Which City in Cyprus is the Best? (Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, …)
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- This video is about the 5 biggest cities in Cyprus: Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa & Nicosia.
I discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of each city, so you can decide which is the best city for you.
This video is for people that want to move to Cyprus, tourists, families, students and people that are just curious about the island.
I remember thinking about which city I should move to when I first arrived in Cyprus, and I hope this video will help you with your decision.
If there are any questions left, just drop them in the comments. I'll be happy to answer them!
Chapter's:
0:00 Intro
0:40 My move to Cyprus
2:00 Larnaca
4:23 Limassol
6:30 Paphos
9:06 Nicosia
10:46 Ayia Napa
12:09 Conclusion
Instagram: / ricardogorski
Just a correction: There is no Turkish part in Cyprus. It is the occupied by Turkey part of the island, since 1974 when Turkey invaded the island! This occupied part is not recognized as a legal state by any country except of course Turkey.
Thanks for your comment. I think everyone knows that I mean the Northern part of Cyprus. :)
No, actually not everybody knows that there is no Turkish part and that this part to which you are referring is an illegal state. Occupied since 1974 and heavily settlered by the Turkish army. Many Turks were brought since then to the island, with an aim to change the demographics of the population. Anyway, it's a big topic... I hope you keep enjoying Cyprus and looking forward to see more of your videos. Liebe Grüße aus Berlin :)
I agree with you Turkey is the biggest invader as it invaded Armenia's historical lands as well including Artsakh and helping his brother Azerbaijan with the process of invading. Anyways maybe this is not an appropriate site for this sorry Rico for the inconvenience
Every country invaded before worldwide. For ex.: Cyprus was invaded by Romans as well. kypros.org/Sxetikos/Maps/Cyprus-Maps-85.htm
@@sdvd2530 guys, armenians, u need therapy :) Hitler also was trying to find some German roots in India, but after losing to Soviets, they understood of what is consequences of sick nationalism and fascism. try to find a way live with your neighbours, don't vomit sick comments here :)
Rico, what a great idea for a video and so well made! Loving your channel more and more!
Thank you! This means a lot to me. :)
@@Rico Hi, asked you before and asking again for your opinion about Leptos. How good are they, reliable, fair prices and pleasant as a real estate company?
As Cypriot from Limassol , I agree with all you said ! Enjoy it here ☺️
Thanks for the comment. Have a good time as well! :)
I'm Brazilian and heading to Limassol on the next October.
Would you mind helping me in some questions?
Your videos edit are quite OK, I like! And big thanks for info!
Thanks for your feedback.
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks alot ❤️
Just returned from a family vacation in Limassol, it was wonderful, as you said the traffic was a little bit heavy and the prices remarkably high, still I love the island and its people. Thanks for the video
Mate, you could have mentioned that there is an airport also in Paphos, as it is a real advantage for Paphos. Yes, smaller one than Larnaca airport but fair enough :)
Thanks a bunch. This is so helpful as my husband and I plan our path to residency here.
Great to hear that, all the best to you!
From my experience as I spend always part of my year in Cyprus (as I work in Forex) Limassol is the best, is has the sea side, its modern and its actually city, not a small town, even though its the most expensive one.
Great breakdown. Some videos of those places would also be great.
hey there, is there something like a season for parties in ayia napa? i imagine theres not too much going in march?
I'm watching your videos now! Thank you for the information. Do you think Phapos is a good place to work as a realtor?
Hey, thank you. Yes, absolutely perfect. Lots of demand and not many good realtors! Great idea.
@@Rico I know here in Aus I had to have the license for my state. Do you know if is it the same in Cyprus? To be honest I thought about helping with the listings, which not require me to sell anything. And then after I know the area I would do a course. I just want to go with a work permit from a company before I move. (I'm getting the name of the companies) just don't know if they help foreigners with that lol
@@lannal4626Sure they help foreigners, it's best to get an individual consultation and not discuss in public. If you want me to assist, my contact details are in the video description.
Your channel is becoming my favorite :)
Can I ask you... are they taking the covid restrictions seriously or tourist can more or less still travel around the island with masks?
Does it make sense to fly to the North Cyprus to save time and then cross the border by car/bus? Is border easy to cross?
