166 10 22963 https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/2be93048532c93c2a7394bc979ee457d.pdf ae495defc3106d2548f85981ffb0c7dd PDF Text Text CONF&INC 4-ENG.qxd 10/14/09 9:13 AM Page 2 C Y P R U S 7, Athinon & Alexandrou Papagou Avenue, Tolmi Court 101 P .O.Box 60082, 8100 Pafos, Cyprus Tel: +357 26 81 81 73 Fax: +357 26 94 46 02 Email: info@visitpafos.org.cy Website: www.visitpafos.org.cy Conferences & Incentives �CONF&INC 4-ENG.qxd 10/14/09 9:13 AM Page 4 "Well met in Cyprus" Othello’s words in Shakespeare’s play still ring true today, as the island continues to attract visitors whose sole purpose is to get together. Pafos, with an age-old reputation for service and diversity is an ideal place for conferences and incentives. Pafos For The Business & Tr av el Lov er afos combines beautiful countryside with a cosmopolitan resort, historic sights and sporting activities. With its mild climate, modern telecommunications and tourist infrastructure, Pafos is the perfect choice for meetings. At the crossroads of three continents and with an international airport of its own, it is a short flight away from most European and Middle Eastern cities. An abundance of quality beachside hotels provides a range of luxurious purpose-built facilities catering for all types of meetings, from small seminars of just a few people to full-scale conferences of over a thousand, backed by all the necessary support services. P Sending staff away on a trip is one of the most inspirational rewards you can offer. Pafos has three 18-hole golf resorts, with practice facilities, golf clinics, private lessons, as well as course-side villas for rent. Other activities include cocktail receptions on board a yacht, deep-sea fishing excursions, wine tours of nearby villages, wilderness safaris and spa resort pampering. The Pafos district boasts remote mountain villages, ancient archaeological sites and tiny painted Byzantine churches on the World Heritage List. After sunset Pafos offers a varied nightlife with excellent bars, clubs and restaurants serving local dishes as well as international cuisine. If variety is the spice needed for a successful conference and incentives programme, then Pafos is a hot destination. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conferences and Incentives Subject The topic of the resource Cyprus--Conferences--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Συνέδρια--Οδηγοί Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. 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Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos, The monastery Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στην συγκέντρωση του υλικού και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε Αρχιμανδρίτης π. Νεόφυτος Εγκλειστριώτης Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context IMAN-ENKL_6 Subject The topic of the resource Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Mural painting and decoration--post-Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Μεταβυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος Monasteries--Cyprus Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1503 μ.Χ Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource EL, EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Title A name given to the resource The Founding Inscription of 1503 A.D Description An account of the resource On the west wall of the Naos, an inscription informs us that the Naos of the Enkleistra was hewn, built and painted with the contribution and much toil of Saint Neophytos the Recluse in 1196, while in 1503 "the present part of the decoration and other essential things were renovated" with money provided by the humble monk Neophytos. Στο δυτικό τοίχο του Ναού η επιγραφή αυτή μνημονεύει το γεγονός ότι ο Ναός λαξεύθηκε, οικοδομήθηκε και τοιχογραφήθηκε με τη συνδρομή του Αγίου Νεοφύτου το 1196 και το 1503 ανακαινίσθηκαν κάποιες τοιχογραφίες με δαπάνη κάποιου άλλου μοναχού Νεοφύτου. Η επιγραφή δίνει λανθασμένο το χρόνο της λάξευσης ,1196 ,αντί του ορθού 1159 (λάξευση) και 1183 (διακόσμηση) που αναφέρει ο ίδιος ο Άγιος και βεβαιώνει και η επιγραφή που σώθηκε στο κελλί του Αγίου. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Κτητορική Επιγραφή του 1503 μ.Χ Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Monasteries--Cyprus Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Mural painting and decoration--post-Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Μεταβυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/bf163b46b73b3a218b6376015c45a09d.jpg d3d731eb275ebf2a2ce2d93bf92a021c https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/8123056ebcd455f933ee5c68bfae005b.jpg ec784fc3d3fd9b7598ea7f822f1d0535 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου, Το μοναστήρι Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos, The monastery Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στην συγκέντρωση του υλικού και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε Αρχιμανδρίτης π. Νεόφυτος Εγκλειστριώτης Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context IMAN-ENKL_7_7A Subject The topic of the resource Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Mural painting and decoration--Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Βυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος Monasteries--Cyprus Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1159 μ.Χ Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource EL, EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Title A name given to the resource Culvert bed and office of Saint Neophytos Description An account of the resource ''Charadrion'' is called the stone bed of Saint Neophytos to denote the hard surface with no mattress. On the north wall two small niches served as a place to put his ink-pot and feather. This space was painted with colored circles and Crosses. His office is covered with a marble slab and has an arched opening in front and at the back. Χαράδριο ονομάζει ο Άγιος Νεόφυτος την κτιστή κλίνη του, η οποία είναι στρωμένη με πλάκα. Στο βόρειο τοίχωμα διασώζονται δύο μικρές κόγχες όπου ο Άγιος έβαζε τη πένα και το μελάνι του. Ο χώρος ήταν ζωγραφισμένος με έγχρωμους κύκλους και Σταυρούς. Το γραφείο καλύπτεται από μαρμάρινη πλάκα με καμαρωτό άνοιγμα μπροστά και πίσω. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Xαράδριο και γραφείο του Αγίου Νεοφύτου Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Monasteries--Cyprus Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Mural painting and decoration--Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Βυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/3d9ca7def81acb316e379ba907f0295a.jpg 36c9ca524796659308579c62e90b1647 https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/3e5980b4ebe04bcda9cfa5b78c60a4cd.jpg 1679189bb3da9e397be6e4c25b16a3ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου, Το μοναστήρι Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos, The monastery Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στην συγκέντρωση του υλικού και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε Αρχιμανδρίτης π. Νεόφυτος Εγκλειστριώτης Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context IMAN-ENKL_8_8A Title A name given to the resource Wall-paintings of the tomb of Saint Neophytos Subject The topic of the resource Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Mural painting and decoration--Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Βυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος Monasteries--Cyprus Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1183 μ.Χ Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource EL, EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Description An account of the resource Above the tomb of Saint Neophytos, to the left side, is found the wall - painting of the Crucifixion. At the north wall there is a shallow niche where Virgin Mary is depicted seated on a throne holding Christ surrounded by two bishops looking on the opposite direction. Saint John Chrysostom looks to the left towards the Crucifixion and Basil the Great on the right appears looking towards the Resurrection. Αριστερά πάνω από τον τάφο του Αγίου Νεοφύτου είναι ζωγραφισμένη η Σταύρωση, φθαρμένη σε μεγάλο βαθμό,ενώ στη βόρεια πλευρά υπάρχει μια αβαθής κόγχη όπου η Παναγία αναπαρίσταται ένθρονη και βρεφοκρατούσα μεταξύ δύο επισκόπων που στρέφουν το βλέμμα στην αντίθετη κατεύθυνση. Πρόκειται για τον Άγιο Ιωάννη Χρυσόστομο στα αριστερά που είναι στραμμένος προς την Σταύρωση και τον Μέγα Βασίλειο στα δεξιά της Παναγίας που είναι στραμμένος προς την Ανάσταση. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 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Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos, The monastery Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στην συγκέντρωση του υλικού και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε Αρχιμανδρίτης π. Νεόφυτος Εγκλειστριώτης Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context IMAN-ENKL_9 Subject The topic of the resource Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Mural painting and decoration--Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Βυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος Monasteries--Cyprus Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1183 μ.