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CYPRUS COASTAL TOURISM
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATIONMARCH 2015
RODOULA ANTONIOU
WELCOME TO CYPRUS
Area: 9,251 km2
Population: about 800,000
At the Crossroads of 3 Continents...
10,000 years of History
A multidimensional destination …
…with amazing beaches and the Cleanest Sea Bathing Waters of Europe (European
Environment Agency – Bathing Water Directive)
Relaxing Beaches
Nissi Beach – Agia Napa
Romantic Beaches
Ammos tou Kambouri - Agia Napa
Beautiful Beach Promenades
Phinikoudes (Palm Trees Promenade) - Larnaka
Safe Beaches
Most of Cyprus beaches are attended by Qualified Lifeguards Very low numbers of
drownings Photo: Dassoudi Beach - Limassol
Accessible beaches and waters for people with disabilities
5 Five innovative systems (Seatrac) that offer autonomous access to the sea for the disabled, are found in all Cyprus districts. A total of 37 beaches have ramps/paths for wheelchairs, parking places and hygiene facilities for the disabled.
(Photo: Vrisi Beach, Protaras)
Nature Protected Areas
Lara Reserve (Akamas Peninsula) Turtle Protection
Area
Around 700 km of coastline
of which 300 km under Cyprus / EU jurisdiction and 400km under turkish occupation since 1974
(Photo: Agios Georgios island at Polis, Pafos)
About 112 organised beachesMore than half are Blue Flag awarded
57 Cyprus Blue Flag Beaches in 17
Municipalities / Communities
5 of the Blue Flag Beaches have also the “Greening Cyprus
Beaches” award
Photos (left to right): Nissi Beach, Fig Tree Beach and Akti Olympion Beach
Who is responsible for the management and operation of the
beaches in Cyprus?
- According to the Cyprus Law for the Protection of the Shore, Local
Authorities (Municipalities and Communities) are responsible for the
management and operation of the beaches found in their boundaries.
Tourism is very important for Cyprus : 2,4 mil. tourist arrivals €2,1 bil. income, about 20% contribution in GNP -Gross National Product, increase of employment, more development, new challenges etc.
Though Cyprus offers a multidimensional product to visitors (history, monuments, nature trails, cycling routes, golf , gastronomy etc), according to a recent tourism research about 90% of tourists come to Cyprus for its sun and beaches.
Why coastal tourism is important for Cyprus?
Partnership in Environmental Projects (e.g Blue Flag, Greening Cyprus Beaches, Quality Coast, Clean Seas – Marlisco etc) .
Support of various actions promoting sustainability e.g cleaning campaigns etc
Communication and Cooperation with Local Authorities , Ministries, Lifeguard Associations, Schools, Watersport Associations, Organisations for the Disabled etc for various topics related to the coasts.
Promotion / Advertising of Cyprus Beaches in Cypus and Abroad (Internet, Press, Newsletters etc).
What does CTO do for the beaches?
Sponsorships of works and equipment regarding safety, cleanliness and accessibility on the beaches (e.g lifeguard towers, and life saving equipment, beans, ramps, Seatracs etc)
What does CTO do for the beaches?
Publication of informative material (e.g booklet Lets Go to the Beach) and participation in campaigns organised in cooperation with Lifeguard Associations regarding awareness of people on the safety on the beach.
What does CTO do for the beaches?
Organises seminars for schools regarding cleanliness and safety on the beach
Organises seminars for people working on the beach e.g lifeguards, regarding tourism and professional behavior.
What does CTO do for the beaches?
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
www.visitcyprus.com
THANK YOU!