I will be so grateful if you help me out :)
Wow, thank you! This means a lot to me. :)
Good questions! First, the restrictions are getting easier, and it's even possible to sit outside of restaurants since this month.
We're also allowed to travel from city to city, but we aren't allowed to stay longer than 6h outside at the moment. Maybe this restriction will go away soon.
Regarding North Cyprus, I didn't use the airport yet but crossing the borders as an EU citizen is easy, I've done it myself.
Have a good time!
@@Rico thanks so much! If i bump into you, the beers are on me :)
Looks like i'm moving to Paphos soon as seems really good and simple in online business is doing well. Well few months first to see how it goes.
Do you see a lot of escooters..are the roads good enough?
Do you get your income from WP as well? :)
Hey! Thanks for your comment. Yes, there are a lot of e scooters here, they're cool! Especially for moving throughout the city. The roads are alright for that. And by WP you mean WordPress? Yeah, I run some websites with WP. :)
i agree with all you said, you have to find the best place for you .Nicosia only for choises in schools if you have kids . best place for me is paralimni
Would be nice to split the video depending on the city as you did in the description (thanks!)
And also an idea for another video: "Cyprus for traders"
Hey Alexandre, thanks for your comment. Great idea! Talk to you soon. :)
The video has segments now, maybe Rico added them in the meantime?
Very informative and clearly described. Thank you
Thanks for the comment, always happy to help. :)
@@Rico Do you have an email so I can write to you (questions about work)?
I have a contact form on my personal website. :)
@@Rico Do you have your personal website written somewhere?
Just google my full Name Ricardo Gorski. :)
If you intend to buy property i would choose Paphos . Lots to pick from. A good spot is Tala and the upmarket kamares village. Tala is the original Cyprot village with quite a few restraunts and bars and Kamares is the posh estate just behind . Do check them out. .Very nice ..i bought in Kamares and love it .. its about a 15 to 20 minute drive into Paphos and 30 minutes to the airport.
Well explained 👍
Agreeing with Eliza here, please mention the Northern Part as Occupied territory. Peace ✌️
This is a great content.
very good video, I know you were referring to the Northern part of Cyprus but, using the term "Northen Cyprus" or "Turkish" side its incorrect and its a very sensitive topic for Cypriots. The correct term is " Occupied Areas"
I lived there for five years, Paphos was my home town. Its not a big island so getting anywhere is no big deal, I used to commute Paphos to Larnaca daily and its an easy drive. Its not a great island for beaches really but Corel Bay is good.
1.5 hours ?
Not nice to say turkish side , occupied side sounds correct.
Specially when you’re out and people can hear you
Just my 2 cents
Danke für den Vergleich, bin im April 4 Wochen dort auch verschiedene Städte für eine Auswanderung ansehen
Cool, looking for property in Cyprus to spend holiday. Thanks for the ideas.
You're welcome! :)
Your videos are very helpful! Do you think it’s manageable to live in Paphos and work in Limassol? Thanks
Thank you very much for your comment. Yes, this is absolutely manageable and makes sense. :) In Germany it is very common to drive 1 hour to your work, so it would be the same here, even less than 1H.
No it doesn't in Cyprus.
Well actually it does. Many do it. But better live in paphos and work there. Limassol is stupid
Hi Rico ;-) Thx for your Video. We plan to open a Thai Massage and a ThAI Imbis/Restaurant in Cyprus next year. How is you feeling about the best spot if NOT focus about tourists?
Hey, nice to meet you! That sounds like a nice idea. I'd love to visit you. I think Paphos is a great place for this. Not too much competition and a lot of people that are interested in the services.
I'm a barber thays doesnt go iut much where do you think is best for me
great video... what websites u could recommend for long-term rentals?
Hi! I have a video about finding the perfect rental property on my channel. :)
A tip. there is an airport in paphos too. ;)
Is it easy for foreigner to find work in South Cyprus?
How would you recommend trying to get a job in Cyprus, more specifically in my. case: I want to work in e-commerce in Limassol next year (start as intern because I am still a student, but eventually want to live there)
Hey! If you want to be self-employed with Ecom, you'd need a Ltd. Company. I basically did/do the same with SEO. Hope this helps, wish you all the best! :)
is Nicosia cheap or expensive? you didn't say
Hey Rico, I will have a look and see trip in Cyprus from 13. - 20. of november. If I might invite you for a beer and we can talk about your experiences, would be an honor for me :)
Hey, sounds cool, feel free to send me a DM. :)
Rico what is the best website to find apartments for good prices in Paphos?