Χ Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource EL, EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Title A name given to the resource Christ Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Χριστός Description An account of the resource Christ is seated on a luxurious throne, giving His blessing and holding a closed Gospel with a painted cross. This wall-painting is found on the north wall of the Naos in the Enkleistra. Ο Χριστός κάθεται σε πολυτελή θρόνο, ευλογώντας και κρατώντας κλειστό Ευαγγέλιο με ζωγραφισμένο Σταυρό. Βρίσκεται στο βόρειο τοίχο του Ναού της Εγκλείστρας. 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Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos, The monastery Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στην συγκέντρωση του υλικού και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε Αρχιμανδρίτης π. Νεόφυτος Εγκλειστριώτης Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context IMAN-ENKL_10 Subject The topic of the resource Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Mural painting and decoration--Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Βυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος Monasteries--Cyprus Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1197 μ.Χ Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos, Cyprus) Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος, Κύπρος) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource EL, EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 34.846406, 32.446257 Title A name given to the resource Saint Gregory the Theologian Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Αγιος Γρηγόριος ο Θεολόγος Description An account of the resource Saint Gregory is dressed with all his sacerdotal vestments and the white ''homophoron'' with crosses. He holds a gospel closed and ornamented with precious stones while he blesses with his right hand. His curly beard is reminiscent of ancient Greek statue. This wall-painting is found on the east wall of the Naos in the Enkleistra. Ο Άγιος Γρηγόριος φορεί τα αρχιερατικά του άμφια με ένα λευκό ωμόφορο με σταυρούς. Κρατεί ευαγγέλιον στολισμένο με πολύτιμους λίθους και ευλογεί με το δεξί χέρι. Η σγουρή γενειάδα του θυμίζει αρχαιοελληνικό άγαλμα. Η τοιχογραφία βρίσκεται στον ανατολικό τοίχο του Ναού στην Εγκλείστρα. Enkleistra of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Monasteries--Cyprus Monastery of Saint Neophytos (Paphos--Cyprus) Mural painting and decoration--Byzantine--Cyprus--Paphos Εγκλείστρα Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Μοναστήρια--Κύπρος Μονή Αγίου Νεοφύτου (Πάφος--Κύπρος) Τοιχογραφία και διακόσμηση--Βυζαντινή--Κύπρος--Πάφος https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/5fd06eef296163542c745a3faf62c9d2.pdf d98690a1accbc9486444681305dec601 PDF Text Text Tourism in Cyprus 2006 �TOURISM IN CYPRUS: VOLUME, VALUE AND CHARACTERISTICS SUMMARY The total number of visitor arrivals in 2006 was 2.629.178 as compared to 2.656.742 in 2005, recording a decrease of 1,04%. Of the total visitor arrivals in 2006, 2.400.924 (91,3% of the total) were attributed to long-stay visitors (tourists) and the remaining 228.254 (8,7% of the total) to same-day visitors (same-day tourists and excursionists). The average length of stay of tourists in Cyprus was estimated at 10,4 days. Revenue from tourism in 2006 was estimated at CYPí1.037 million, recording an increase of 2,3% in relation to the corresponding figure for 2005 (CYPí1.014 million). By far the biggest market share of tourist arrivals was captured yet again by Europe, which accounted for the 94,7% of total arrivals in 2006. TOURIST ARRIVALS 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 1.991.000 1.841.000 2.069.000 2.100.000 1.950.000 2.088.000 2.222.706 2.434.285 2.686.205 2.696.732 2.418.238 2.303.247 2.349.012 2.470.063 2.400.924 TOURIST ARRIVALS BY COUNTRY OF USUAL RESIDENCE CHANGE (%) COUNTRY United Kingdom 2006 2005 2004 2006/2005 2006/2004 1.360.136 1.391.849 1.332.852 -2,28 2,05 Germany 152.808 182.689 161.574 -16,36 -5,43 Greece 126.768 130.156 133.407 -2,60 -4,98 Sweden 94.028 88.125 83.964 6,70 11,99 Norway 50.664 48.281 50.706 4,94 -0,08 Finland 30.333 29.290 31.676 3,56 -4,24 Denmark 30.802 29.547 30.278 4,25 1,73 France 37.779 52.783 46.798 -28,43 -19,27 Switzerland 41.337 40.194 41.255 2,84 0,20 Netherlands 28.210 29.493 32.234 -4,35 -12,48 Belgium 25.136 23.536 21.400 6,80 17,46 Austria 23.788 36.988 28.643 -35,69 -16,95 Italy 17.865 20.202 20.681 -11,57 -13,62 Ireland 47.463 52.711 44.292 -9,96 7,16 Spain 4.218 4.912 5.402 -14,13 -21,92 Russia 114.763 97.600 83.818 17,59 36,92 Poland 13.707 14.904 16.962 -8,03 -19,19 Hungary 11.458 11.174 11.150 2,54 2,76 Czech Republic 18.764 14.580 18.740 28,70 0,13 Other Europe 43.661 35.378 30.396 23,41 43,64 Arab Countries* 22.296 25.735 26.025 -13,36 -14,33 Gulf Countries** 18.946 15.317 15.589 23,69 21,53 Israel 34.197 40.940 36.917 -16,47 -7,37 USA 20.048 22.051 18.196 -9,08 10,18 Canada 5.194 6.222 4.007 -16,52 29,62 Australia 12.061 10.761 9.295 12,08 29,76 Other Countries All Countries 14.494 14.645 12.755 -1,03 13,63 2.400.924 2.470.063 2.349.012 -2,80 2,21 * Arab Countries: Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria ** Gulf Countries: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Yemen �TOURIST ARRIVALS BY MONTH JAN 54.875 MONTH SHARE 75.705 2,4% YEAR 2004 2,9% 56.504 MONTH SHARE 72.600 2,4% YEAR 2005 2,8% 58.894 MONTH SHARE 66.151 2,3% YEAR 2006 FEB 3,2% MAR APR MAY JUN 107.071 206.548 283.513 4,5% 8,6% 280.164 11,8% 11,7% 137.075 183.561 284.132 5,5% 7,4% 282.652 11,5% 11,4% 111.945 191.251 261.646 4,8% 8,1% JUL 264.799 11,1% 11,3% AUG 341.443 314.872 14,2% 13,1% 338.972 336.587 13,7% 13,6% 305.978 305.926 SEP OCT NOV 296.532 283.046 12,4% 95.682 11,8% 4,0% 302.833 292.273 12,3% DEC 11,8% 4,2% 303.506 278.976 71.022 2.400.924 3,0% 104.822 100% 75.656 2.470.063 3,1% 114.048 TOTAL 100% 78.723 2.349.012 13,0% 13,0% 12,9% 11,9% 4,9% 3,4% 100% AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY (DAYS) 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 12,6 12,2 12,0 11,5 10,9 11,5 11,3 11,3 11,0 10,3 11,1 10,9 10,7 10,4 10,4 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 77.024 113.208 128.532 EXCURSIONIST ARRIVALS 1992 126.415 1993 1994 1995 143.159 147.057 151.425 1996 1997 138.526 105.525 134.249 143.256 226.095 143.922 186.679 228.254 UNITS AND BEDS IN OPERATION BY AREA, AS AT 31.12.2006 AREA HOTELS 5-1 STAR HOTEL APTS UNITS BEDS UNITS 14 2.112 3 Lefkosia BEDS TOURIST VILLAGES UNITS BEDS TOURIST VILLAS TOURIST APTS UNITS UNITS BEDS BEDS 250 UNITS 4 Lemesos 41 9.833 35 2.466 Larnaka 29 4.849 32 1.922 Agia Napa 44 10.125 60 5.608 7 2.134 Paralimni 27 7.136 74 8.699 2 694 Pafos 61 17.467 39 3.244 11 3.622 Hill Resorts 21 1.744 237 53.266 CYPRUS TRAD. BUILDINGS 2 248 BEDS OTHER* UNITS AREA TOTAL BEDS 36 UNITS BEDS 21 2.398 20 818 20 173 9 1.599 127 15.137 1 66 14 474 36 325 4 82 116 7.718 3 214 76 2.816 2 38 192 20.935 6 104 2 24 111 16.657 24 1.856 22.189 22 6.698 137 1.143 1.423 140 6.068 29 267 9 1.459 306 29.058 5 243 133 65 10 245 36 2.054 94 866 36 3.447 909 93.957 * Other: Hotels without star, Guesthouses, Furnished Apartments and Camping sites. LICENSED BEDS IN OPERATION 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 69.759 73.657 76.117 78.427 84.549 84.368 86.151 84.173 85.303 92.176* 94.466* 95.185* 96.535* 95.648* 93.957* *Including camping sites (3.120 beds in 2001, 2002 and 2.808 beds in 2003-2006). REVENUE FROM TOURISM (IN CYPí MILLION) 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 694 696 810 810 780 843 878 1.025 1.194 1.277 1.136 1.020 988 1.014 1.037 �LOCATION OF STAY OF TOURISTS IN 2006 Location of stay: COUNTRY United Kingdom Paralimni Agia Napa Larnaka Lemesos 18,19 9,59 6,45 11,26 (HORIZONTAL % DISTRIBUTION) Pafos* Lefkosia More than 1 Location Elsewhere 48,43 1,29 1,00 3,80 Germany 7,99 25,67 13,77 10,22 33,99 1,91 4,00 2,45 Switzerland 14,00 58,05 6,07 4,95 10,54 1,33 3,79 1,28 France 12,05 4,85 17,79 25,31 18,69 6,13 13,19 2,00 Netherlands 4,94 10,93 7,11 9,43 51.22 3,29 6,64 6,43 Belgium 1,72 8,73 3,27 8,68 65,72 6,73 3,94 1,20 Austria 8,33 38,33 23,92 12,44 12,28 0,77 3,17 0,77 Italy 6,17 39,59 8,60 17,82 8,61 8,86 8,19 2,14 Ireland 13,04 26,39 6,36 13,11 36,85 2,02 1,61 0,61 Greece 1,73 1,86 15,90 28,27 9,84 35,45 3,76 3,19 Sweden 28,11 57,30 7,03 2,02 3,76 0,65 0,99 0,15 Denmark 14,11 45,62 2,37 3,82 30,60 1,39 1,49 0,59 Finland 14,00 38,55 5,89 17,18 21,19 1,42 1,18 0,58 Norway 37,35 50,98 4,40 2,08 3,65 0,48 0,78 0,28 Russia 2,80 32,23 7,90 38,33 14,38 2,88 0,92 0,55 Israel 0,09 30,72 17,22 17,36 10,98 9,41 7,35 6,88 USA 4,01 4,95 19,05 23,05 9,24 26,37 8,53 4,80 Other Countries 7,67 14,39 20,35 25,48 10,71 13,53 5,45 2,41 All Countries 14,74 17,12 8,97 14,13 35,22 4,58 2,23 3,01 Source: Tourist Expenditure Survey 2006 of the Statistical Service of Cyprus * Polis Chrysochous is included in Pafos SELECTED TOURISM PARAMETERS BY COUNTRY IN 2006 TOURIST ARRIVALS (% ON TOTAL) PACKAGE TOURISTS (% ON TOTAL) AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY (IN DAYS) STAYED IN PAID ACCOMMODATION (%) AVERAGE PER PERSON EXPENDITURE (IN CYP£) COUNTRY United Kingdom 56,7 58,3 11,28 80,4 450,47 Germany 6,4 82,2 10,02 94,7 385,35 Switzerland 1,7 81,7 9,29 92,8 443,28 France 1,6 74,6 8,55 91,6 384,76 Netherlands 1,2 78,8 9,50 94,5 433,35 Belgium 1,0 61,8 9,25 92,1 451,98 Austria 1,0 84,9 9,15 95,6 423,82 Italy 0,7 60,0 8,75 93,5 450,64 Ireland 2,0 74,8 9,67 89,9 481,36 Greece 5,3 18,3 7,62 47,7 233,58 Sweden 3,9 91,5 9,97 96,7 344,66 Denmark 1,3 91,0 8,52 96,3 341,45 Finland 1,3 92,6 8,60 96,8 318,96 Norway 2,1 90,6 10,73 94,7 402,87 Russia 4,8 75,5 11,02 81,4 563,78 Israel 1,4 59,1 4,32 88,9 206,55 USA 0,8 9,1 11,62 57,3 426,91 Other Countries 6,9 37,4 11,17 70,5 397,58 All Countries 100 62,8 10,38 81,3 427,88 Source: Tourist Expenditure Survey 2006 of the Statistical Service of Cyprus Additional information can be found at http://www.visitcyprus.biz CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION www.visitcyprus.