Where in Cyprus??
 

Hi,
Me, my husband and our 2 children (3&2) are looking to move to Cyprus for an initial 6 months trial possibly leading to permanent if we like it.
Can anybody recommend what parts of Cyprus would be most suitable, i.e low crime, family friendly, ex pat community etc.
Work not an issue as my husband works offshore so would stay in his current job.
Any help appreciated

Re: Where in Cyprus??
 

Can't be of much help, but I've been a number of times to the Paphos area..seems to be alot of expats around. If you are looking for a place with more to do, I guess Nicosia is better. As far as I understand, crime isn't really an issue on the island..especially not if you are used to living in the UK.

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i know lots of girlies who live in Paphos whilst there other half is working abroad - using cyprus as a base - i would also suggest Paphos as there is winter and summer life - although Larnaka / Protaras would be better if his flights only operate out of Larnaka there isn't much of a winter life and they become ghost towns ... go for it - lots of families with young kiddies and women in the same boat as you - great idea :)

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Thank you, we will definitey look into this.
Is i easy to get by speaking only english as we currently cant speak greek at all!

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Not speaking Greek is not a problem as most Cypriots speak English.

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I found nearly all people living in Cyprus spoke English, the only time we encountered language difficulties was because the people were from other Non English speaking countries.

Paphos would be my advice, never closes down, all age groups & good to mix with everyone not just Expat Brits.

Can be very hot in summer, winters not nearly as cold as the UK or other parts of Europe) & they are but brief. Road upgrades are frustrating & chaotic, but hey this is the charm of Cyprus.

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Hiya

I have been pretty much everywhere on the Island and I would say Paphos also for family life. Its not as pretty as the the West of the Island ( Potaras etc ) but it has many things the West does not, like the stunning Akamas peninsula.

With Cyprus being so small, you can commute to Nicosia but I wouldn`t want to live there, its very hot being off the coast and there are much nicer places to live :)

Paphos is surrounding by little villages and hamlets, which is another kettle of fish in my opinion. There are thousands of properties to rent so have a bit of trial and error! good luck! :thumbup:

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I think you have got Paphos and Protaras mixed up. Paphos is on the West and has the Akamas peninsula while Protaras is on the East of the island and is boring and flat while Paphos has lots of green hills, orange groves, vineyards etc.

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Read it again I know where Akamas is! :)

I dont think we will ever agree you and me on Potaras vs Paphos!

Think we always come to blows over it LOL

But no, I defo havn`t got them mixed up. I prefer Paphos over anywhere but I`m sorry V Potaras is beautiful!

I wouldnt say it was boring though. Cape Grecko is amazing!

Depends what your after, I find Pafos boring but it provides a better life style all year around.

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you said "Its not as pretty as the the West of the Island ( Potaras etc)"

Protaras is in the East. Paphos is the West.
As for agreeing on which is better we most definitely do as you say you prefer Paphos. I hate the East side of the island. I live just outside Paphos and when we have to go over to the Larnaca side on business I can't wait to get back 'home' to Paphos.:)

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My Goodness what a plonker! I`m so sorry you are correct!

Methinks me east and west is all over the place.

End of the day V you were the one that gave me lots of advice before I came to Cyprus so I know who boss is here!

Yes you are right, I just feel like all the Cyps are miserable on the (( checks compass )) WEST! of the island, I guess its more party party over on the EAST! and feels more holiday-like. Ayia Napa should be bombed! awful place!

Limassol just baffles me, not sure what it is trying to be, a russian state? :) I do love the villages around pafos, Peiya / Tsada especially. I`m in England at the mo but I`m coming next week and I cant wait! xxx

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Cyprus is one beautiful island. It kind of has it all. It has beautiful beaches in Paphos in the Southwest and Larnaca in the Southeast (this is where the airports are). And some very beautiful ones in the Northeast around St Andrews. It has Ayia Napa for a great night out. It has a beautiful historic Capital Nicosia. It even has skiing and snowboarding in the winter at the summit of the Trodos Mountains. Why would you ever want to leave?

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Thank you for your replies, we are planning a holiday soon to have a look and if we like it we will go from there.

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2 week Holiday booked for end of july/beginning of august.
Hopefully we will like it.
:)

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I am sure you will enjoy it. Hottest time of year so take sun hats & sun block. Plan your days around doing more late afternoon when it cools down a little. Remember it gets very hot around noon & early afternoon, not the time to be out sun bathing. Drink lots of water. Make sure you have accommodation & hire car with air con. When yo return home let us know your thoughts on your trip.