Heavily tied to tourism
and port-based commerce, Limassol streets are notoriously
packed with visitors and locals trying to get from
point A to point B. That's why it's highly recommended
that visitors make a habit of using one of the abundant
forms of public transport while on the island.
Travel by Bus
A sufficient bus system runs between all major
resorts and takes visitors to and from all of
Limassol's major attractions. The best part of
riding on a bus is that they connect ALL towns
and villages on the island-even remote ones.
A privately run bus system also operates in Limassol
offering enhanced service and reliable timetables.
Travel by Taxi
Service taxis are shared resources among multiple
passengers. This government-regulated system runs
24 hours per day and is useful in heading between
main towns in Cyprus.
Transurban Service Taxis are 7-seat taxis that
run on fixed routes, much like buses. Running
on timetables, they can take you directly to the
door of some of the city's main attractions.
Travel by Driver
Another common practice is to hire a driver who
can take you to the must-visit places that you
may or may not even know about. Visitors can hire
cars at airports or other commercial areas. It
is highly recommended that these cars be reserved
in advance to assure their availability.
Travel by Car
If you insist on driving yourself around town,
a few rules you should know. First, an international
driving permit or national driving license is
accepted for one year.
For safety, road signs are in both Greek and
English. Safety belts are required. No one is
permitted to use mobile phones while operating
a motor vehicle. Finally, as is with most European
countries, traffic drives on the left side of
the road.
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