Living in Cyprus

Weather, life, politics, shopping, driving, travel, in Cyprus. Further visits 1978 and 1979 for a month at a time ( changes were evident) In 1985 whist working in Kuwait I came for 2 weeks and ended up buying an apartment
 
I then came on a regular basis every year for a 3 week break until I decided to sell up in UK and moved here in Jan 2008. Over the years I have seen a lot of changes to the island some for the good and a lot for the detriment of the island.
 
Some can unfortunately not be reversed however, there are lots of ways Cyprus can become the island it once was! There are many factors to consider if you think ts a great place to live ( be it Cyprus or any other destination) Accomodation: buy or rent?
  
Transport and logistics Health cover Employment prospects Cost of living Crime rate and social activity Politics Weather Range and availability of products The culture The population As time goes on we will expand on issues that are concerns you need to consider What's your question or concerns?

Many people fall in love with this island during a short holiday here.
 
Living ANYWHERE in the world is a whole new "ball game" from a holiday break.
 
I first arrived on the island on 21 October 1971 and spent a couple of years here living in accomodation with  the Cypriot community in Larnaca.
 
Further visits 1978 and 1979 for a month at a time ( changes were evident)
 
In 1985 whist working in Kuwait I came for 2 weeks and ended up buying an apartment. I then came on a regular basis every year for a 3 week break until I decided to sell up in UK and moved here in Jan 2008.
 
Over the years I have seen a lot of changes to the island some for the good and a lot for the detriment of the island. Some can unfortunately not be reversed however, there are lots of ways Cyprus can become the island it once was!
 
There are many factors to consider if you think ts a great place to live ( be it Cyprus or any other destination)
 
Accomodation: buy or rent?
Transport and logistics
Health cover
Employment prospects
Cost of living
Crime rate and social activity
Politics
Weather
 
What comments or concerns/questions do you have
 
Posted by: tom brown on 31 May 2009