{"id":415202,"date":"2020-10-06T09:39:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T13:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/?page_id=415202\/"},"modified":"2020-10-09T05:31:14","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T09:31:14","slug":"surfing-in-cyprus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/surfing-in-cyprus\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfing in Cyprus"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13914,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"blog-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-415202","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"dl_page_content":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-415480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cyprus.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea. The country is known <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as the &#8216;Jewel of the Mediterranean&#8217; and according to the greek mythology is the birthplace of Aphrodite, the ancient goddess of love and beauty. The island has warm weather, crystal clear waters, stunning views, exquisite cuisine and friendly people living up to the standards of its divine patroness. Cyprus has good exposure to all kinds of mediterranean wind swells and thanks to the Sirocco and mistral winds the island enjoys good surf consistency throughout the whole year . No matter what your surf level is there are waves for everyone in Cyprus. The best time to surf on the island is from March to November because this is when the west and north coast light up and register the bigger waves of the year. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are also quite popular thanks to the strong southwest wind that prevails during most parts of the year. Cyprus may not be one of the best surf destinations in the world but does have a lot of charm. The island offers good entertainment for everyone and a good dose of adrenaline for the surfing enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Climate in Cyprus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The climate in Cyprus is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mediterranean <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with mild and rainy winters and hot and sunny summers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best time to surf on the island is during spring and fall, basically from March to October. This is when the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">west and north coast light up and register the bigger waves of the year. The water is fairly warm throughout the year. The average temperature in February is 17 \u00b0C (63 \u00b0F) and in August is 28 \u00b0C (82 \u00b0F).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Best surf spots in Cyprus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best waves in Cyprus are found along the west coast of the island. The best surf spots are Venus Beach, Helios Beach, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cripplers Beach,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Akrotri, Governor Beach, Kourion, Lady\u2019s Mile Beach, Lara Bay, Paphos, Potimam Sandy Beach and Toxeftra Beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Budget Planning<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Meal price range<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple meals start at $4 USD. Mid-range meals start at $17 USD. Dining &amp; drinking at high-end restaurants can cost anywhere from $50-80 USD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Equipment rental<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a couple surf schools where you should be able to rent gear. Might be best to bring your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Prepaid SIM cards<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O2 is a good choice. SIM cards can be purchased from shops, kiosks and retailers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepaid packages start at $24 USD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Public transport<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most visitors to Cyprus rely on tour-company coaches to get around. Independent travellers have a choice of renting vehicles, catching buses, or taking taxis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transport system in the north is not as well-developed as the south. Your best bet if your in the North is to rent a car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the south taxis are numerous in larger towns and cities.\u00a0 All urban taxis should have meters. In rural areas taxis do not have meters, so agree on a fare before.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental cars are anywhere from $30-60 USD per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gas prices\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0.80 USD a liter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of risks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocks and rips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How to prepare<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Visa<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizens from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62 countries, including the US, and Australia, can enter Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Vaccines<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it&#8217;s not mandatory, it\u2019s recommended that you have been vaccinated for hepatitis A &amp; B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, Tdap, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, measles, mumps and rubella.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><b>Things to know<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Language &amp; Currency<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official languages are Turkish and Greek. English is also widely spoken.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The currency is the Euro.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Best time to go<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March to November.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Checking Surf forecast\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the forecast about a week before your trip is always a good idea. Understanding what the waves will be like and knowing what gear to pack is essential. You can check the forecast for the waves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surf-forecast.com\/breaks\/Cripplers\/forecasts\/latest\/six_day\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Do I need pack a pharmacy kit<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should bring a basic kit. Including ear drops, eye drops, bandaids, ear plugs, gaze, alcohol, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mosquito repellent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and broad spectrum antibiotic ointment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel\/Surf Insurance<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/Turnstile\/AffiliateLink?partnerCode=nmdsrf&amp;source=&amp;utm_source=nmdsrf&amp;utm_content=link&amp;path=https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/travel-insurance\/\">World Nomads<\/a> has great travel insurance packages that are not super expensive and they cover surfing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Emergency<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dial 199 or 112.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check surf pictures of Cyprus at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/surfcyprus\/\"><strong>#surfcyprus<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","title":"","description":"","test-booking-shortcode":true},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/415202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13914"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=415202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/415202\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=415202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=415202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=415202"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nomadsurfers.com\/no\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=415202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}