Cyprus are many and varied,
EU Nationals can work on the Island without hindrance,
although as a courtesy and to help in everyday life,
we would suggest a basic understanding of Greek is
learnt. You can join a profession, bring your business
over from the UK or select a whole new direction for
your career when you get over there. There are UK
citizen associations which can help you find work,
and adapt to your new surroundings. You will be required
to pay local taxes if you are resident.
The climate, infrastructure and location make Cyprus
a perfect place to create and generate a business
from. Many visitors carry on their mainline day to
day business from the tranquillity of their veranda
thanks to the modern and progressive communication
links available, and many people establish businesses
from the Island and simply work from their home in Paphos.
Living on an Island with such a rich, varied and plentiful
heritage can be a wonderful experience. The high standard
of living and the relatively low cost of living combine
to produce a quality living environment for everybody.
The lifestyle brings with it a healthy remedy to many
of the ailments you may have.
Electricity and Water supply connection are the responsibility
of the owner (although we can help with this). The
usage costs very much depend upon the type, construction,
size of property and the family type using it, but
typically the water board charge for 2 people living
in an apartment will be Eur 17 - Eur 34 (bi-monthly)
and the electricity bill is approximately Eur 85 -
Eur 102 (bi-monthly) but varies upon use and air-conditioning
provision etc.
The Cypriots love to indulge in their favourite pastime
of "Social Eating". Whether a simple family
meal on the veranda or enjoying one of a multitude
of international cuisines, eating is a pleasure. Ingredients
used are always of the highest quality and prepared
by international chefs and local specialists.
A typical Cyprus Meze (a wonderful selection of Cypriot
foods - up to 10 courses) will cost around Eur 15.00
and a typical European meal will cost around Eur 18.00
with wine. Clearly it depends upon where you decide
to eat, and at many of the tourist area restaurants
you will be offered set menus from only Eur 12.00
for three courses. However many residents and locals
soon discover their own favourites at local tavernas
and restaurants.
|
