10 Things to Know BEFORE Coming to CYPRUS

[@donkerengel]

Thank you very much for this usefull information. We are going to Cyprus, Paphos in August this year. Im going to have a look at your videos for recommendations.

[@velourialamour]

Having only been here a few days, a few things that we, as Americans, should have researched first / been aware of are: 1) driving is on the left side of the road; 2) electrical outlets are different than European and American outlets; 3) the water - in Larnaca at least - is VERY hard and full of minerals, so stay near a kiosk or grocery store to get bottled drinking water; 4) toilet paper does not go into the toilets, so keep that in mind; and 5) electricity is very expensive on the island so be cognizant of power usage. Not sure if some of these “tips” only apply to Larnaca, but we will find out if the same holds true in Limassol and Paphos once we venture that way later this week!

[@healthandharmony]

Most of that applies generally to southern Europe. I don't know why you wouldn't look into it before you arrive, at least the driving!

[@velourialamour]

@@healthandharmony I just came from southern Europe actually :) I was just commenting on Rico’s video about the diving bit since his vid didn’t mention left side of the road. And, since I just came from Europe, and Cyprus is in Europe, I had no idea that the outlets were different! Even Turkey has standard European outlets, so it came to quite a surprise that Cyprus had different outlets. Furthermore, the only place I encountered not-flushing-toilet paper has been Mexico, so just another thing I found curious about Cyprus that would make for great KZbin video content.

[@bluepen3326]

Very on-point tips, Velouria!! For "historic" reasons, we have UK outlets in Cyprus. As for the water, it is pretty much hard all over the island, apart from the mountainous areas. They have beautiful water up there!!

[@velourialamour]

@@bluepen3326 just some curiosities we found coming from Portugal 🙃 and as soon as we get a road back, we will rent a car and explore the mountains! Currently in Paphos and literally the main road by our Airbnb has been ripped out. Couldn’t even leave the parking lot if we had a car 😱

[@dimitrispc2629]

American not american we dont care leave cyprus na paeis ston thkiaolo

[@Patrick_cb]

My personal opinion about Cyprus: 1. Don't expect a true European experience (on paper, yes, but in reality, no!) 🙅‍♂️ 2. Forget about making or saving money here! 🚫💰 3. Working here won't give you a good lifestyle - they expect you to work day and night for peanuts! 😤 4. A better future for your kids? Forget it! Cypriots won't let foreigners work in government, banks, or other top jobs. 🙅‍♂️💼 5. Time has no meaning here. Waiting two months could mean waiting two years! ⌛️🤷‍♂️ 6. Don't expect quick answers over the phone. You'll talk to 20 people and still not get anywhere! 📞🤯 But hey, there are some good things too: - If you're loaded, you can live well. 💸😎 - Evenings are amazing! 🌃✨ - The food is delicious! 😋 - The weather is fantastic for most of the year! ☀️😎

[@alexandrinaivanova7173]

Nice points of view and good advice 👍 👌 I live here since a child, so the tips you're giving are very valid

[@xillianto]

Looking forward to travel to cyprus again! Me and my lady, visited Aya Napa last year, this year (Also in end of may) we travel back again, but this time with kids.

[@Rico]

Lovely! Enjoy your trip guys.

[@Dream4Design]

I can agree, and 6:49 No 8. Garbage on some of streets, is most, what surprise me. And thank you for one more informative video!

[@Rico]

Yes, very sad to see it sometimes.. you're welcome, happy to see you like the videos. Thank you so much for the support! :)

[@PlanetaryCitizen]

I have just come back from holiday in Paphos. I found the bus service very good there and they also seemed to run on time, but found the drivers grumpy and unhelpful!

[@verybighomer]

Can confirm that. The bus services in the Paphos area seem very reliable. Spend my holidays in Polis and the busses from and to Paphos came on time.