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CTO Tourism in Cyprus 2006 Subject The topic of the resource Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CTO_Tourism_in_Cyprus_2006_lrg Description An account of the resource Ο τουρισμός στην Κύπρο Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 35.151625, 33.375048 Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/8a7f5c7b47c2541c460fe8d4cd74d385.pdf d96797de2bb4053a6145c3470f0393a4 PDF Text Text ¢EIN DESIGN 4121 C Y P R U S Pafos Chamber of Commerce & Industry Pafos Tourism Committee, P .O.Box 60082, 8100 Pafos, Cyprus, Tel:+357 26935115, Fax:+357 26944602 Email:info@visitpafos.org.cy, Web site:www.visitpafos.org.cy Culture & Archaeology �Immerse yourself in the archaeology, history and culture of Pafos and experience at first hand one of the oldest civilisations of the world, famous for the cult of Aphrodite and later for the spread of Christianity. Pafos was the island’s capital for six centuries. Like an open-air museum, large parts of it have been put on UNESCO’s heritage list. Pafos For The Culture Lov er cratch the soil anywhere in Cyprus and you will find remnants of the island’s turbulent history, testimony that its strategic position was coveted by every great power. Admire the spectacular scenery at the mythological birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty. Explore the area’s unique archaeological legacy at Marion or Palaipafos, both ancient city-kingdoms in the Iron Age. S Once a Roman provincial capital, Pafos played a crucial role in the Empire. Admire the exquisite floor mosaics of the Roman villas depicting scenes from mythology, arguably the best in the eastern Mediterranean and the impressive underground Tombs of the Kings nearby, carved out of solid rock and decorated with Doric pillars. In addition to the wealth of outdoor sites, tour the priceless collection of artefacts displayed in the Pafos District Archaeological Museum where you can see objects spanning the history of one of the oldest civilizations in the Mediterranean, including pottery, coins, tombstones and statues. Ancient temples, rock-cut tombs, Roman villas with elaborate floor mosaics, reflect a highly sophisticated society. �distant outpost of the Byzantine Empire, Cyprus escaped the iconoclastic decrees and Byzantine art survived and flourished here. Marvel at the vivid wall paintings in the apses of medieval churches and especially those in the cave a hermit carved out of the mountain at the monastery of St Neophytos. Chrysorrogiatissa monastery has a collection of important Byzantine icons, some of them believed to work miracles, including one supposedly painted by St Luke. Many important figures influential in the spread of Christianity came from Cyprus, which became known as the ‘island of saints’. It was the first country in the world to come under Christian administration. See the St Paul’s Pillars in Pafos where, legend has it, St Paul was flogged when he visited the island together with St Barnabas, the founder of the Church of Cyprus, in AD 45 before converting the Roman governor. A Discover some fine Christian architectural masterpieces such as the Agia Paraskevi church at Geroskipou with its rare five-apse plan and admire the ruins of two early Christian basilicas at the church of Agios Georgios in Pegeia with its interesting mosaic floors and rock-hewn Roman tombs overlooking the sea. Visit Agia Solomoni church, originally a Christian catacomb. The sacred tree outside it is believed to cure diseases. Visit the castle in picturesque Pafos harbour. Originally a Byzantine defensive construction, it was rebuilt by the Franks destroyed by the Venetians and rebuilt by the Ottomans. Land of saints, painted churches, legends and miracle-working icons. Nowhere else can you see every style of Byzantine art in such a small area. �oday Pafos is a part of the island where you can still feel the magic of the goddess of beauty. Exult in the majestic landscapes and unspoiled coastlines untouched by time around the Akamas coastline. Explore the countryside inland and notice how elements of Byzantine architecture are reflected in the arches of the traditional stone-built village houses of the Laonas area. T Discover remote villages where old customs and traditions have been kept alive down the generations. Age-old crafts continue to be made, such as traditional lace-making and basket-weaving, and potters still create anthropomorphic vessels. The grapevine is still cultivated and wine produced in a tradition that goes back 4000 years.Visit the Folk Art museum at Geroskipou for a striking representation of traditional Cypriot life. Experience the modern version of the rituals connected with the worship of Aphrodite in the ‘Anthestiria’, or spring flower festivals, and ‘Kataklysmos’, the Festival of the Flood, in June when participants plunge into the sea to commemorate the goddess’ emergence from the waves. The Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus still plays an important role in society today, with its emphasis on customs that keep the family unit close-knit. The many saints are all remembered with colourful village celebrations, or ‘panegiria’, in honour of one of their name days held almost on a weekly basis. A picturesque island where past meets present at every turn, with a strong culture and many traditions handed down through the ages. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Title A name given to the resource Culture and Archaeology Subject The topic of the resource Cyprus--Culture--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Πολιτισμός--Οδηγοί Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Culture_and_Archaeology_en_lrg Description An account of the resource Immerse yourself in the archaeology, history and culture of Paphos and experience at first hand one of the oldest civilisations of the world, famous for the cult of Aphrodite and later for the spread of Christianity. Paphos was the island’s capital for six centuries. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 35.151625, 33.375048 Cyprus--Culture--Guidebooks Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Πολιτισμός--Οδηγοί Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/0e9a501f0a0c415819f8ce0e98f82679.pdf e41117ae76a82826299fff7fadf44d49 PDF Text Text Cyprus. A place to discover �2 �S UNSHINE AND MORE Smell the jasmine and the wild thyme. Taste one of the oldest wines of the world. Walk in pine scented forests, or ski on the snowy peaks in the morning. Take a dip in the warm blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon. Wonder at Greek temples, Byzantine churches and ancient artefacts thousands of years old. Play a round of golf, go cycling, or hiking round the countryside, or take up a new sport. Feel at one with nature, or dance the night away. Look beyond sun and sea. In Cyprus there is much to enjoy, see and do. It’s a whole world condensed in a small area. Experience it all! 1 �C o a s t s T HIS IS THE LIFE Sink your toes into warm sand, feel the sun on your skin and look out on the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea. Nothing beats Cyprus for a beach holiday. With a wealth of beaches to choose from, you are bound to find one that suits your taste. There are fine white sandy beaches with shallow turquoise waters, or deep water bays with rocky outcrops perfect for snorkelling or diving. Long stretches of coastline lend themselves to jogging, while secluded coves beckon when you want to be alone. From the quiet backwaters of the western peninsula, to the lively resorts in the east, the island has something for everyone. Whether you want a five star luxury beachside hotel with every amenity, a hotel apartment or villa with pool for flexibility, or a quiet hideaway in a simple family run establishment, the island can accommodate you. Savour fresh Mediterranean flavours at numerous restaurants featuring both local and international cuisine and live the night away to the latest sounds or join in a Greek sirtaki dance. Alternatively, just lie back and enjoy Cyprus’ magical evenings gazing at the stars through clear skies and lulled by the gentle sounds of the night crickets. In Cyprus the living is laidback; you set your own pace. 2 ���N a t u r e 1 I NSPIRATION NATURALLY If you’re a nature lover, Cyprus will inspire you. From rugged coasts to mountain peaks, sunny vineyards to cool pine forests, flat expanses of wheat fields to lush citrus orchards, the changing landscape within short distances offers endless opportunities for the artist or photographer in you. Sunshine is practically guaranteed and not just in the summer. As a year round destination, each season has its special allure. Spring, like an impressionist painting, will delight you with its profusion of colour. Autumn is pleasant with its lack of crowds, while the mild winter, when everything turns green, is ideal for hiking and cycling, for taking in the culture, or for long-stay visitors. The island is a must-visit for birdwatchers as there are several endemic bird species and hundreds of migrating birds passing through. Rare plants, such as the Cyprus tulip and cyclamen, will fascinate botanists, while geologists can marvel at majestic rock formations derived from millions of years old oceanic crust. Cyprus is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where sea turtles come ashore to breed on the island's sandy beaches and are strictly protected, as is the elusive mouflon, a rare wild mountain sheep roaming the Troodos mountain sides. 