COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

2023 

 All covid restrictions have now been lifted.  Should things change notifications will be placed here

19 March 2021 update- As the situation is fluid it has been decided that  events will be published  from Mid May subject to change. This could mean we will publish earlier dates should restrictions allow. We will also reserve the right to stop publishing at any time and request that the CO cancel a published  event should the government decide to change the current guidelines.

Please note we cannot publish events that restrict the number of people allowed to attend.

During the period of this pandemic, the reviewing team will not be publishing event type caches until restrictions of movement have been lifted by the various governments in the region. We will monitor the situation and act accordingly

Please follow the guidelines as stated in the "Measures in Force on the Govermnents Coronavirus web page

Caching in Cyprus is a unique experience however in addition to Geocaching Guidelines, there are local laws that need to be adhered to as well as some common sense procedures. Please familiarise yourself with Geocaching HQ policy as this wiki is in addition to their policies and not in place thereof. This wiki is as guidance and there may be other things taken into consideration when your cache is reviewed. Each cache and event submission is taken on its own merits.There are no precedents for placing geocaches. Past publication of a similar geocache is not justification for publication of a new geocache. If a geocache was published that you feel violated the guidelines, you may report it.

 Below are a few additional points to take in consideration when submitting your listing.

• Cache hides - places to avoid
• Cache Containers
• Event caches

Cache hides - places to avoid

• Airports & associated structure
• Any areas where photography is prohibite
• Close to or in any Military restricted zone.
• The demilitarized and buffer zone
• Archaeological and UNESCO sites
• Church grounds (unless permission has been granted)
• Ancient walls and tombs

Cache Containers

Decent quality plastic or weatherproof metal containers is prefered

DO NOT USE

• Biodegradable plastic containers
• Glass containers
• Take away food contains
• Plastic bags

Events

•  Tour groups will be limited with the amount of events issued during their vacation. There are currently only a handful of cachers resident on the island and numerous caches by cruises and tour groups  devalue the  ethos of an event . These events due to the sheer number of them are not often attended by any locals and become CO and group only events.
• Events in Northern Cyprus are normally only granted on a one off basis as it has shown their are no cachers there and historically are only CO events.
• Events within a 10km radius and 24 hour period from any other event will not be granted.

Contact regional reviewers to see if there is information available.