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[Jules123]

Hi
We are moving out to Paphos in February, me my husband and 3 young adults, I am just after some advise as to what to pack? we are hoping to stay for 6 months (longer if all works out) We are renting a property that is fully furnished, what on earth do we pack to bring with us? any tips would be much appreciated, we intend to shop for bedding etc when we get there, as we feel it would be easier and probably cheaper, is there anybody that could give us some general ideas please xx

[DrCyprus]

Hi
We are moving out to Paphos in February, me my husband and 3 young adults, I am just after some advise as to what to pack? we are hoping to stay for 6 months (longer if all works out) We are renting a property that is fully furnished, what on earth do we pack to bring with us? any tips would be much appreciated, we intend to shop for bedding etc when we get there, as we feel it would be easier and probably cheaper, is there anybody that could give us some general ideas please xx

clothes, devices and peanut m&ms

[Cap]

Nothing.
Enjoy the experience.

There's more to life than pubs, tattoos and booze.

[miltiades]

Cyprus is Paradise !!! Enjoy your stay here, I'm certain that you will love Paphos, the weather is the very best in Europe
The locals are welcoming, safety is without question exceedingly high. As to what you bring here , I came here 8 months ago after almost 60 years in London, As I already had most of my essentials here I brought very little.Avoid heavy clothing, although February can be a little cold, the sun always shines.
Quality of life in Cyprus is much much higher than that of the UK, and provided you accept that Cyprus isn't the UK you will love it. You could bring some tea, Cheddar and a few smiles.

[Londonrake]

..................safety is without question exceedingly high........................

Except on the roads!

[CBBB]

..................safety is without question exceedingly high........................

Except on the roads!

Or you set up a business that is already being done by a local!

[GreekIslandGirl]

Hi
We are moving out to Paphos in February, me my husband and 3 young adults, I am just after some advise as to what to pack? we are hoping to stay for 6 months (longer if all works out) We are renting a property that is fully furnished, what on earth do we pack to bring with us? any tips would be much appreciated, we intend to shop for bedding etc when we get there, as we feel it would be easier and probably cheaper, is there anybody that could give us some general ideas please xx

Hi Jules

It's colder than you think around that time. I'd bring some woolly cardigans for layering. Also, walking boots as it's a great time for treks. Then it suddenly gets warmer very quickly from March so bring summery clothes too.

For food etc - it depends what you like, but proper tea-bag tea is very expensive and if there's one brand you prefer, it's good to pack a few packets as they are light. Same goes for something like Gold Blend coffee - I would bring some of the packs of that (not the jars, obviously). Those are my two staples and all the rest is best gotten fresh when you arrive.

If you can get a few cheap duvets and pillows that are vacuum packed and don't take up much room, I would bring those as they can be found much cheaper in the UK.

All the best. Enjoy!

[Jules123]

Aha! ok I will see about Duvets! Thankyou for that, x

[rotate]

Hi
We are moving out to Paphos in February, me my husband and 3 young adults, I am just after some advise as to what to pack? we are hoping to stay for 6 months (longer if all works out) We are renting a property that is fully furnished, what on earth do we pack to bring with us? any tips would be much appreciated, we intend to shop for bedding etc when we get there, as we feel it would be easier and probably cheaper, is there anybody that could give us some general ideas please xx

Any heating in the property you are renting?
If not bring warm sub layer clothes as it can be colder indoors than outdoors during the winter if the property is a coastal new build. If you want to stay warm in winter and cool in summer find a mud brick and stone constructed property to rent.

Clothes.
Warm stuff, contrary to popular belief Cyprus does have a winter. Short sharp and a combination of sea and mountain conditions. Summer, you don't need much other than that required for decency and/or body shape camouflage.

Shoes.
Bring tramping shoes/boots if you want to explore Cyprus on foot. Good stuff get it made in Pano Paphos by a top grade shoemaker who'll build you the best for less than an off the shelf throwaway pair fashionable or otherwise.

Bedding.
Buy it here BUT if you prefer feather down pillows bring them with you, or send as we've not found them in Cyprus which does not mean of course that they are not available here.

Food.
Really not very much that you cannot find here once you get your bearings although Boursin soft French cheese alludes us and haunts our regular shopping list as does a decent Pork Pie which used to be very well made by an Arradippou (Larnaca) company up until the financial crash, a Guiness just doesn't taste the same unless it's washing down a healthy pork pie.
Look out for 'Smart' and 'Pissarides' stores, if there are any in Paphos for good quality tea bags and Nescafé Gold (superior German market quality) that GiG mentions at prices comparable to UK supermarket prices.

Good Luck and don't forget to register with the aliens department, if you are not Cypriot and with your local Inland Revenue Office for income tax

[Sotos]

Bring whatever you would bring if you were coming for 2 week holidays. Electronics are more expensive here, so if you need something relatively small bring it with you. Everything else you can buy from Cyprus as needed. If you are planning to work here you might need a few more things.