5 �C u l t u r e S TEP INTO THE PAST Experience at first hand one of the oldest civilisations of the world going back 10,000 years. Famous for its copper in antiquity, Cyprus (‘Kypros’ in Greek) has even given the metal its Latin name, cuprum. Long coveted by foreign powers due to its strategic position at the crossroad between three continents, the island is like a large open-air museum where you can see evidence of its chequered past, making it a mosaic of different civilisations and periods. 2 3 The cult of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek mythological goddess of love and beauty, flourished here. People came from miles around to take part in the celebrations in her name. Nowadays a modern version of the rituals connected with the cult is the ‘Anthestiria’, or spring flower festival. The island was the first country the apostles Paul and Barnabas visited in their mission to spread Christianity and the first to come under Christian administration. See the stone column in Pafos where, legend has it, St Paul was flogged in AD 45 before converting the Roman governor there. Many fine examples of Byzantine art survived here. Hidden away in the pine forests, are Cyprus’ painted churches with their colourful frescoes on walls and apses, ten of which have been put on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 6 6 ��P e o p l e F EEL THE HUMAN TOUCH You’ll be given the warmest of welcomes in Cyprus. As you travel round the island you will find that the spirit of hospitality is very strong. Cypriots have a reputation for being friendly, so don’t be surprised if they invite you into their homes and go out of their way to treat you as one of the family. Stay in a restored village house or inn, part of the island’s agrotourism project, and experience rural living at first hand. Most Cypriots speak English and you will be instantly accepted and given a taste of the local culture and way of life. The people’s helpful nature means that if your car ever breaks down you will never be stuck at the roadside for more than a few minutes before someone stops to help. You’ll make many good friends in Cyprus! 8 ��4 �R e g i o n s L EFKOSIA (Nicosia) and its environs The 1,000 year old capital Situated in the middle of the island Lefkosia (Nicosia) is a busy modern commercial and business centre. The centre of the city is its old quarter surrounded by a Venetian sandstone fortress wall with a moat and heart-shaped bastions. Wander round narrow streets with their overhanging balconies and the beautifully restored pedestrian precinct with craft shops, cafés and tavernas. Mosques and palm trees give an oriental atmosphere to the old city. Make sure you stop off at St John’s Cathedral with its frescoes and the marvellous museum of Byzantine icons. In the evening catch a concert in the moat or an exhibition at the Famagusta Gate, one of the three original entrances into the old city, which has now been restored and is used as a cultural centre. The Cyprus Museum houses the best collection of archaeological artefacts on the island, including a first century AD Roman statuette of Aphrodite of Soli, while the Leventis Museum depicts the history of the town. Venture out of Nicosia through olive groves and orchards and drive up into the pine forest to the Monastery of Machairas. On the way visit Tamassos, an ancient copper producing city, and nearby Agios Irakleidios Convent, which was built in honour of Cyprus’ first bishop saint. Further on picturesque villages abound, such as those of Pera and Fikardou with their cobbled streets and preserved stone and adobe houses, which will give you a glimpse of rural life in Cyprus. 6 11 5 �R e g i o n s 7 L EMESOS (Limassol) and its environs Bon viveur Crusader town The island’s second largest city, Lemesos (Limassol) spreads out between two ancient city-kingdoms, Amathous to the east and Kourion to the west, two of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Cyprus. It is the island’s main port, the centre of the wine industry and a bustling holiday resort. A large number of hotels and hotel apartments line a 15 km coastline interspersed with eucalyptus groves and linked by a promenade popular with walkers or joggers. Wander round the narrow streets of the old town radiating out from the fishing harbour. The medieval castle was the site of the royal wedding in the Middle Ages between Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria of Navarre, and now houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum. Browse through the array of goods and produce in the atmospheric Market. The town’s inhabitants are renowned for their love of fun so not surprisingly the nightlife is varied, with all sorts of tavernas, discos and clubs. Enjoy a summer concert under the stars in the Greco-Roman theatre of Kourion, or join in the Bacchian excesses at the Wine Festival in September, or have fun at the Carnival with its fancy dress chariot parade and parties. A short drive out into the surrounding countryside will take you through vineyards and quaint wine producing villages. The castle of Kolossi is where the sweet dessert wine “Commandaria”, the world’s oldest named wine, was produced by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem who had their headquarters here in the Middle Ages. Germasogeia dam and Akrotiri salt lake, at the edge of which is the Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats, are unique wetlands ideal for observing nature and wildlife and peaceful places to relax, go for a walk or indulge in some angling or birdwatching. 12 9 8 �8 �R e g i o n s 10 L ARNAKA and its environs Where East meets West Both Christianity and Islam have revered religious sites in Larnaka. Larnaka was the second home of St. Lazarus, who lived here after his resurrection and later became its first Bishop. The impressive 10th century Church of St Lazarus in the centre of the town was built over the saint’s tomb and is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus. 11 The mosque of Hala Sultan Tekke, built in honour of the Prophet Mohammed’s aunt who died here after falling from her horse, is an important place of Moslem pilgrimage. Its minaret rises up amidst a copse of tall palm and cypress trees, shimmering like an oasis mirage on the edge of the salt lake, a favourite winter habitat for flamingoes and other migratory birds. The town is built over the ancient citykingdom of Kition, a rich sea port and major centre of the copper trade and later a Phoenician stronghold. Its remains can be seen today in its cyclopean walls made of giant blocks of stone and a complex of 12th century BC Mycenaean Greek temples. Stroll along the palm-lined sea-front promenade and indulge in some people watching at one of the many cafés or restaurants. The nearby marina is a friendly community of local yacht owners and a haunt for yachtsmen from all over the world. 12 14 On the outskirts of town, the Angeloktisti Church in the village of Kiti has rare 6th century Byzantine mosaics. Solitary Stavrovouni, dramatically perched on the peak of a mountain top, is one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus. The hills are dotted with picturesque villages like Vavla or Lefkara, famous for its local lace and its filigree silver-ware. Choirokoitia with its reconstructed round huts and Tenta are important Neolithic settlements, the former being a world heritage site. �11 ��R e g i o n s P AFOS and its environs Aphrodite’s realm In antiquity Pafos was the centre of the cult of Aphrodite. Swim in the sea by the rocks known as Petra tou Romiou where the goddess was believed to have risen from the waves, make a pilgrimage to her sanctuary at Kouklia, or visit the grotto near Polis where she was supposed to have bathed. Pafos, with its pleasant harbour and medieval fort, combines a cosmopolitan holiday resort, spectacular countryside and historical sites. It was the capital of Cyprus for 600 years in ancient times and its archaeological legacy is such that UNESCO put the whole town on its World Cultural Heritage List. The intricate floor mosaics in villas dating back to the Roman period depicting scenes from Greek mythology are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. Equally impressive are the underground Tombs of the Kings carved out of solid rock and decorated with Doric pillars. The museum at Maa-Paleokastro near Coral Bay has an interesting collection of artefacts from the period of Mycenean Greek colonisation of Cyprus. Byzantine treasures abound, such as the remarkable five-domed church of Agia Paraskevi in Geroskipou, or the ruins of two early Christian basilicas at Agios Georgios in Pegeia. 