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Nicosia at a glance

  • About 200,000 people live in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and its biggest city.
  • Nicosia is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Towns nearby: Stróvolos (3 km), Káto Lakatámeia (7 km) and Géri (10 km).

First-date ideas for Nicosia

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Nicosia. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Nicosia: questions and answers

How far around Nicosia can I search?

Within 50 km of Nicosia there are 19 towns and cities — Larnaca, Stróvolos and Káto Lakatámeia among them — with more than 560,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Nicosia free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Nicosia and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Nicosia real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Nicosia?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Cyprus or abroad.

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