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Cyprus vacation 2025: safety tips and bunkers for travelers!
Cyprus activates warning app for tourists, offers shelters and security measures due to regional conflicts.
Cyprus vacation 2025: safety tips and bunkers for travelers!
Cyprus is considered a popular holiday destination and attracts numerous tourists year after year. But given the current geopolitical unrest, it is important to be well informed. The island is currently only around 250 kilometers from Israel and is the EU country closest to the war zone in the Middle East. This means that the security situation also affects Cyprus Moz.de reports.
Anti-missile fireworks can be seen at night on the southern coast of Cyprus. This has prompted the Cypriot government to put in place increased protection measures for tourists. Travelers are asked to allow extra time for security checks at Larnaca and Paphos airports, where increased security levels also apply. Although flight operations are proceeding according to plan, vigilance is required, particularly in the vicinity of British military bases stationed on the island, such as Stern.de reports.
Protective measures in Cyprus
To ensure the safety of citizens and visitors, Cyprus has activated the “SafeCY” warning app. This mobile application shows the nearest shelter and provides guidelines for protection in the event of an attack. In total, there are around 2,200 shelters available in Cyprus, which are also open to holidaymakers. Residents report night-time activity by Israel's missile defense system, keeping the situation tense.
British military bases, including the strategic Akrotiri site, are of particular interest as they are often used for operations in the Middle East. The authorities are currently concerned about possible attacks in the area. However, there is currently no formal travel warning for Cyprus from German authorities. Although the Foreign Office has updated travel advice for other countries in the region, Cyprus remains unaffected. However, this could change in a surprising way auswaertiges-amt.de notes.
Tips for travelers
It is also conceivable that canceled trips can lead to a free refund under certain circumstances. However, this depends on the individual case and usually does not affect package tours, whereas individual tourists are often not affected. So before you plan a trip to Cyprus, it is advisable to get detailed information in advance.