Nestled in the Mediterranean, the island of Cyprus has a fabulous selection of amazing beaches, picturesque villages, historical ruins, and ancient towns that provide fantastic backgrounds for filmmaking.
Filming in Cyprus
The stunning and varied surroundings coupled with warm weather and bright sunny conditions are a big draw for people in want of an exotic filming location. Sights such as the Saint Hilarion Castle and Kykkos Monastery provide beautiful backdrops for historic films, while colourful orange groves and white sand, Blue Flag beaches such as Nissi beach are perfect examples of the island’s bountiful natural beauty.
If you are planning on filming in Cyprus, NEEDaFIXER-Cyprus will be able to help you with logistics pertaining to entry and visas, travel, accommodation and more. Whether you are filming a documentary, short or feature film, a music video or a commercial, our experienced local team can help you navigate the landscape, communicate with all local authorities and make your shoot run smoothly towards its absolute success!
Fixers In Cyprus
Cyprus is a visually stunning and culturally rich country, but it is not amongst the leading destinations for international filming yet.
If you are unfamiliar with this part of the world, the NEEDaFIXER Cyprus team can certainly help you and make all-important arrangements. Many previous clients can attest to the fact that one of our local fixers can make a huge difference when it comes to sourcing anything from permits to crewmembers, suitable locations, extras, equipment, transport and more. Whatever your scale of production or budget is, our team will be available to help you every step of the way.
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Popular Filming Locations
Situated in Eastern Mediterranean Cyprus is split between the Turkish North and Greek South across this divide the country boasts some of the most stunning natural beauty from white sand beaches to ancient olive groves and it teems with archaeological sites of wonder.
Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa
In Ayia Napa, lies one of the largest and most picturesque beaches of Cyprus. Nisse Beach has white sands and crystal turquoise waters – a favourite for all tourists visiting the east coast of the island.
Omodos Village
Omodos Village is one of the few villages that has maintained the Cypriot traditional atmosphere. Quaint little alleyways, beautiful traditional architecture and famous for its delicious Arkateno bread.
Paphos Archaeological Park (Kato Paphos)
Kato Paphos is enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to its outstanding, well preserved ancient Greek and Roman mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings and the ancient Odeon. The Shipwreck at Sea Caves (Paphos) – Probably the most
The Shipwreck at Sea Caves (Paphos)
Probably the most breathtaking sunset on the entire island, with the natural beauty of the sea caves and the shipwreck just by the shore.
Lefkara (Larnaka district)
A municipality in the Larnaka district, the birthplace of the world-famous Lefkara laces, which is enlisted in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. A picturesque little town with narrow streets and beautiful architecture. Petra Tou Romiou Beach (Paphos District) – The birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. A breathtaking beach with incredible scenery and mesmerizing sunsets.The Troodos mountains – Full of hidden gems such as traditional villages, natural beauties such as the Caledonia Water Falls and quaint churches with breathtaking frescoes which are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Probably one of the few places in the world whereby one can ski during the winter on its slopes in the morning and then in the afternoon drive down to the beach for a suntan.
Petra Tou Romiou Beach (Paphos District)
The birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. A breathtaking beach with incredible scenery and mesmerizing sunsets.The Troodos mountains – Full of hidden gems such as traditional villages, natural beauties such as the Caledonia Water Falls and quaint churches with breathtaking frescoes which are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Probably one of the few places in the world whereby one can ski during the winter on its slopes in the morning and then in the afternoon drive down to the beach for a suntan.
The Troodos mountains
Full of hidden gems such as traditional villages, natural beauties such as the Caledonia Water Falls and quaint churches with breathtaking frescoes which are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Probably one of the few places in the world whereby one can ski during the winter on its slopes in the morning and then in the afternoon drive down to the beach for a suntan.
All in all, it is top peng!
Wherever you choose to film in Cyprus, there are plenty of wonderful locations, just waiting for you to discover them. It’s relatively easy to source the right team for your international production, and we’ve got years of experience filming on the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
How easy is it to get permits?
Luckily, filming permits are easy to obtain in Cyprus, which means there’s little need to wait around. You could start your film production just one week after applying for the permit, so Cyprus is the ideal place for productions.
Do I need a visa or work permit?
Cyprus has a unique pink slip programme, which enables visitors outside of the EU to spend longer than 90 days in the country. You can apply for one of those which will give your team access to the country.
Can I hire equipment once there?
Yes, there are plenty of places to hire equipment from, and our team can help you source it as part of our services.
What is the climate like?
Cyprus has a traditional Mediterranean climate, and it’s full of sunshine most of the year. In fact, the locals can brag that they receive between 300 to 340 days of sunshine, so as you can imagine – it’s a wonderful location.
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