13 The Monastery of Agios Neofytos has wonderfully colourful frescoes painted on the walls in a cave that the hermit carved out of the mountain. Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery is worth visiting for its fine icons and a taste of the locally produced vintage wine from its own winery. If peace and quiet in harmony with nature are what you are after, head for the Polis area. The Akamas peninsula is an area of natural wilderness with dramatic coastlines and sandy coves. Here you can explore the various picturesque villages, walk along one of the many scenic nature trails or take a boat trip along the dramatic coastline that all form part of Aphrodite’s playground. 14 17 �LA C A O CE N EUROPE AT N TI ASIA M ED IT E R RA AFRICA NEA N CYPRUS SE A Cape Kormakitis Livera Lambous Karavas Myrtou Y Agios Ilarion O M ORF Pyrgos KEY Cape Arnaoutis † Church, Monastery C H R YS O Akamas Archaeological site Town O CH Peristerona Lysos Fyti Kathikas Lasa † Maa Panagia Stroumpi Chrysorrogiatissa Agios Agios Nikolaos Neofytos † Coral Bay PAFOS MARCH 19,4 10,0 8,0 16,9 68 8,9 APRIL 26,6 16,5 11,2 19,0 69 2,6 JUNE 30,7 20,1 12,8 21,8 70 0,3 JULY 33,0 22,2 12,6 24,1 71 0,0 AUGUST 33,2 22,6 11,9 25,4 73 0,3 SEPTEMBER 31,3 20,4 10,6 25,8 67 0,3 OCTOBER 28,6 17,7 8,9 23,2 68 3,4 Raindays NOVEMBER 23,5 13,4 7,2 20,2 73 7,3 DECEMBER 19,0 10,0 5,8 18,6 81 10,0 Vavla Cho Te 22,6 12,7 9,2 17,4 67 5,0 MAY Humidity (%) 17,5 8,1 7,2 16,6 73 9,1 Sea temperature in oC FEBRUARY Machairas Platres Alassa Kouklia Palaipafos Aphrodite’s Sanctuary Sanctuary of Apollon Ylatis Kolossi Kourion Pissouri Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s birthplace) Cape Aspron Germasogeia Amathous Polemidia E P I S K O PI B Salt Lake AY LEMESOS (Limassol) IR I B A Y Harbour ROT K A Cr ete Ha Al ,R ex ho an dr Cape Gata ia Cape Zevgari rut Bei 17,3 8,4 6,1 16,5 77 11,4 Timi † Omodos Arsos Koilani Laneia Vasa Vouni Lofou Geroskipou Pafos International Airport Palaichori s eu ira s, P JANUARY Trooditissa Pelendri Agros Fikardou Gourri de MONTHS Maximum daily coastal temperature in oC Minimum night coastal temperature in oC Mean daily Sunshine (Hours) TEMPERATURES Kedares Lempa Kyperounta † Mandria Ag Kakopetria Pedoulas Pano Panagia † Galata Moutoulas Troodos Pe Klirou † Cedar Valley Pegeia Peristerona Asinou Panagia Gerakies tou Kykkou Drouseia Limit of area under Turkish occupation Karavostasi Stavros tis Psokas Polis Village Motorway MORFOU Nikitari Argaka Baths of Aphrodite Lakki Neon Chorion Main Road AREA UNDE Astromeritis Soloi B U BA Vouni AY Pomos U �Cape Apostolos Andreas † Apostolos Andreas Rizokarpaso Aigialousa Karpasia Davlos Kantara KERYNEIA Lambousa Agios Amvrosios Bellapais Agios Ilarion Cape Elaia Agios Epiktitos Trikomo Voufaventon Pentadaktylos A UNDER TURKISH OCCUPATION SINCE 1974 BA Y Apostolos Varnavas † Salamis Egkomi LEFKOSIA (Nicosia) AMMOCHOSTOS (Famagusta) Latsia Deftera A FA M A GUS T Lefkonoiko Deryneia Tamassos † Paralimni Nisou Pera rou Liopetri Agios Irakleidios Sotira Lymbia Protaras Agia Napa Xylofagou ardou Cape Gkreko Kornos Machairas Harbour LARNAKA Marina ARN Stavrovouni † Pano Lefkara Kato Lefkara Vavla AK A B A Y L Hala Sultan Tekkesi Salt Lake Kiti † Agios Cape Pyla Larnaka International Airport Kofinou Minas Choirokoitia Mazotos Cape Kiti Tenta Zygi Kalymnos Beach (Governor’s Beach) BA Y ex an dr ia Ha ifa DISTANCE CHART (Km) LEFKOSIA s LEMESOS PAFOS 80 LEMESOS 152 72 PAFOS LARNAKA 20km 70 142 LARNAKA TROODOS 0 47 80 51 123 121 TROODOS AGIA NAPA 81 107 184 POLIS PARALIMNI 188 108 41 163 AGIA NAPA 37 177 160 220 POLIS 85 111 178 44 158 5 219 �R e g i o n s 15 A MMOCHOSTOS (Famagusta) The South-East Coast Golden days, silvery nights Once sleepy fishing villages, Agia Napa on the south-east coast with its fabulous sandy beaches, and Protaras, the coastal area of Paralimni, in the east with its hundreds of windmills, nowadays buzz with life. Spend the day sunning yourself on the beach, swimming in the warm turquoise waters or taking a short cruise along the coast. Some of the best snorkeling and diving can be had off Cape Gkreko, the eastern peninsula national forest park, with its secluded coves and rocky platforms, impressive cliff top views and sea caves. In the evening dine at one of the many restaurants, especially one of the local ones in Paralimni, or jive to the latest sounds at one of numerous nightclubs. Drive through the main potato-growing area of the island, known collectively as the Kokkinochoria (red soil villages) because of the rich red earth in which the crops are grown. Stop off at the tiny estuary known by the locals as Potamos and watch the fishing boats haul in their catch in their multicoloured baskets. Culture lovers can explore the medieval churches found in villages like Sotira or go round the folk art museums displaying rural artefacts in Deryneia and Avgorou. The children will love the new Sea Museum, “Thalassa”, in Agia Napa, which has an amazing replica of a 4th century trading ship which sunk off the coast of Kyrenia. 17 20 16 ��R e g i o n s 18 T HE TROODOS MOUNTAINS Beneath the whispering pines Take a trip into the mountains for a refreshing break from the heat of the central plains and the coast. Rising to almost 2000 metres above sea level, the Troodos peaks provide panoramic views and a place to go skiing in winter. Charming villages, some with cobbled streets and preserved folk architecture, nestle on terraced slopes amid vineyards and orchards of almond, hazelnut and cherry trees. Stop off at one of the cafés or restaurants next to a burbling mountain stream and try one of the preserved fruit desserts served as a typical island welcome, or dine on the locally produced rainbow trout, a speciality in the region. 19 Spend the day walking along one of the many nature trails, resting at a picnic site along the way, or visit the Visitor Centre in the Troodos forest park area. The Cedar Valley is home to an unusually large number of Cypriot cedars and so far from the madding crowds that the only sounds you will hear when you switch off the engine of your car are those of nature. In the evening nightingales songs will lull you to sleep. The Troodos mountains are where the painted churches of Cyprus, superb examples of Byzantine art, can be found. The church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis in Kakopetria, together with those of Asinou and of Panagia tou Araka in the village of Lagoudera, are considered to be some of the most outstanding on the island. Kykkos Monastery, the largest on the island, has an excellent Byzantine museum and a golden icon of the Virgin Mary, allegedly painted by St. Luke. 22 ��T r a v e l P l a n n e r B YZANTINE ROUTE The best way to explore Cyprus is by car. An excellent road network links the cities making distances short and easy, but remember to drive on the left hand side of the road. Here are some thematic routes to help you discover the island. See the famous painted churches of Cyprus, ten Byzantine churches on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, with their remarkable pitched wooden roofs, icons and frescoes. Scattered throughout the Troodos mountain areas of Marathassa, Solea and Pitsilia, they are often situated in beautiful settings among the trees and are bound to impress you. 20 21 LEFKOSIA (Nicosia) Astromeritis Peristerona Nikitari Marathasa Polis Agios Ioannis Lampadistis 8 (Kalopanagiotis) Panagia (Moutoullas) 9 Kykkos Arch. Stavros tis Psokas Michael 10 (Pedoulas) Troodos Mandria Agios Nikolaos Kedares 7 Panagia Asinou Panagia Podithou (Galata) Solea Stavros tou Agiasmati Agios Nikolaos 1 (Platanistasa) 5 (Kakopetria) Pitsilia 4 Panagia tou Araka Sotiros (Lagoudera) 2 (Palaichori) Agros Platres 3 Timios Stavros (Pelendri) 6 Laneia PAFOS Alassa Geroskipou Nikokleia Kouklia LEMESOS (Limassol) 24 UNESCO World Heritage List PITSILIA 1. Stavros tou Agiasmati 2. Sotiros 3. Timios Stavros 4. Panagia tou Araka SOLEA 5. Agios Nikolaos 6. Panagia Podithou 7. Panagia Asinou MARATHASA 8. Agios Ioannis Lampadistis 9. Panagia Moutoulla 10. Arch. Michael Road Network �W Lemesos (Limassol) Troodos A6 INE ROUTES Road Network Pelendri Foini Platres Mandria Pera Pedi Omodos Arsos Koilani Vasa Trimiklini Laneia Vouni Malia Monagri Agios Amvrosios Pachna Koumandaria Region Souni Zanakia Anogyra A6 LEMESOS (Limassol) Erimi Kolossi The sun-kissed southern slopes of the Troodos mountains above Lemesos (Limassol) and Pafos are renowned for their vineyards and their delightful hillside villages and a perfect opportunity to meet and mix with the locals. Take a tour of the wineries and in some wine-tasting, or sample other grape-based delicacies. Visit an old monastery or the Cyprus Cape Zevgari Wine Museum at Erimi. Occasionally you may come across an old stone bridge or a secluded Byzantine church. There are stylish hill resorts, villages famous for their pottery and