Practical Guides
Real answers to the real questions of visiting and living in Cyprus — with prices, and the people to make it happen.
Plan & Arrive
The first questions of any trip — when to come, where to base, and how to move around.
Sea & Nature
Why most people come — beaches, snorkelling, the Akamas and Troodos.
Activities & Experiences
What people book once they arrive — the highest-value connector category.
- Is the Zenobia wreck worth it, and can a beginner dive it? Where can I try scuba?
- How much is a banana boat, jet ski or parasailing?
- What is the best Blue Lagoon boat trip and what does it cost?
- Where can I do a quad-bike or jeep safari in the Akamas?
- Which is the best waterpark and what are the ticket prices?
- Can I do a wine tour or halloumi-making day from my resort?
- Where can I go tandem paragliding and how much is it?
- Where can I play golf in Cyprus?
Villages, Culture & Faith
The soul of the island and our biggest differentiator versus generic beach content.
- Which Troodos village is best for a day trip from my town?
- How do I actually get inside the UNESCO painted churches?
- Can women visit Stavrovouni? What is the monastery dress code?
- Where can Orthodox visitors attend liturgy and go on pilgrimage?
- Can I stay in a traditional stone house (agrotourism)?
- What festivals are on during my dates?
- Where is the best authentic taverna in the mountains?
Food & Drink
Daily-use content and a dense connector category — every restaurant, winery and producer is a potential member.
Property & Home
High-value, high-intent, and the gateway to the professional and trade connector categories.
- Should I buy property in Cyprus, and what about title deeds?
- How much does it cost to build a house in Cyprus?
- What is typical for a long-term rental?
- How do I furnish a place — where do I buy furniture and appliances?
- Should I install solar panels — is it worth it?
- How much to build a pool, or to keep one clean?
- Can I renovate an old village house?
Everyday Services & How-To
The "find me someone to…" engine — the most repeatable connector value. Prices vary, so our advice is always: get two or three quotes.
- How do I find a reliable plumber, electrician or handyman?
- Who cleans my pool, and how much does it cost?
- Who can repair my washing machine, fridge or appliance?
- Who services or installs my air-conditioning, and what does it cost?
- What are house-cleaning rates?
- Who does pest control — mosquitoes, ants, snakes?
- Where do I find movers or a man with a van?
- Who does gardening and landscaping?
- How much is a car MOT and how often is it needed?
- Where do I find childcare, a nanny or elderly care?
Moving & Living
The relocation backbone — residency, tax, healthcare, schools, banking. Where our multilingual markets convert into residents.
Business & Money
The B2B connector — company formation, professionals, expansion. High fee-value; the vertical businesses most want to be found in.
Shopping & Gifts
High-margin, story-rich, and a direct line to artisans and jewellers — the connector at its most premium.
Health & Family
Trust-critical, high-anxiety questions. Getting these right builds the credibility the whole portal trades on.
Doing Business & Compliance
Setting up and running a company in Cyprus the official way — registration, tax and VAT, permits, social insurance, funding and exit — sourced from the government Point of Single Contact.
- How do I plan and prepare to start a business in Cyprus?
- What are the steps to start a business in Cyprus?
- Do I need a licence for my business premises in Cyprus, and how do I get one?
- How do I get planning permission for development in Cyprus?
- How do I obtain a building permit in Cyprus?
- How and when do I register for income tax in Cyprus?
- When do I have to register for VAT in Cyprus?
- What are the ongoing tax and accounting obligations for a Cyprus company?
- What must I do to hire employees in Cyprus?
- What are the social insurance registration steps and contribution rates in Cyprus?
- How can I get funding for my business in Cyprus?
- How do I sell, close or exit a business in Cyprus?
- Which business activities need operating permits or licences in Cyprus, and where do I find them?
- How are professional qualifications recognised in Cyprus and the EU?
- What is the European Professional Card (EPC) and how do I apply for one in Cyprus?
Licences & Regulated Professions
Which professions and activities need a licence in the Republic of Cyprus, the competent authority, and what it takes — from the official regulated-sectors register.
- What licence do I need to work as a real estate agent in Cyprus?
- How do I become a licensed accountant or auditor in Cyprus?
- Do I need a licence to work as a tax consultant in Cyprus?
- What do I need to become a licensed advocate (lawyer) in Cyprus?
- How do I register to practise as a doctor in Cyprus?
- How do I get licensed to open a pharmacy in Cyprus?
- What licence is required to operate a hotel or tourist establishment in Cyprus?
- How do I get a licence to open a travel agency in Cyprus?
- What licence do I need to be a catering establishment (restaurant) manager in Cyprus?
- How do I register as an engineer in Cyprus?
- How do I get licensed as a building contractor in Cyprus?
- What licence do I need to provide electrical services in Cyprus?
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