[@stavrosoik129]

Dasoudi beach is a sandy beach inside Limassol. Don't need to drive outside of Limassol to find a sandy beach, you can find many of them in Limassol

[@louizamartha2267]

yep, also all along the zoo area, do your research correctly!

[@_AdventureClub_]

4 days here with kids, and we've seen racism, disrespectful staff at shops, lack of manners, and a lot of hate and angry people. Will not come here again, I'm sure this is what they were aiming for anyway. Not impressed

[@tazzzx]

bro.. limassol has the longest sea side road with alllll sandy beaches. from the old port area (akti kiverniti/zoo) till even saint raphael hotel/malindi beach! its more than 12 KM! also lady's mile! .. actually if you drive outside limassol such as kourio beach or the one you show on your videos with is actually paphos.. you can find beach with pebbles! i think you missed that or you just didnt go to a lot of beaches in limassol!!

[@sorinmiliescu]

He lives in a different Cyprus, mate 😎

[@Menelaoscy]

You should say also that the Cypriots speak the Cypriot dialect of Greek but you have to know formal Greek to get in convenience. It is crucial!

[@malaika2940]

Thank very interesting. It’s always good to have a true perspective of a country and not just “rose tinted glasses”. That being said, I really couldn’t find anything particularly negative. Thank you!

[@Rico]

You're welcome. That was the goal of the video. Happy it helped! :)

[@kimchristiansen2370]

If things are closed on Greek side then just head North...ps im beginning to like all your videos, & i most definitely will retire with my wife in Cyprus ina few years, we both have chronical athritis, so the climate is just perfect for us....Thanks alot for sharing your experience...

[@godislove6394]

Very interesting, thank you for your information 🌹💕

[@stathisp.1443]

all the holidays 1/1 2/1 6/1 30/1 schools 25/3 1/4 Easter Sunday- Monday 1/5 50 days after Easter sun - holiday 2 days 15/8 1/10 28/10 25-26/12

[@tulipanhr]

Nice, now You talked me into moveing to Cyprus.

[@lufc76]

I am coming back to Cyprus for the second time, we came at the same time last year and loved it so much. We have also been speaking recently about maybe buying a property on the island....

[@Rico]

That sounds lovely, if you need assistance with the property purchase, reach out to me.

[@crazyade9556]

I totally agree with your comments about recycling, but many of the old don't understand or care then you have the normal Cypriot attitude of I can't be arsed, I can drive around our streets on a Friday evening before both types of recycle vehicles come and 1 in 5 houses have recycle outside

[@KayLyda]

Thank you for the helpful information.

[@Bee-ly4gx]

We have had many visits and Paphos area the bus system has been brilliant for using and keep good time but still like a car to explore further.

[@VanjhoTv14]

Thank you so much for your wonderful tips..

[@cypres8033]

Hi Rico! I'm going to Cyprus very soon and before going I was wondering if there is a particular dress-code for entering Orthodox Churches there? Because I know that in some countries, you need to have the shoulders covered, sometimes shorts are not allowed etc. Is that the case for Cyprus? Thank you for this video, it is very helpful by the way!

[@Rico]

Hey there, happy to hear that. You will love Cyprus. From what I know is that legs and shoulders are covered for women and long shorts plus covered chest for men.

[@cypres8033]

@@Rico Okay, thank you very much for your answer. And I hope that I will!

[@roddychristodoulou9111]

Hi I live in Cyprus and can tell you to dress sensibly when entering holy sites , there is no dress code but too much bare skin is frowned upon . Also avoid any red clothing as red is the national color of Turkey which is occupying a third of Cyprus so you may get some funny looks , you just blend in better without red and you will not see any red clothing elsewhere .

[@cypres8033]

@@roddychristodoulou9111 Hi Roddy, thank you for your answers. Although I already came back from Cyprus 😅 And I had a wonderful time there, surely one of my favorite travels, would definitely come back!