even a donkey sanctuary, Cyprus’ traditional beast of burden, at Vouni. Largest wine companies Salt Lake Cape Gata Pafos Cedar Valley Panagia Kathikas Pegeia Polemi Stroumpi Chrysorrogiatissa monastery Statos Letymvou Tsada Mesogi PAFOS Road Network Pafos International Airport is 25 �Cape Arnaoutis T r a v e l P l a n n e r Akamas Stavros tis Psokas Baths of Aphrodite Polis Lysos Drouseia Kritou Tera Steni Goudi Milikouri Cedar Valley Lemythou Troodos Treis Elies Agios Georgios N Pegeia Tsada Coral Bay Episkopi PAFOS Agia Varvara Acheleia ATURE ROUTE (EUROPEAN PATH E4) A Troodos Koili Pafos International Airport The E-paths are designated by the European Ramblers Association and form a European network of 11 long-distance walking routes running for many thousands of kilometres across the whole of Europe. The Cyprus section of path E4 starts or finishes at Larnaka airport, goes through Cape Gkreko, up into the Troodos mountains and down to the Akamas region, ending or starting at Pafos airport. Along the way it takes ramblers through areas of exceptional beauty, and significant ecological, historical, cultural and scientific interest. NTIQUITY ROUTE 22 Imagine life in the Stone Age by visiting the ancient settlements of Tenta and Choirokoitia with its quaint reconstructed round huts. Wander through the remains of the ancient city-kingdom of Kition, once a rich sea port and major copper trading centre. Admire the spectacular views from the cliff tops of Amathous and Kourion, the two ancient city-kingdoms that flank the modern town of Lemesos (Limassol). Amathous was where the world’s largest stone vase was found, now displayed in the Louvre Museum. The splendid GrecoRoman theatre at Kourion is still used for cultural performances today. Visit the world heritage sites of the sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia, the Tombs of the Kings and the exquisite Pafos mosaics. 23 26 �os AMMOCHOSTOS (Famagusta) Troulloi Stavros tou Agiasmati Agios Epifanios Kochi Lythrodontas Panagia tou Araka Machairas Delikipos Sotira Ormideia Aradipou Kalo Chorio Klavdia Hala Sultan Stavrovouni Tekkesi Paralimni Agia Napa Voroklini Kelia Kornos Lazania Pyla Avdellero Xylofagou LARNAKA Potamos Cape Gkreko 25 Salt Larnaka International Airport Lake 24 LEMESOS (Limassol) Kition (Mycenaean Greek and Phoenican site) (Ancient city-kingdom) Choirokoitia (Prehistoric site) Tombs of the Kings Pafos Mosaics PAFOS Sanctuary of Palaipafos (Kouklia) Aphrodite’s Sanctuary Apollon Ylatis (Ancient city-kingdom) Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s birthplace) LARNAKA Tenta (Prehistoric site) Amathous (Ancient city-kingdom) LEMESOS (Limassol) Kourion (Ancient city-kingdom) 27 26 �T r a v e l P l a n n e r 27 A PHRODITE ROUTE Follow in the footsteps of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty and protectress of Cyprus. The route centres on the archaeological sites dedicated to the ancient cult of Aphrodite and includes Palaipafos (Kouklia), Amathous and Kition. These are linked to other sites and museums with artefacts related to the goddess. Wander through layers of history, culture and mythology as you learn all about her birth, mythology, character, the rituals connected with her cult, as well as plants and seashells associated with her. LEFKOSIA (Nicosia) Cape Arnaoutis Akamas Baths of Aphrodite Polis Idalion (Ancient city-kingdom) Tamassos Agia Napa (Ancient city-kingdom) Kition Cape Gkreko (Ancient city-kingdom) LARNAKA Salt Lake Lempa Coral Bay PAFOS Geroskipou Palaipafos (Kouklia) Aphrodite’s Sanctuary (Ancient city-kingdom) Amathous (Ancient city-kingdom) LEMESOS (Limassol) Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Birthplace) Cape Aspron 28 28 W �ko Ammochostos (Famagusta) Deryneia Paralimni Frenaros Avgorou Sotira Protaras Liopetri Agia Napa Aradippou Ormideia Xylofagou Potamos Cape Gkreko Cape Pyla LARNAKA Stavrovouni Larnaka Int. Airport Hala Sultan Tekkesi Lefkara Salt Lake Kiti Kofinou Skarinou E W Mazotos ASTERN ROUTE Pachyammos Pomos Cape Arnaoutis Baths of Akamas Aphrodite Argaka Lakki Neon Chorion Tour the unspoilt western part of Cyprus. The short route will take you through the area around Polis with its traditional architecture, along a long stretch of beach to the villages of Pomos with its pretty fishing shelter, and Pachyammos with an important pilgrimage church, returning through the mountains via Stavros tis Psokas, where you can see the mouflons, via Lysos and Peristerona with its Byzantine museum. The longer trip takes the scenic route back to Pafos through the Cedar Valley, Kykkos Monastery, Platres and then down through the Diarizos valley. Polis Peristerona Stavros tis Psokas Lysos Kykkos Monastery Cedar Valley Drouseia Pedoulas Troodos ESTERN ROUTE 30 29 Take in the eastern corner of the island starting from Agia Napa with its white sandy beaches or Protaras with its windmills. Drive through the agricultural area of the Kokkinochoria (Red Soil villages), through the city of Larnaka with its palm-lined seafront. Continue on through Meneou to Kiti, making sure you visit the beautiful Byzantine church of Angeloktisti, as well as the museum at Mazotos and the camel park. Admire the panoramic view from the peak at Stavrovouni with its monastery and tour through the picturesque hillside villages, particularly Lefkara, known for its lace and silverware. Meneou Kathikas Platres Pegeia Agios Nikolaos Coral Bay Mandria Kedares Lempa Diarizos Valley PAFOS Geroskipou Agios Georgios Nikokleia Pafos International Airport Mandria Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s birthplace) 29 Cape Aspron ��E v e n t s S PECTACULAR TREATS There’s a myriad of events that take place in Cyprus throughout the year to tickle your fancy. Enjoy cultural performances with big star names in the most romantic settings from medieval castles to Greco-Roman theatres under starry Mediterranean skies. Book a ticket for the annual opera event in Pafos, attend an ancient Greek drama festival, enjoy a “Musical Sunday” on the beach on a winter morning, or chase round the special stages of the Cyprus Car Rally. Numerous traditional events are held throughout the year that you can also enjoy. Marvel at the sumptuous pageantry of Greek Orthodox Easter and become part of the celebrations of the many festivities held on the island, like Kataklysmos (the Festival of the Flood) in June, Epiphany by the sea in winter, or the many colourful village festivals throughout the summer. 32 31 31 �S p o r t s F UN AND GAMES When you’ve had your fill of sun and sea, try something new. Cyprus is perfect for indulging in your favourite outdoor activities or interests. Whether you just want to play for fun while on holiday, or are a professional athlete looking for winter training, there are facilities here for all kinds of sports. European soccer teams have for years been coming to the island in winter in order to prepare for the next season. Many Olympic hopefuls come here to train, such as Greece’s Olympic gold windsurfing medallist, as well as the British Olympic team. Catch a top class international sporting fixture while you’re here, such as the annual Cyprus Car Rally, or the Men’s Challenger tennis tournament. Or play a round of golf at one of the island’s purpose-built resorts set in peaceful surroundings with spectacular views. Cycling and hiking are an enjoyable way both to keep fit and to explore the island. Short distances mean that cyclists can hone their skills on a variety of surfaces ranging from flat country roads to mountain tracks along peaceful, unfrequented and scenic routes that have been tested by many cycling champions. Being an island, water sports feature strongly among the many activities available. Discover the magic of the underwater world by snorkelling or diving in warm crystal clear seas. Windsurfing and sailing can be enjoyed all the year round, thanks to the steady winds and mild weather, while coastal cruising and deep-water fishing are also popular. You could even use the island as a base for a short cruise to other nearby countries. 