Cyprus - Health
GENERAL INFORMATION
Both private clinics and hospitals as well as government general hospitals provide medical care.
There are accident and emergency departments in all government general hospitals and several private clinics for emergency cases.
While nursing personnel speak a variety of languages, the majority of doctors can communicate in English.
Visitors who have an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) are eligible for discounted or occasionally even free emergency care. Note that the EHIC is not valid in the TRNC.
Health insurance is recommended.
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
Visit the Republic of Cyprus’ Ministry of Health.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases:
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines prior to your trip.
Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B are recommended.
For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Food and Water Concerns:
Tap water is generally safe to drink. Food or water-borne illnesses don’t exist.
Mosquito-borne Diseases:
The Republic of Cyprus’ Ministry of Health issued a warning in 2022 stating that Aedes Aegypt mosquitos, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, have been found in Cyprus, primarily in Dromolaxia, Larnaca. In addition to the Zika virus, the insect is known to spread dengue and yellow fever viruses. A small number of mosquitos were found following a bi-communal technical health committee project. An action plan to reduce the mosquito population has been created by local and health officials.
Three cases of Malaria occurred in the Kyrenia District in Northern Cyprus in 2017.
Prescription Drugs:
Almost all brands of medicine are available in Cyprus. All pharmacies are marked with a green cross. Medicines can be purchased at pharmacies upon presentation of a prescription.
A list of pharmacies that are open at night and on weekends/holidays, as well as the names of doctors on duty on weekends/holidays, are available in local newspapers and online. The following English-language automated telephone numbers can also provide information:
- Lefkosia: +357 90 901 412
- Lemesos: +357 90 901 415
- Larnaka: +357 90 901 414
- Pafos: +357 90 901 416
- Ammochostos: +357 90 901 413
Emergency Numbers:
See Emergencies.
Night Pharmacies: 11892
Public Hospitals: For emergency/ambulance service, call 112 and 22 887171
Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Naval and Air Accidents): 1441
Regional Hospitals:
- Lefkosia General Hospital: +357 22 603 000 (Accidents & Emergency)
- Makario Hospital: +357 22 405 000
- Lemesos General l Hospital: +357 25 801 100
- Lemesos Old General Hospital: +357 25 305 333
- Larnaka General Hospital: +357 24 800 500
- Larnaka Old General Hospital: +357 24828768
- Pafos General Hospital: +357 26 803 100
- Paralimni Hospital: +357 23 200 000
- Platres Hospital: +357 25 422 224
- Polis Hospital: +357 26 821 800
- Troodos Hospital (Kyperounta village): +357 25 806 700
- Agros Rural Health Centre: +357 25 521 317
TRNC
All visitors are entitled to free emergency medical treatment at state hospitals – most doctors can converse in English.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases:
There are no vaccination requirements for international travelers.
Prescription Drugs:
Pharmacies [Ezcane’s] are signed with a large red coloured “E” and can recommend medicines for common illnesses. Many drugs such as antibiotics are available cheaply over the counter, with no need for prescriptions. Almost all brands of manufactured European brands can be found. After normal working hours, a few pharmacies will remain open on rotation until past midnight 7 days a week, the relevant information available on all shop windows.
In case of health emergencies, dialling 112 will direct you to the relevant emergency services.
Last updated: July 2023
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Noonsite lists Ayia Napa incorrectly as being located in Northern Cyprus. This is incorrect, Ayia Napa is in the Republic of Cyprus (Southern Cyprus). We are currently staying at Ayia Napa Marina.
Cyprus actually is a good cruising destination with many anchorages. Although none are all weather anchorages, most are good in the prevailing weather. Get a free cruising guide at: http://cruisingtips.net/pdf/Cyprus_Pilot.pdf (from our trip around southern Cyprus in the summer of 2015).
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Ocean Dream
check out this site. Its very informative about moorings and anchorages in Cyprus. It also has informations about boat maintenance in the island. http://www.cyprusailing.com
This information picked up from a Cruisers’ Forum:
Not many sailors might know that Cyprus is another option to escape from Schengen, and for sure they wouldn’t know how accommodating the authorities are compared to other countries when wanting to stay longer than 90 days.
Likewise, there is a scheme in Cyprus whereby one can get VAT paid status for a non VAT paid boat at a much discounted rate. The greatest savings are for the multi-million euro yachts – rates vary from 3.9 to around 10 percent, and it requires some admin costs and gyrations. Malta has something similar, but rates are better here and apparently the process simpler. Once the process is completed the VAT paid certificate is accepted in all other EU countries, so I am told.
Zygi: fishing port located about halfway between Limassol and Larnaca at 34 43.6N / 33 20.5E
It is in a process of being transformed into a marina. There are new pontoons and new water & electricity pedestals that are inoperative as of 08.2015 and no entry authorities. When we have asked in Limassol about possible mooring in Zygi, we have got different answers from different officials.
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For those with Schengen issues looking for an alternative to Turkey, we just checked in to the Republic of Cyprus. Got a “Landing Permit” which allows us to stay as long as we are living on our boat, at no cost, and all in one office (in Latchi, CY). We plan to winter in Limassol.
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