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Driving in Cyprus ?

carolh

2006-06-15 17:16:46

Posiedonia Hotel is on the beach - no need to cross the road! I live in Limassol and don't have a problem with the road at all!

fatcodycat

2007-02-11 16:05:34

Drive to paphos from limassol

Hi

can anyone tell me how long it will take to drive from limassol to paphos??

we are probably staying in limassol but friends are getting married in paphos town hall so trying to decide whether to hire a car for the time we are out there or rely on taxis.

Thanks fatcodycat

Wizard

2007-02-11 16:14:14

about an hour and ten mins depending on your speed

fatcodycat

2007-02-11 16:16:37

Thanks for the prompt reply wizard!!

Think as its a wedding and there will be alcohol involved may stick with taxis to get around!!

edwardes.m

2007-02-11 17:48:08

Wizard wrote:
about an hour and ten mins depending on your speed

Presumably that's via the highway.

The more scenic route, via the old B6 through Episkopi and Pissouri, passing Aphrodites Rock would take about an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half. A much nicer drive, if time/alcohol permits. :wink:

Mark

carolh

2007-02-11 18:09:31

A taxi will cost around £25 each way!
On the highway it takes about 45 mins from Limassol to Paphos.

fatcodycat

2007-02-12 13:27:21

Thanks for the replies everyone

Think we will go for the taxi option it still works out cheaper than hiring a car for 10 days once you add on all the extra taxes/insurance and the cost of 2 child seats!!

Thanks again for the useful info

fatcodycat

kostas

2007-02-12 15:20:52

If you are the type who dont like to go around and site seeing, then taxi would be okay BUT be careful, try to fix a price with the taxi before you agree on him driving you there. Its better this way . What sometimes happen is that when you reach your destination you will be surprised by the amount of money that you have to pay!!! I said ""sometimes"" and i didnt say all of the taxi drivers do that. just be careful and try to fix the price before going on the trip.

Enjoy your time there

Kostas

fatcodycat

2007-02-12 15:30:49

I have been getting quotes from grab that cab and they seem reasonable so will probably stick with them but will bear in mind what you have said if i use private taxis

thanks

kostas

2007-02-12 15:46:46

No need to thank me , we are here to help each other, maybe you will share your experience with taxis when you come back from the wedding :wink:

Kostas

fatcodycat

2007-02-12 15:57:22

I certainly will :wink:

Will also post a review on the hotel we are staying in as it has no reveiws on here yet so someone may find that useful!! :lol:

Thanks again everyone!! really looking forward to coming to cyprus for the first time in may :tup

Jinty

2007-02-16 18:40:18

Where are you staying in Limassol?

Jinty

fatcodycat

2007-02-18 16:26:58

hi jinty

we are staying at the st raphael in limassol - not booked it yet though will probably be doing that this week sometime.

fatcodycat

Jinty

2007-02-18 17:55:06

Nice.......

Good Reviews on Holiday Truths for it.

Cheers
Jinty

sjf

2007-06-24 08:42:08

Driving In Cyprus

Hi,
Its our first visit to Cyprus soon and also for the first time we have a car in another country myself and my partner are a bit nervous about our first drive abroad especially as it is straight from the airport (paphos) to Polis any helpfull hints would be great to get us through our first journey.

Kath

2007-06-24 08:45:37

The best part of driving in Cyprus is the fact that they drive on the same side of the road as us! However, you will still get mad drivers there, just like you do here. That said, I have never experienced any problems.

It's a fair drive to Polis from the airport, but I am sure someone who drives there regularly, will advise you as to whats best.

Kath HT Admin

Candybabe

2007-06-24 09:07:26

Not sure of a blow by blow account from airport but you need to find the B7 which will take you straight from Paphos to Polis.

Candybabe

horrible

2007-06-24 09:34:22

Done the journey a few times,nothing complicated,some steep bits,some bendy bits,just dont let anyone rush you,most of the roads are just one lane,with few places to pass,roads are of good quality,keep an eye on the rear view mirror,cypriot drivers appear as if from nowhere.

wanderer

2007-06-24 12:51:43

Generally as previously said, in addition, the roads on the whole are quiet compared to the UK. There is some fantastic scenary and as always it will be sunny.

Hve a great holiday.

sjf

2007-06-24 14:03:52

Thanks for the info, how long will it take to get to Polis?

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