Cyprus - Travel Tips - Social

Caberets

Cyprus has its share of sleaze, with so-called "cabarets" featuring topless pole-dancers in Larnaca, Nicosia, Ayia Napa and, especially, Limassol. Drinks are over-priced (sometimes by several noughts added to the bill, the atmosphere can be intimidating and credit card fraud is not uncommon

Discussing Politics

The events of 1974, when the island was divided between the Turkish and the Greek Cypriots, are still remembered with bitterness. In both the south and the North, local people vehemently argue the justice of their cause. Politics and recent history are subjects that are best avoided.

Drugs

ln the 1990s Ayia Napa's rise to fame as a clubbers paradise prompted fears of increased drug use by the party crowd, and a crack-down by Cypriot police. Penalties for possession of any type of drugs are severe and Cypriot club owners are encouraged to turn in people seen using

Late-Night Noise

Cyprus is keen to keep its image squeaky clean and efforts have been made to turn down the volume at clubs late at night (and early morning) in Ayia Napa. However, those seeking peace and quiet may well prefer one of the less party-oriented resorts.