Do you get mosquitoes in Cyprus in November?

We don't normally have many bugs like mosquitos in Cyprus in November. But on a warm sunny day, especially after rainfall (which we have recently had) you may find there are small flies around which can bite! Stay away from rock pools and any stagnant water and you should be fine.



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