Electricity is 220-240v - with English 3 pin plugs.

The local currency is Turkish Lira although nearly everywhere accepts Pounds Sterling and Euros. Main tourist areas accept credit cards in the larger stores but credit card facilities are still not available in many of the more rural areas. There are cash machines giving out Turkish Lira again predominantly in the main towns. The Turkish Cypriot people work to a very strict conversion rate that is printed in the local newspaper and so you can rest assured that you will not be overcharged on any currency exchange.

The time is 2 hours ahead of English time and 1 hour ahead of most of the other European countries.

The area telephone code for Northern Cyprus is +90 followed by the area code (drop the 0 when telephoning from abroad) followed by the number.

Taxis are very cheap and safe. The average charge from the main airport Ercan to your accommodation is £25 -£30. Should you fly in to South Cyprus the taxi fare is £50-£60.