Where do you look for this?
Larnaca : if you want good beaches
Paphos : if you want something more nature related, lots of hills and cool nature park nearby
Limassol: if you want to experience the "city" vibe
Nicosia: Yuk, especially during the summer
Which city vibe dude? Fuck limassol. Next worst after Nicosia.
Also you can't live in ayia napa but red soil villages are good
@@magnumllama400 Did I mention Ayia Napa???
Please don't choose Larnaca for the beaches! If you like the beach, Ayia Napa and Paphos are so much better. Spent my first 21 years in Larnaca and I used to take the car and drive an hour to Protaras to go to the beach there, when I wanted to treat myself.
@@skaimplou Sorry not sorry, Paphos isn't really beach vibes for me . I should have stated the "EAST" of Cyprus and not just Larnaca
What are your thoughts on Protaras?
Same as for Aya Napa since it's right next to it. Definitely beautiful! I've been to Fig Tree Beach. :)
Great till october then a geaveyard .all year round pick Paphos
I live in Germany and first heard of Cyprus by a friend who’s father is working in Cyprus Nicosia. Now I’m really interested into this Island and have two questions. First of all is Cyprus similar to Greece and my second one how is your Business doing? 😅
Hi, thanks for your comment! South Cyprus is very similar to Greek, yes. People speak greek here and the political situation is also very similar to Greece. :) My business is doing very good, I did some videos about it in the past and plan to talk about it again. Have a good time and Regards to Germany!
@@Rico north cyprus?
Sorry, I meant South Cyprus of course. :)
@@Rico south? There's one Cyprus and it's Greek
@Rico, am planning on coming to Cyprus for schooling.. but it’s north Cyprus. Cyprus international university. I love your videos.. what do you have to say about north Cyprus and the universities?
hello Rico ! can we meet you when we visit Cyprus ??
Definitely, send me a DM and I will make sure that I'm on the island as I travel a lot.
Thank you for valuable information. What is average rental of 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment there in paphos? Or a small villa within a gated community . Because i like idea of starting in airbnb ... but how will you know actual rate
The prices depend on the exact location and many other factors. I recommend you to check out marketplaces like Bazaraki for the current rates or get help by an expert to not make any mistake. Hope this helps! :)
@@Rico thank you Rico🥰
Paphos über alles
So isses :)
hey can you live in Paphos without a car ? is it feasible to just have a bicycle ?
Paphos hat mir persönlich am besten gefallen. Meine Partnerin fand Ayia Napa am besten vorallem wegen den Stränden. Ich persönlich finde es besser wenn es grüner ist.
Hey, danke für deinen Kommentar. Stimme dir da absolut zu und Paphos ist auch mein Favorit. Wenn man eine Weile hier lebt, kommt es auch nochmal ganz anders rüber. Richtig angenehmen und entspannt. Wart ihr auch am Coral Bay Strand kurz hinter Paphos? Der ist auch sehr schön.
Not mentioned but Larnaca has a superb Market where you can find an incredible range of herbs and spices at low prices.
Nice movie . Could you make movie about Chloraka the place where you live right now. How is the life like over there .
Thanks for your comment and the video idea! :)
Chloraka the best
Hi ,You said in a previos youtube that you should negotiat when buying a car. what is normal negotionation 10% 20% more? In turky you should cut 50% WHAT ABOUT Cyprus? thanks
Honest question about the proximity to an airport: why do people consider it such a big advantage? You say @2:05 that Larnaca is 5 minute's drive to the airport.
1. That means lots of noise all the time from planes landing and taking off.
2. What's the big deal if Larnaca is 5 minutes from the airport instead of 50? Even if you travel once a week, you save an hour and a half a week, which is nothing compared to the whole time spent traveling (packing, driving to the airport anyway, going through security, boarding, the actual flight, flight delays etc.). You can save far more time by living close to that promenade in Limassol, which you visited 4-5 times a week.
