<\/span><\/h4>\nThe northwest\u2019s base camp, and one of the best-positioned sites on the island. The campground sits on the beach in a eucalyptus grove, 500 meters from the center of Polis town, with room for 200 tents and caravans. Facilities include toilets, showers, a snack bar, and a mini market open June to August; a laundromat is a short walk away in town. A lifeguard watches the beach from 10am to 6pm. <\/p>\n
Open March to the end of October. Camping in Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>Feggari Camping (Coral Bay, Paphos)<\/span><\/h4>\nIn the heart of Coral Bay, 11 km north of Paphos, this privately run site stays open all year and fits 47 tents or caravans. For its size, the facilities are thorough: toilets, showers, hot water, barbecue, a kitchenette, electricity hook-ups, a bar, a restaurant, and Wi-Fi. <\/p>\n
Coastal sites that stay open past October are rare here, and that alone makes Feggari one of the most practical choices on the island.
<\/span>Governor\u2019s Beach Kalymnos (Limassol District)<\/span><\/h4>\nThe largest campsite in Cyprus, with 360 pitches for tents and caravans, open all year. It sits on the beach roughly 20 km east of Limassol, just off the Limassol\u2013Nicosia motorway. Facilities include toilets, showers, a coin-operated laundromat with dryers, and a restaurant, plus an on-site supermarket in July and August. The beach is unusual for Cyprus: dark volcanic sand under white limestone cliffs. <\/p>\n
Tel: +357 25632300<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/span>Platania<\/span><\/h4>\nAt 1,100 m on the Kakopetria\u2013Troodos road, Platania is the most comprehensively equipped of the forest campsites. It has 18 toilet and shower blocks, kitchen facilities, disabled access, picnic tables, and children\u2019s play areas. A canteen nearby sells basics. The Forestry Department lists capacity at 150 caravans and up to 600 people.<\/p>\n
Open May to the end of September.
<\/span>Kampi tou Kalogyrou<\/span><\/h4>\nAt 1,540 m, the highest campsite on the island. The air stays cool even in midsummer and the pine forest is dense. The site sits on the Platres\u2013Prodromos road, about 4 km from Trooditissa and 3 km from Prodromos, and fits 80 tents or caravans. Facilities are basic: toilets, drinking water, barbecues, no showers. <\/p>\n
Open June to September.
<\/span>Stavros tis Psokas<\/span><\/h4>\nThe most remote site on this list, and arguably the most beautiful. It sits in the heart of the Paphos forest at 820\u2013900 m, about 34 km from Polis Chrysochous, next to the Stavros tis Psokas forest station. The access roads are earthen tracks. So this is not the place to take a large motorhome. Capacity is 60 tents plus 6\u20137 caravans, with toilets, showers, two small cooking stations, and a small caf\u00e9-restaurant. Cypriot mouflon, the island\u2019s wild sheep, live in an enclosure nearby, and Cedar Valley is about 19 km away. <\/p>\n
Unusually for a mountain site, it stays open all year. Dam in Troodos Mountains, Cyprus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nPolis Chrysochous<\/td>\n Northwest coast<\/td>\n Mar\u2013Oct<\/td>\n 200<\/td>\n Showers, snack bar, lifeguard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nFeggari (Coral Bay)<\/td>\n Paphos coast<\/td>\n Year-round<\/td>\n 47<\/td>\n Electricity, Wi-Fi, bar, restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nGovernor\u2019s Beach Kalymnos<\/td>\n Limassol east<\/td>\n Year-round<\/td>\n 360<\/td>\n Laundromat, restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nPlatania<\/td>\n Troodos, 1,100 m<\/td>\n May\u2013Sep<\/td>\n 150 caravans<\/td>\n Showers, kitchen, disabled access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nKampi tou Kalogyrou<\/td>\n Troodos, 1,540 m<\/td>\n Jun\u2013Sep<\/td>\n 80<\/td>\n Toilets, water, BBQ only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStavros tis Psokas<\/td>\n Paphos forest, 900 m<\/td>\n Year-round<\/td>\n 60 tents + caravans<\/td>\n Showers, kitchen, caf\u00e9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span>Practical Campervan Tips for Cyprus<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nApril through June<\/strong> is the sweet spot. Temperatures sit in the low-to-mid 20s, wildflowers cover the hillsides, the sea is warm enough from mid-May, and the coastal campsites still have room.<\/p>\nSeptember and October<\/strong> behave similarly: warm days, cooler nights, emptier roads, and the sea at its warmest, around 27\u00b0C.<\/p>\nJuly and August<\/strong> are hot. Coastal temperatures regularly reach 35\u201338\u00b0C, and nights inside a poorly ventilated van are difficult. If you travel in peak summer, head up. Kampi tou Kalogyrou sits at 1,540 m and runs roughly 10\u201315\u00b0C cooler than the coast. Air conditioning is worth prioritizing when you choose a vehicle.<\/p>\nWinter, November through March<\/strong>, is underrated. Coastal temperatures stay around 12\u201318\u00b0C, Governor\u2019s Beach and Feggari remain open, and large parts of the island are close to empty. Snow falls on the Troodos in December and January, enough for a small ski operation, while the coast stays mild.<\/p>\nNissi beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nThe first roundabout is the test. Cyprus drives on the left<\/strong>, a legacy of British rule, and shares that habit with only one other Mediterranean country, Malta. Coming from continental Europe or North America, give yourself a full day to adjust before tackling narrow mountain roads.<\/p>\nSpeed limits:<\/strong> 100 km\/h on motorways, 80 km\/h on rural roads, 50 km\/h in towns. Enforcement is active, with fixed cameras on several motorway sections and mobile camera vans island-wide. There are no toll roads.<\/p>\nMotorways and main A-roads are in good condition. Secondary B-roads and village routes vary from excellent to patchy tarmac with gravel at the bends. Troodos mountain roads are narrow and winding; sound your horn on blind corners, where uphill traffic has priority, and take them slowly. Large motorhomes do not fit the historic centers of Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, or Nicosia. Park at the edge and walk in.<\/p>\n
