European Consumer Centres Network TOURISM IN CYPRUS

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TOURISM IN CYPRUS
This brochure will provide you with information on
health and safety in Cyprus. You will find practical
advice and important legal information covering the
different topics. We have tried to include all the
relevant information concerning travel to Cyprus and
your stay in Cyprus, however the information
provided is not fully detailed on all points and should
be viewed as a guide not as a verbatim statement of
the law.
Cyprus has a very high standard of medical services. Public hospitals, private
clinics and other hospitalisation centres are equipped with the latest
facilities.
Health and Safety
Medical Services and Hospitals
 Government General Hospitals and Private clinics/ hospitals are mostly
concentrated in urban areas. Health centres and subcentres operate in the
rural areas.
 All Government General Hospitals and some private clinics as well, have
Accident and Emergency departments. In case of health emergencies, the
medical treatment at the Accidents and Emergency departments of
Government Hospitals, is offered free of charge to international tourists.
 EU citizens who require health treatment should provide their personal
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) that has replaced the previous
health forms such as E111. Tourists can also make use of their health
insurance which covers medical expenses, provided that the insurance
covers the length of their stay in Cyprus.
 Most hotels make arrangements for their guests upon request.
 Private doctor’s visiting hours on weekdays: 09:00 – 13:00 hrs and 16:00
– 19:00 hrs.
Pharmacies
All pharmacies that are open during night and on weekends/ holidays are
listed in the local newspapers. Moreover, this information can be given by
calling at the following numbers:
Lefkosia (Nicosia)
90901402
Lemesos (Limassol)
90901405
Larnaca
90901404
Ammochostos (Famagusta)
90901403
Paphos
90901406
Safety
 The safety of food and the quality of drinking water in Cyprus is
monitored by the Medical and Public Health of the Ministry of Health and the
Local authorirtes.
 It is safe to drink water in Cyprus, as water pollution is negligible.
Moreover, tap-water in hotels, reataurants and public premises is safe to
drink.
 Cyprus is free from dangerous infectious diseases. No vaccination
requirements for any international traveller.
 According to Cyprus Law, the importation, possession and use of narcotic
drugs and psychotropic substances is strictly prohibited.
Emergency numbers
Police / Fire Brigade / First aid / Ambulance
199
Forest Fire Reports
1407
The European Consumer Centres Network
If you, as a foreign consumer, feel you have been mistreated by a Cypriot
professional, the European Consumer Centres will be pleased to help you
reach an amicable settlement of the dispute.
You can find further information and a complete list of all the centres at:
http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/redress/ecc_network/index_en.htm
European Consumer Centre Cyprus
6, Andrea Araouzou Street
CY - 1421 Lefkosia (Nicosia)
Phone: +357 22867100/177
Fax: +357 22 375120
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.ecccyprus.org