Hi Dan, fair point. I wouldn't want to live too close to the airport either because of the noise. However, when I travel weekly I personally wouldn't want to drive that often to the airport, and also if you have your own car you need to park it for the time of your travel. I live about 30minutes from the airport and this is a very convenient distance. Everyone decides on their own what they value most. Have a nice day and time! :)
@@Rico For those who fly *weekly*, it may make sense to live very close to the airport... If by living there they don't end up too far from places they do frequent weekly (such as that promenade :)
Pafos has its own international airport... No need to go to LCA
Hey, yes Paphos has its own airport. Only thing, there are not as many flights as compared to Larnaca. Especially when flying to Germany for example, it's expensive and there are not many flights. In Larnaca, there are multiple departures every day.
Which beach has,the warmest water ?
Which city do you believe it will be best to start an airnnb business?
Hey, cool question, and I'm actually also very much interested in that and will keep you updated on this channel, I'm regularly talking to top tier real estate agents. I'm looking to get them for an interview on this channel. Let's see when this will happen. From my own opinion, I'd go with Larnaca or Ayia Napa because the demand of tourists there is very high. See you soon!:)
@@Rico thank you so much, that will be a huge help! ☺️
Limassol or Ayia Napa
Hi. Can you recommend a good real estate broker in Limassol. Thank you. Very good video.
Currently I only know a good agent in Paphos. But if you text me on Social media I can redirect you to someone with good connections.
Free Cyprus 🇨🇾
Are 2500 Euros good for a family of four with the rent (one-bed room) in limissol?
Did you move to Cyprus all alone? Or did you go with someone?
Hey! Thanks for your comment and question. I moved here with a business partner, but he went back to Germany last year. :)
@@Rico Is it hard being alone in a foreign country like Cyprus? Because if I do move there I'll be buying an apartment all for myself for the first time ever (I'm 23M)
And was it hard to make friends there? Cypriots or non cypriots.
@@Joewnny I find it easy to meet new people here. First, Cyprus is a bilingual country, so almost everyone speaks english and second, we have a lot of students here that are out in the evening so if you really want to, you could be around young people every day. Feel free to watch my video "This is why you should move to Cyprus", I talk about this there as well. Maybe see you soon! :)
@@Rico Have you met any Lebanese people over there? Because I'm Lebanese and have heard that there are a lot of Lebanese in Cyprus so that would be a plus in a way too!
@@Joewnny I've met lebanese people, yes. Maybe just come over for a week and take a look at everything first, before you move here.
paphos will be good for most pple who love some peace
True! :)
Did you look at Northern Cyprus also ?
The occupied part you mean. What happened in Cyprus in 1974 is exactly what is happening today with Russia in Ukrania. An invasion. And since then, the northern part of the island is occupied resulting in around 200,000 people becoming refugees in their own country.
Hello having invested in a property in Cyprus and also lived there, for many reasons I will highly recommnend not to invest there. this is my duty to alert potential buyers. Just go on holidays there.
Why
I dare you to go to north cyprus
Thanks what are your thoughts on Paralimni please
Nicosia is the most caltural city and the only ciy tha has so many big forest like parks and lakes and dams.also at night is the most cool city, almost never have humidity and also so close to the mountains.
Only 2 forest parks.
No lakes or dams unless you talk about the villages outside the city. Τι λέει ρε μαλακα
no need of disturbing music
The world’s best buy on beachfront property in 2021 is to be found in Northern Cyprus by FORBES.Prices start from approximately 50,000 Pounds
Don't rent a car here, everyone is driving on the wrong side;)
Very nice video when you mentioned disadvantage s of paphos you said its far from Larnaca airport ,but there's also a big airport in paphos. Then you said for Nicosia .you can cross over to (Turkish) side of cyprus ?.No 👎 ⛔ Its occupied north of cyprus. One country .not Turkey or Greece its only cyprus north and south and west and east of cyprus not Turkish or Greek. Turks occupied north in 1974 .Come on man you should know this your living there and your giving out wrong information to people .
Paphos now has an airport, so you really need to update your information
Limasol government doesn't spend properly on entertainment and infra they depend on investors to do that! It is extremely boring for teenagers and kids. Also very difficult to make friends bcs Cypriots don't mix with foreigners
There are no beautiful cities in Cyprus, only the beaches are beautiful, the cities are boring ,full of cars, no nature
How do I send you a personal email?
On social media or my Website, just google my full name Ricardo Gorski. :)