[@gersonmatos1251]

@@Rico hi.I'm 0ff t0 cyprus in january..Pub1ic transp0rt is running 0r n0t?I'm staying in Paph0s and Id 1ikie t0 see the m0nastery and Ad0nis bath

[@crazyade9556]

You must live in a shell, big DJ's come to Cyprus, Ayia napa is jumping disco's and bars every night till 4am, Nicosia is now good but expensive like visiting London or any capital, Limassol is a dead Donkey, just coffee shops, Paphos on the other hand is more where the Brits go if they want both

[@ljbutcher77]

My godparents started to come to Cyprus in 1959 and We still have that and every year they go to Cyprus to Limassol and this is my third year and I love it

[@dimitrispc2629]

Are you from england ?

[@ronyzmiri]

Another interesting one, Rico! Thanks mate)

[@Rico]

Thank you too, I hope life is good. :)

[@atilashefik5127]

Hi just like to say I love your video it great to hear love to live in Cyprus it’s sounds amazing to me take care x

[@Rico]

Thank you very much!

[@dimitrispc2629]

Dont come to cyprus it’s super expensive better go to Dubai

[@yiannishadjiloizou5501]

Cyprus being British colony, uses some British standards, as well as driving on left side, 3 pins outlet, etc

[@glamoorlife]

Great video, before I visit there! Thx lots and really appreciated all this!

[@Rico]

You're welcome!

[@dimitrispc2629]

Dont come to cyprus we have a lot of “tourist” that now live in cyprus and we dont want more people go live in your country pls

[@nicolalennard455]

Ayia napa is party central! Big dj’s and lots of night clubs, party boats and pub crawls!

[@traderfriends]

I moved to Ayia Napa some days ago brother haha cheers

[@Rico]

Welcome! Ayia Napa is very rare. I don't know many people that live there! Interesting choice. Why Ayia Napa?

[@crazyade9556]

Yes true imported goods are more expensive but fuel here which is imported is cheaper than countries like the UK which export it

[@MK-eb5el]

I love this video :) you do this so right

[@Rico]

Thank you very much, happy to hear that.

[@marinastoyanova7009]

Super helpful! Would you say that finding a job is difficult given the size of the island? Thanks

[@Rico]

Hey, very happy to hear that. I would say it depends very much on your skills. Modern companies in Limassol are always looking for sales & marketing people, as well as hotels and restaurants are currently looking for foreign speaking people, especially during the summer. There are some great FB groups about CY Jobs, I recommend checking them out to see what's currently going on. Best of luck!

[@myigity]

Visit Famagusta beaches 🏖️ (North Cyprus)

[@dimitrispc2629]

I don’t get it tho why still hold famagusta and half of the island ?

[@myigity]

@@dimitrispc2629 The Treaty of Guarantee is a treaty between Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, and the United Kingdom that was promulgated in 1960. So, Turkey has rights on the island.

[@Gunnysunny]

Also, Karpaz is the most beautiful beach! One of my favorites!

[@ejdermercan]

Thx for the Video, was very usefull

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

Nice vlog! 7 million tourists? Wow! That’s more than they had in 2019. Awesome!

[@Rico]

Hey, thank you very much! Yes, I was stunned by this number too when I first heard about it.

[@hellogamiesai6135]

@@Rico 7 million mate? am Cypriot and i never heard of these number

[@dimitrispc2629]

@@hellogamiesai6135 epd eimaste blakes re erkounte h arapies kai h amerikani kai kamoun zoi enoo emeis doulefkoume ton kolo mas gia na mas klefki to kratos kai na poula tin xora mas stous ksenous

[@donlocoshow]

I am also a content creator in cyprus eventhough I am more of tourism , I do enjoy and learn alots from you.

[@Rico]

Cool! Nice to meet you. Keep it up man! :)

[@fatimasesay7180]

How can I travel to cyprus

[@donlocoshow]

@@fatimasesay7180 email me .

[@Sunshine-hw5ks]

What's wrong with being religious and traditional?. It's not like you have to wear the hijab or burga or lock you up in prison if you kiss publicly with your boyfriend/girlfriend publicly.

