Country Brief
Cyprus
Sex work itself legal but brothels, pimping, and soliciting illegal. Cabaret-licence loophole partially closed in 2009.
Legal model
Sex work legal; brothels and pimping illegal
Risk level
Medium
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Greek, Turkish (north); English widely spoken
Emergency
112 (universal); 199 ambulance
AOC / SW min
17 / 18
1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)
Budget
EUR 60
Typical
EUR 100–200
Premium
EUR 350+
Key Areas
- Limassol — most active scene; bars and apartments
- Ayia Napa — peak Jun–Aug youth-tourism nightlife
- Larnaca, Paphos — smaller resort markets
- Nicosia (south) — local market
Top Safety Notes
- Cabaret-club bait-and-switch scams target tourists
- Strict drug laws — even small possession means arrest
- Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has separate legal regime
Essential Phrases
| Hello | Yia sou | |
| Thank you | Efharisto |
Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/cyprus.
Source: worldadultguide.com/regions/cyprus/brief — verified April 2026