One of the most common questions about Cyprus is "can you flush toilet paper down the toilet?"
The answer is probably going to be no!
Greece and Cyprus are famous for having a toilet system that cannot cope with toilet tissue. If you did put the tissue down the toilet it could easily cause a blockage!
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This is a typical toilet which is found in the hotels and public places in Cyprus. |
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This sign is placed above the majority of toilets in Cyprus. If you see this sign, you must not place toilet paper down the toilet, it must be placed in the bin to the side of the toilet. |
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It's a good idea to take some nappy sacks with you for your visit to Cyprus, this way you can put your used toilet tissue into a nappy sack and tie it before placing it in the bin provided. |
There are some firms in Cyprus now that specialise in making toilet systems that can cope with toilet tissue, so in some of the new builds you may be able to flush the tissue down the toilet.