[@yahudigahba]

Westerners always coming to a middle eastern country and trying to force their trash woke culture upon us.

[@raphaellanicol48]

Bus system much improved. A.C. On time.

[@davidkivakude1219]

Very interesting 🙌

[@haliteser8430]

I'm from cyprus and i've lived there for 20 years

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Your channel is so helpful 😍🥰😘 new sub and bell ❤

[@Rico]

Thank you!🙏

[@SD43_]

I was in larnaca recently, a couple of good nightclubs there too

[@EarthwithTom]

How would you compare the beaches to the rest of Europe?

[@Rico]

I would say the Blue Lagoon in Polis and the beaches in Ayia Napa or in the North are definitely beautiful with crystal clear water and white sand. But Limassol and Paphos might be a bit rocky and too grey for people with high standards.

[@crazyade9556]

The public transport problem is a European problem, the British are used to this, the bus's have airconditioning

[@MichaelBabayants]

Hello! Thank you for such a useful video. I subscribed. I saw your video about living costs in Cyprus (about 3 years ago) and I wonder how much do you pay for rent now (in that video it was 470 €)

[@rigisejayu]

are you wearing Batik shirt?

[@alpaslanilkman3122]

Do another video for North Cyprus.

[@Sunshine-hw5ks]

They should not visit Cyprus because offices are closed on public holidays?. 😅😅😅

[@MaximilianAbraham]

Hell Yeah !!! Let's Gooooo !

[@yapandasoftware]

So... better to go to Malta?

[@crazyade9556]

Pity I can't post pictures here but you do not need to drive outside Limassol to find sandy beachs along the sea front are sandy beach's

[@sstanley777]

I visited Larnaca last year in time for the return of the flamingos. So amazing. Loved this country. The people were so nice. We have been living in Israel and the biggest complaint I have is the trash everywhere. All over the beaches and streets. I would really like to help them with that too😂

[@Rico]

Hey! True, I'm also interested in making the island a more clean place.

[@Mavsterzzz]

I wish i had seen ur video before I traveled to cyprus ur absolutely right and i suffered most of it except public transport but thought the same that it must be hot.. Thanks for ur video 👍👏🤟

[@marioshadjikyriacou3381]

Aaaaahhh!! You found nothing golden you liked ?? You suffered??😂😂😂

[@regalprivate6372]

right so i visit cyprus soon as a guy who paints his nails should i remove the polish before going?

[@jokerarthur1909]

I was working and living in Cyprus,in Paphos. And I never drove to the turkish side. I can confirm everything you told in the video. The British RAF they have an airbase located on top of the Olympus mountain. And there is a big military presence on the island.

[@grimmjowroll2525]

if im not mistaken on the top of olympus its a cypriot airbase, as i have a few friends who went there for the military

[@Gunnysunny]

The Turkish side has all the castles! Definitely worth checking out. I also found the people in the North of Cyprus more friendly, and I’m an American. The south side, Greek was actually very angry with me for going to the North. They said the north doesn’t exist and were very rude. Enjoy both sides!

[@sheilaroddick5853]

Akrotiri is the RAF base near Lomassol

[@grimmjowroll2525]

@@Gunnysunny theres a reason why we dont like the north side, because of the last war in the 70s. if u read the history of cyprus about that war and what they did to families and places of the north side of cyprus i dont think u will also like it. also cypriots are not greek, they are just cypriots and the north side of cyprus are turkish ppl who lived there since they invaded half of the island

[@OneManCanStopTheMotorOfWorld]

@@grimmjowroll2525 its not quite as black and white as this lmao

[@footytakeout]

Nice video here. appliances like laptops are very expensive here, how do you buy Laptops and get them into Cyprus?

[@Rico]

Hey there! Thank you for the compliment. I have another video where I talk about how I import things to Cyprus via Amazon. It's on my channel. :)

[@dkrewinkel]

Thanks Rico, i come to cyprus with my boyfriend on the 16th febuary. Is cyprus gay friendly?

