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Cyprus, Greece & Turkey TTG Knowledge College
Module Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Cyprus is the third largest island in the eastern Mediterranean. It takes four and a half
hours to fly there from the UK – it has two airports, Larnaka and Pafos, and is easily
accessible from a number of London and regional airports
Need to know
about Cyprus
■ English is widely
spoken and you drive on
the left in Cyprus
■ EU Cyprus is a member of
the European Union
■ Aphrodite, the goddess
of love and beauty, was
born in Pafos, so it is
known as the “Island of
Beaches in Cyprus have crystal clear water
Love”. Cyprus provides
an ideal location for wed-
Cyprus is the southernmost island in the
ISLAND OF CONTRASTS.
dings and honeymoons
Mediterranean and enjoys a warm climate Cyprus is an island of contrasts, offering ■ Wine lovers can follow
year-round with over 300 sunny days each beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, one of six new wine
year. Even in winter temperatures rarely fall picturesque villages and pine-scented mountains. routes to sample different
below 18C/65F. Cyprus’ history dates back 10,000 years, types of wine
evidence of which is found in the numerous ■ A revamped Pafos
EVERY SEASON HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER.
ancient sites located around the island. airport terminal opened
Winter: the time to discover ancient sites, A wide range of activities on offer includes golf, in November 2008 and in
museums and galleries. Visit monasteries and hiking, cycling, diving and watersports. November 2009 a new
Unesco World Heritage churches in the Troodos The main resorts of Pafos, Lemesos terminal at Larnaka
Mountains and enjoy traditional hospitality in (Limassol), Larnaka, Agia Napa and Protaras are airport will open its doors
small villages dotted around the island. joined by modern highways. This makes all of
Spring: the island is covered in a carpet of the island’s attractions easily accessible.
green with many species of spring flowers in
bloom. It is an ideal time to enjoy walking or
QUALITY PRODUCT.
cycling along one of the many trails. Cyprus offers a wide range of accommodation Get in touch
Summer: enjoy the island’s golden beaches from luxury hotels to self-catering apartments Tel: 020 7569 8800
where you can take part in watersports. The and villas. The tourist establishments are Email: stelios.ctolon@btconnect.com
island has 53 Blue Flag beaches to choose from. controlled by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Address: 17 Hanover Street, London, W1S 1YP
Children can be entertained at water parks and and, therefore, are of a high standard. Visitors visitcyprus.com
theme parks. wanting a traditional Cyprus experience can
Autumn: the ideal time to relax in Cyprus. stay in agrotourism properties found in many
The island’s luxury hotels have state of the art of the smaller villages dotted around the island.
spas using well-known brands, such as Food and wine play an important part of any
Shiseido, Molton Brown, Elemis, Decleor, visit to the island – the island has numerous
and more recently the organic range, Daniele wineries that tourists can visit to enjoy
de Winter. There are three professional 18-hole wine-tasting, followed by a traditional Cypriot
golf courses for the more active. meal in a local taverna.
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