Three local quirks:<\/strong> unmarked speed bumps appear in villages without warning signs, stray cats cross the roads at night everywhere, and a few times each year Saharan dust cuts motorway visibility to 50 m. If the sky turns orange, put your hazard lights on and slow right down.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nAutogas has been legal in Cyprus since 2016. Coverage is thin compared with northern Europe, but it exists. EKO runs autogas pumps in several locations including Kato Paphos and Nicosia, and Petrolina\/Eni has licensed stations in Nicosia (Larnakos Avenue), Limassol (Franklin Roosevelt Avenue), and Paralimni. At the time of writing, autogas costs around \u20ac0.98 per liter, against roughly \u20ac1.50 for petrol and \u20ac1.62 for diesel.<\/p>\n
Filling gas cylinders directly at autogas pumps is not permitted at most stations. Only direct-fill cylinders with an 80% shut-off valve, such as Gaslow or Safefill, are compatible, so check your system before you travel. With this few stations on the island, fill up whenever you pass one.<\/p>\nSmall church at a road in Cyprus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nAll six main campsites have drinking water. The remote forest sites, Stavros tis Psokas among them, take theirs from mountain sources. Tap water across Cyprus is safe, though the mineral taste puts many visitors off; most people buy bottled water for drinking and use the tap for cooking and washing.<\/p>\n
Wastewater disposal is straightforward at organized sites, which all have drainage. Dumping grey water on public land or beaches is prohibited. Cyprus has no dedicated motorhome service points of the French or German \u201caire\u201d type, so campsites are your only reliable disposal option.<\/p>\n
Electrical hook-ups, where available, use UK-style Type G three-pin sockets. A campervan wired with European Schuko plugs needs a UK-to-EU adapter. Easy to overlook, easy to fix before you leave home.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nCypriot hospitality is relaxed and real. Park near a village caf\u00e9 and the owner may well wave you in for a coffee with no expectation beyond conversation. Tipping runs around 10% and is appreciated rather than required.<\/p>\n
The Green Line separates the Republic of Cyprus in the south from the northern part of the island. Rental vehicles, campervans included, typically cannot cross the checkpoints, so check your rental agreement before planning anything on the northern side.<\/p>\n
Emergency numbers: 112 is the general emergency line (199 also works in Cyprus). For fire or smoke in forest areas, call the Forestry Department directly on 1407.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nMost campervan rental companies in Cyprus operate out of Limassol, with pick-up also available at Larnaca Airport, Paphos Airport, Nicosia, and Ayia Napa. A standard 2-berth campervan starts from around \u20ac79 per day, a mid-range camper with air conditioning from around \u20ac109, and a larger family motorhome from around \u20ac179. A regular 2WD campervan handles every tourist route on the island, Troodos included; you do not need a 4\u00d74 for Cyprus.<\/p>\n
To compare options and prices in one place, see campervan rental in Cyprus via Campervan
<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nCarry enough water for a full day between resupply points, especially when heading toward Stavros tis Psokas. Fill the fuel tank before mountain drives; stations thin out above Kakopetria. Two weeks covers the whole island at an easy pace, and even a long weekend gets you further than the island\u2019s size suggests.<\/p>\nPicnic site in a park in Ayia Napa, Cyprus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nDo I need to book Cyprus campsites in advance?<\/strong> In July and August, yes for the coastal sites. Feggari and Governor\u2019s Beach fill quickly in peak season, so call ahead. The Forestry Department mountain sites work on a first-come basis, and outside high summer you will nearly always find space.<\/p>\nDo I need a special license to drive a campervan in Cyprus?<\/strong> No.\u00a0A standard EU or international driving license covers campervans and motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes. Heavier vehicles require a category C license, but almost no rental campervan in Cyprus falls into that class.<\/p>\nIs there a campsite at Troodos itself?<\/strong> Yes. Beyond the six main sites, the Forestry Department runs a campsite at 1,600 m on the Karvounas\u2013Troodos road, open May to the end of October, weather permitting. It holds up to 170 tents and caravans and puts you within walking distance of the trails around Mount Olympus.<\/p>\nAre campfires allowed at Cyprus campsites?<\/strong> Open fires are banned everywhere in and near forest land, including at the campsites themselves. Use the fixed barbecue stations that the Forestry Department sites provide, and bring a gas stove for everything else. The fire rules apply year-round, not only in summer.<\/p>\nCan I visit the north of the island if my rental campervan can\u2019t cross?<\/strong> Yes, on foot. Park in south Nicosia and walk across at the Ledra Street pedestrian crossing with your passport. Day visits are straightforward, and the van stays on the southern side.<\/p>\nWhen is the cheapest time to rent a campervan in Cyprus?<\/strong> May, early June, September, and October combine lower rates with the best camping weather. July and August carry peak pricing and limited availability, so if summer is your only window, book several weeks ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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