[@yahudigahba]

You are asking if its gay friendly, in a middle eastern country?

[@jukesd1597]

I don’t think any one cares as long as there’s too much PDA. Just like I could give my hubby a quick kiss but wouldn’t go hot and heavy in public. Just basic awareness:)

[@crazyade9556]

Shop closing, in the winter months everything is like 1 to 3 in the summer it's 1 to 4 there again as Cyprus like he says is religious the 15th of August is a big day here, so everything is closed, no exceptions, this is when Cypriot companies close for 2 or three weeks as the workers are off then, Christmas is not celebrated like ours, Easter is a big thing, the 6th of January known locally as The Foda is big

[@EscCro84]

Poor Mallorca... Warning about el plugs? Warning about driving on the left? Those are important...

[@desrobertson9803]

YOU FORGOT TO ADD THEY SMOKE IN THE RESTAURANTS EVEN THOUGH ITS BANNED !!!!

[@yahudigahba]

Thats normal in any middle east country.

[@catsfan_M]

​@@yahudigahbaMiddle East 😂😂😂

[@yahudigahba]

Cyprus is a middle eastern country, genius.@@catsfan_M

[@crazyade9556]

When he spoke about sandy beach's he showed the rock area between Paphos and Limassol at Aphrodites rocks not Limassol it's actually in the paphos Area

[@catsfan_M]

I lived in Cyprus three years ,i didn't like many things. There is trash in the streets. There are many people who smoke tobacco in Cyprus ,much more than in Western Europe, all neigbours would smoke cigarettes. There are also many bad roads even in touristic places like Ayia Napa, ,no sidewalks ,cypriots are dependant on the car very much , also there are a lot of old cars which pollute the air ,they should be forbidden. I lived in Spain some years, spanish islands are cleaner, no trash outside or open trash bins, they have more green areas parks, and are better organized.

[@patriktakacs8382]

Do you suggest to go to Cyprus without renting a car?

[@Nicholasluv123]

I’ve been to Cyprus a lot and depends where you go but mostly no, if your in the city then you can maybe get by but if your not rent a car

[@Kota2Eight]

thanks is this still e case in 2024

[@marioshadjikyriacou3381]

No nightlife culture in Cyprus??? You saying that?? A German?? I was for 10 days in Munich summer 2021 and everything was closed at 20:30!!! Yes, you are right! No huge nightclubs with very famous djs, staying till morning in the middle of the winter, drinking till turned to "animal", if this is what you want!! But we have very nice pubs and clubs for music, not to mention taverns with live music! As said to another video, "you have to embrace the culture"!

[@crazyade9556]

Firstly most of Limassols sea fron and by the hotels and Ladys Mile are mostly sandy, the video you show is of Aphrodite's Rock near Paphos not Limassol

[@annabelsogbesan1114]

What is the weather like around in middle of March?

[@ronrichardson3103]

It's very dangerous driving there . Every time I go out I come across some kind of accident . So be extra careful.cars will come out of side roads and make you stop for them . Where I come from . Cars on the main road have right of way . NOT IN PAPHOS obviously .force your way out and don't take too much notice of traffic lights either.

[@paulritchie5868]

Driving in Cyprus is similar to the UK,Personally I have been going there for 20 odd years and have never had a problem with the driving or the roads .

[@paulkey6505]

Is Cyprus is good for international student?

[@nguyettoleanh9288]

Dont come to Cyprus to study. Bad country.

[@crazyade9556]

Regarding rentals etc, the country is suffering with greed, yes Greed, even rent for locals is very very expensive, they have had demonstration in city halls about this, but the government will not cap it or approach the subject so tourists should not moan as even the locals feel it

[@nataliea755]

I am more than 20 years living in Cyprus and I definitely disagree with all your points mentioned. You must be living in a different Cyprus!!! All of you watching this video please ignore all this nonsense. Come and see!

[@sammorizzy]

Hi I'm from America and Live in Nicosia but I would like more advice and information on how i can live with a visa work permit. Its so complicated and I keep getting different answers.

[@menciotoledo3545]

Hi, i am planning visit Cyprus. Do people celebrate Xmas there? With Santa Claus and thar sort of things...??? Thanks.

[@Rico]

Hey, yes of course they do. It's a Christian country.

[@riccardon10]

Are there sharks in cyprus?

[@FedericoL1999]

Hi! Is taking a taxi, instead of public transport, a good option?

[@Unsinkablepath]

Yes

[@dimitrispc2629]

Aman eisai blakas

[@nguyettoleanh9288]

People are mean and stingy. Bad tempered people.

[@MaryAmaranth]

what is the beach shown at 1:48 ??

[@aruniranaraja9523]

Any videos about jobs and university ...

[@fothisfotiou5670]

Dude you forget one of the most important things. A lot of them don’t like foreigners.There is huge amount of xenophobia there .

[@bigteddy66]

What a load of shit. Cypriots are very friendly.

[@northwalesmod]

Lady's mile beach Limassol !!

[@crazyade9556]

Public transport is much better these days and are now all fully air conditions

[@ayyhmed]

Hello! Can I talk to you? I got a scholarship in Cyprus and I really need some advice. I can take your insta if that's okay

[@constantinos6532]

E Rico are you a Cypriot re am asking you.

[@bordernova_border_collies]

I personally would not judge a place on having “huge parties where everybody is throwing up”, sounds really dumb. Plus, Mallorca is pronounced “Mayorca”.

[@mastakilla_2k218]

Do you see a lot of snakes and spiders?

[@Rico]

No, definitely not a lot.

[@haliteser8430]

I want to know which city did you go to In Cyprus

[@sanduthereal]

Hey Rico i am thinking to move to Cyprus with my family from Canada how expensive is to live there??? Thank you!!!

[@dimitrispc2629]

Very expensive better go to Dubai than cyprus stay to your country buddy it’s better for everyone especially the cypriots

[@halinasokolowska8001]

Witam co już jesteś na Cyprze buziaczki od nas dla Was

[@Rico]

Dziekuje cioca. Poleciałem powrotem tym tygodniu.

[@schumadija]

Peaceful? Not for parties? Greetings from Ayia Napa...

[@willowsita2753]

hi whats the best sandy beach

[@unallefkeli1506]

Why don't you stay in the NORTH and live in the SOUTH? The Currency Turkish Lira (1Euro=35 TL). After all thousands of Greek Cypriots go across everyday and there is some things you cannot Get in the South; Casinos and Night Clubs...

[@andreayoung5294]

I love cyprus

[@nimosuleiman]

I lke to visit this island

[@moniques1582]

Are you a Cypriot? Or just living in Cyprus?

[@MeganDoll2023]

I love Cyprus I live there

[@dimitrispc2629]

Na fis pou tin kypro arapi en se theloume

[@whenacablas987]

i like to travel cyprus someday

[@arescyp]

We're expecting every year 7 Miio tourists🤔🙄 usually we have 2-3Mio Tourists. About Sandy Beaches you forget to mention Figg Tree Bay in Protaras.

[@catsfan_M]

Yes I live in Protaras , fig tree bay and nissi beach are the most beautiful ones in Cyprus.

[@nicolalennard455]

People are the worse at rubbish! The beaches are covered in litter, they don’t use bins provided, cigarette butts everywhere!

[@Pawn_Shop_Blues]

08:26 favourite part lol

[@blueisland24]

Whaat? As a Limassolian im felling attacked. We have sandy beaches! From the end of Molos (city center) to Ayios Tychonas, around 15km of sandy beaches. Have a visit.

[@KIDWNIS]

Chill out Limassolian guy!!!!🤪😂🤪

[@northwalesmod]

Lovely Lady's mile 😍