32 �33 M IXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE As the easternmost country of the European Union and at the crossroads of three continents, Cyprus is a perfect place for conferences, exhibitions, corporate events and incentive travel programmes. Many top class hotels provide a range of purpose-built facilities catering for all types of meetings, from small seminars of just a few people to full-scale conventions of over a thousand. Give your staff an incentive to improve their performance by rewarding them with a golfing holiday. Send them on a wine tour of mountain villages, or on a walking tour into unspoiled countryside, or organise a thematic dinner. Offer them a stay at a spa resort in one of the island’s luxury hotels where friendly and attentive staff will revitalise and energise them pampering them to their hearts content. Or impress your clients with a reception on board a yacht. A large number of destination management companies will make sure everything goes smoothly for your event, from providing transport, to setting up audiovisual equipment, or hiring translators and interpreters. Advanced and reliable telecommunications with fast internet services mean that you can still stay in close touch with home. And with the island having a reputation for service and diversity and English being widely spoken, you are sure to be well taken care of. Conferences & Incentives 33 �Romance, Food and Crafts I SLAND IDYLL T Have a right royal wedding in Cyprus, as Richard the Lionheart, King of England, did when he married Berengaria of Navarre here in the Middle Ages, and drink a toast to your future with one of the oldest wines in the world. Romance is always in the air in the land of Aphrodite, the goddess of love herself. Whether you’re tying the knot for the first time, enjoying a second honeymoon, or celebrating your jubilee, the island provides the perfect backdrop with some of the most romantic locations. Convenient marriage formalities and excellent facilities make getting married here a piece of cake. And whether you prefer an intimate family gathering or a lavish banquet at a luxury hotel, you will find that the island offers good value for money. YPICALLY CYPRIOT A host of products unique to the island will fascinate you. Get to the heart of Cypriot culture by exploring its delicious cuisine, an exotic blend of Greek and oriental dishes. Do as the locals do by dipping a slice of village bread into a bowl of cracked green olives with coriander seeds. Try Cyprus’ famous ‘halloumi’ cheese with watermelon, for an unusual combination of flavours. Or go for everything by ordering ‘mezedes’, a lavish feast of local delicacies. Wash it all down with one of the local beers or wines. You’ll love the taste of the sweet Commandaria wine, whose origins go back to the depths of time. If you’re brave enough, have a shot of ‘zivania’ straight from the fridge. Made from highly-distilled grape juice, it is almost pure alcohol and packs a neat punch. Other grape products include the rubbery ‘shoushoukko’ that you can see hanging from roadside stalls in mountain villages from where you can also buy jars of ‘glyko’, the preserved fruit sweets traditionally served to all guests. Cyprus handicrafts will delight you. Check out the wide selection available at the Handicraft Centre in Lefkosia (Nicosia) and the many souvenir shops. You will find ceramic replicas of ancient pots found in the museum, intricately carved wooden bridal chests with Mediterranean motifs, colourful basketware, silver and copperware, as well as Lefkara lace and embroidery. 34 �I n f o r m a t i o n Visit the Tourist Information Offices in any of the main towns and resorts for personal assistance and guidance. Open every day except Sundays. 34 TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES IN CYPRUS Lefkosia (Nicosia) Tel: 22 67 42 64 Lemesos (Limassol) Tel: 25 36 27 56 CTO OFFICES ABROAD CYPRUS CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Leoforos Lemesou 19, Lefkosia (Nicosia) P.O.Box 24535, CY 1390 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Cyprus Tel. (00357) 22 69 11 00, Fax: (00357) 22 33 16 44 E-mail: cytour@visitcyprus.com Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com UNITED KINGDOM CYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE 17, Hanover Street London W1S 1YP Tel. 0207 569 8800, Fax: 0207 499 4935 E-mail: informationcto@btconnect.com Germasogeia Tel: 25 32 32 11 GREECE - ATHENES CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Voukourestiou 38, Kolonaki, Athens 10673 Tel. (210) 36 10 178, (210) 36 10 057 Fax: (210) 36 44 798 E-mail: cto–athens@ath.forthnet.gr GREECE-THESSALONIKI CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Nikis Ave., 37, Thessaloniki 54013, P.O.Box 50046 Tel. (2310) 242880, Fax: (2310) 286881 E-mail: kotthes@the.forthnet.gr Lemesos Harbour Tel: 25 57 18 68 Larnaka Tel: 24 65 43 22 Larnaka Airport Tel: 24 64 35 76 Pafos Tel: 26 93 28 41 Kato Pafos Tel: 26 93 05 21 IRELAND CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 71 Lower Leeson Str., Dublin 2 Tel. 00 353-1-6629269, Fax: 00 353-1-6629270 E-mail: cyprusinfo@eircom.net ITALY ENTE NAZIONALE PER IL TURISMO DI CIPRO Via Santa Sofia 6, 20122 Milano Tel. 02 58 31 98 35, 02 58 30 33 28 Fax: 02 58 30 33 75 E-mail: info@turismocipro.it GERMANY - FRANKFURT FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN Zeil 127, 60313 Frankfurt Tel. (069) 25 19 19, Fax: (069) 25 02 88 E-mail: info@cto–fra.de UNITED STATES CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANIZATION 13 East 40th Str. New York, NY 10016 Tel. (00 1212) 683-5280, Fax: (00 1212) 683-5282 E-mail: gocyprus@aol.com Agia Napa Tel: 23 72 17 96 GERMANY - BERLIN FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN Wallstr. 27, 10179 Berlin Tel. 0 30-23 45-75 90, Fax: 0 30-23 45-75 92 E-mail: cto_berlin@t—online.de ISRAEL CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Top Tower-14th floor, Dizengoff Centre 50 Dizengoff Str., - Tel-Aviv 64332 Tel. 00-972-3-52 57 442, Fax: 00-972-3-52 57 443 E-mail: cto@netvision.net.il Platres Tel: 25 42 13 16 SWITZERLAND FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN Gottfried Keller – Strasse 7, CH-8001 Zürich Tel. (+4144) 262 3303, Fax: (+4144) 251 2417 Geneva: Tel: (+4122) 741 33 03 E-mail: ctozurich@bluewin.ch HUNGARY CIPRUSI IDEGENFORGALMI HIVATAL H-1051 Budapest Dorottya Str. 3. III floor Tel. 00-36-1-266 6044, Fax: 00-36-1-266 6043 E-mail: ciprusinfo@t-online.hu Paralimni - Protaras Tel: 23 83 28 65 RUSSIAN FEDERATION - ST. PETERSBURG CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 27, Furshtatskaya street, 191123 St. Petersburg Tel: 007-812-332-58-08, Fax: 007-812-332-58-09 E-mail: spbcto@yandex.ru FRANCE OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE 15, Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris Tel. (01) 42.61.42.49, Fax: (01) 42.61.65.13 E-mail: cto.chypre.paris@wanadoo.fr Polis Tel: 26 32 24 68 RUSSIAN FEDERATION - MOSCOW CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Povarskaya 9, Building 2, 121069, Moscow Tel. 007 495 223 9684, Fax: 007 495 744 2955 E-mail: moscowcto@yandex.ru AUSTRIA ZYPERN TOURISMUS Parkring 20, A-1010 Wien Tel. (01) 513 18 70, Fax: (01) 513 18 72 E-mail: office@zyperntourismus.at Pafos International Airport Tel: 26 42 31 61 BELGIUM OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE DIENST VOOR TOERISME VAN CYPRUS Avenue de Cortenbergh 61, Kortenberglaan B-1000 Bruxelles/Brussel Tel. 02/735.06.21, Fax: 02/735.66.07 E-mail: cyprus@skynet.be THE NETHERLANDS CYPRUS VERKEERSBUREAU Keizersgracht 635, 1017 DS Amsterdam Tel. (020) 624 4358, Fax: (020) 638 3369 E-mail: cyprus.sun@planet.nl SWEDEN CYPERNS TURISTRÅD Sveavägen 66, 111 43 Stockholm Tel. (08) 10 50 25, Fax: (08) 10 64 14 E-mail: info@ctosweden.org FINLAND CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Aleksanterinkatu 48B, 00100 Helsinki Tel. (0) 9-476 09 100, Fax: (0) 9-476 09 120 E-mail: info@ctofinland.org POLAND CYPRYJSKA ORGANIZACJA TURYSTYCZNA Piekna 20, 00-549 Warszawa Tel.+ 48 22-827 90 36, Fax: + 48 22-827 90 34 E-mail: cto@cypr.pl CZECH REPUBLIC KYPERSKÁ ORGANIZACE CESTOVNÍHO RUCHU Pod Hradbami 662/9, 160 00 Praha 6 Tel. 00-420-222-253 097, Fax: 00-420-222-251 639 E-mail: cto.prague@volny.cz MIDDLE EAST AND ARABIAN GULF CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Al Ghurair Center, Office Tower, No 436B P.O.Box 94670 Deira, Dubai, UAE Tel. (009714) 2277637, Fax: (009414) 2277638 E-mail: tourism@cyprusme.com 35 www.visitcyprus.com Cyprus Online: The official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides comprehensive information on the major attractions of Cyprus, complete with maps, an updated calendar of events, a detailed hotel guide, downloadable photos, a travel planner to help you organise your trip to Cyprus and suggested itineraries. You will also find a list of tour operators covering Cyprus, information on conferences and incentives and a wealth of other useful information. 35 �General Information ñ Cyprus is a member of the European Union since 1st May 2004 with Euro being the official currency since 1st January 2008. ñ Visas: No visas are required for entry into Cyprus by nationals of most European countries. Nationals of other countries should contact the nearest Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus, or if none, the nearest British Consulate. ñ The importation, possession and use of narcotics and psychotropic substances are strictly prohibited by law. ñ Vaccination: None required. ñ Tap water is drinkable. ñ Banks in Cyprus open for the public from 08:30 to 13:30. Automatic Exchange Machines and ATM Machines operate on a 24-hour basis. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon. ñ The voltage on the island is 230. Socket outlets are of flat 3-pin type ñ All international brands of medication are available in well stocked pharmacies all over Cyprus. ñ Telephones: Cyprus’ automatic telephone dialling system reaches over 200 countries. Telecards can be purchased from Post Offices, kiosks and souvenir shops. ñ It is forbidden to remove antiquities from the bottom of the sea, or to take them out of Cyprus without a special export licence. ñ Visitors should respect ecclesiastic traditions and avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless garments in churches and monasteries. ñ Short cruises to the Greek islands, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria can be taken on one of the many comfortable cruise ships which offer full-board accommodation and entertainment at very reasonable prices. ñ Tipping in restaurants, taxis etc is optional but always welcome. ñ A reasonably priced delicious meal popular with the locals is ‘souvlaki stin pitta’ – kebab in a special envelope-type bread. Getting Around the Island 36 ñ Driving is on the left hand side of the road. ñ All resorts are connected by modern dual-carriageway motorways. ñ Transurban service-taxis are shared daytime taxis linking the main towns of Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol), Larnaka and Pafos. A very reasonably priced option for travelling around. ñ Petrol stations in all coastal areas and major towns are equipped with automatic pumps, accepting bank notes and international credit cards, operating on a 24-hour basis. ñ A number of experienced tourist companies organise efficiently-run day trips, excursions and tours, in modern air-conditioned coaches with multilingual guides. ñ Yacht charter is available, with or without crew. PHOTOGRAPHS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Cyprus moufflon Trooditissa Monastery Kourion Early Christian Basilica Bayraktar Mosque Machairas Monastery Cyprus Archaeological Museum Kourion Carnival Kolossi - Medieval Castle Kamares Aqueduct Hala Sultan Tekesi Mosque Agios Lazaros Church Tombs of the Kings Akamas Peninsula Ag. Napa Harbour Agios Elias, Protaras Cape Gkreko Agios Georgios Church, Palechori Kalidonia Falls Stavros tou Agiasmati Church, Platanistasa 21. Panagia Podithou Church, Galata 22. Choirokitia 23. Sanctuary of Apollon Ylatis 24. Akamas Peninsula 25. Troodos mountain range 26. Kourion - Theatre 27. Petra tou Romiou - Aphrodite’s Birthplace 28. Kition - Ancient city-kingdom 29. Agia Napa 30. Akamas Peninsula 31. Cyprus Car Rally 32. Flower Festival 33. Cyprus International Conference Centre 34-35 CTO Limassol Information Office Photos: CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION ACTION GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Production: CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Text: MARINA CHRISTOFIDES Design: SUCCESS ADVERTISING Printing: LITHOWEB LTD SEPTEMBER 2008 ISBN 9963-44-047-9 ��CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION www.visitcyprus.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Cyprus Tourism Organisation Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Στη συγκέντρωση και την τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλε η κα Μύρια Στασουλή Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Cyprus_a_place_to_discover_lrg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 35.151625, 33.375048 Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/files/original/f087cbc8d4e93f9a206c1d3ba046712f.pdf e3732f7cd54ce8904a24ea3abe1c2494 PDF Text Text Cyprus Conferences & Incentives ����Top meeting place Lying in the sparkling blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean and at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia, Cyprus has always had an important strategic position throughout history. Nowadays, as the Easternmost member of the European Union, the island is a perfect meeting place for decision-makers from all over the world. An ideal all year round climate, beautiful scenery, a traditionally hospitable people and a civilisation that goes back 10,000 years. The island has everything to offer to make your next meeting, convention, incentive or other corporate event a tremendous success. Having hosted meetings of heads of government in the past and with over 600 top companies and organisations holding conferences here every year, Cyprus has all the facilities that even the most valued VIPs would need. With a reputation for quality and professionalism, as well as top class facilities and service, you'll find there's no more distinctive venue than Cyprus. 1 �Accommodation Comfort and service for all your needs When it’s time for business you’ll find everything you need. Whether you are planning a full-scale conference of over a thousand participants, or an innovative incentives programme, Cyprus can provide it. There’s an abundance of quality hotels in all towns and holiday resorts with high standards of service to choose from, allowing you the convenience of staying in the same location as your corporate event. The excellent amenities offer fully equipped conference rooms with varying capacities, the latest audio, visual and video conferencing equipment, flexible meeting rooms, break-out rooms and technical equipment, as well as simultaneous translation facilities. Secretarial services are also widely available. Hire the executive boardroom for a small group meeting, host a product launch in the foyer, or hold a reception around the pool or on the terrace, and let the professionals accommodate you. After a day of tough decision-making, put your feet up in your wellappointed air-conditioned room or suite. Cyprus hotels provide every amenity the modern business traveller has come to expect and more, from swimming pools, tennis courts, sauna rooms, and beachfronts, to salt-water pools, exotic gardens, thalassotherapy and health spas. Buffet style dining is popular and presents your participants with a bountiful array of market fresh local and international cuisine. Benefit from special off-season discounts that are usually on offer between mid-November and mid-March, excluding the Christmas period. 2 1 ��Infrastructure keeping in touch Cyprus has a well developed physical and social infrastructure. Efficient dual carriage motorways link all towns and resorts, keeping travel time low and allowing you the freedom to indulge in your pursuits. Many international airlines operate regular flights to Larnaka airport. Transfer times to the capital Lefkosia (Nicosia) and Lemesos (Limassol) are less than one hour. Pafos is served by its own international airport. Within thirty minutes of leaving the arrivals lounge you may find yourself enjoying a drink at your venue hotel. The island’s geographic proximity to other popular destinations means you can add an extra dimension to your event by combining it with a short, value-for-money cruise to a neighbouring country such as Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Greece and the Greek islands. A sophisticated communications system including tele-conferencing, video-conferencing, and widely accessible internet and e-mail facilities will link you anywhere in the world and help you maintain contact with your corporate base at home. On the social side, Cyprus can offer the coporate events organiser a stable economy and a safe and secure European country that respects law and order. 2 �Incentives a bonus worth working for Providing incentives through travel can be very effective and rewarding. Turn experiences into motivation and motivation into returns. A successful incentives program not only increases profits by motivating employees to work harder and customers to buy more, but it also builds loyalty, dedication and camaraderie. Offer your staff the chance to hone their golfing or tennis skills at one of the island’s purpose-built resorts set in peaceful surroundings with spectacular views. Make them feel like millionaires for a day experiencing the comfort of a private yacht, or let them be pampered at one of the island’s luxury spa resorts. Cyprus has an abundance of added-value amenities such as archaeological sites, museums, galleries, sporting and leisure activities, nightlife and entertainment. The culture and heritage of Cyprus is unique, with a 10,000 year history as a meeting place for continents and peoples. This cosmopolitan element gives Cyprus its distinctive flavour, a feature in the choice of destination by corporate clients. Jeep safaris into the countryside, wine tours round picturesque mountain villages, a themed cruise around the attractive coastline, are just some of the possibilities which Cyprus has to offer. 5 �Destination Management Companies leave it to us... Whether you need a live band to play for your soirée, someone to organise games, gimmicks or other entertainment for your pre and post event tours or for escorting members, let the experts do it for you. Numerous professional destination management companies with experienced, efficient and multilingual staff will draw up a complete tailor-made programme to suit your needs and be on hand at all times to supervise every stage of the event. Their portfolio of original, innovative and creative ideas can include anything from an afternoon experiencing village life - sipping coffee and playing backgammon, or baking home-made olive or ‘halloumi cheese’ pies - to a day following in the footsteps of Aphrodite, the legendary goddess of love and beauty, protectress of Cyprus. From the place where she rose from the waves, to dedicated sites where she was worshipped. Having one of the oldest civilisations in the world, there is so much in Cyprus to see, from ancient prehistoric sites, Greco-Roman theatres, exquisite mosaics, to skilfully painted Byzantine churches on the UNESCO world heritage list. Cyprus’ rich cultural heritage, in combination with the beauty and tranquility of its mountainous hinterland vastly enhance the drama and memorability of group events. 6 3 �4 5 6 �KEY † Church, Monastery Archaeological site Town Village Main Road Motorway Limit of area under Turkish occupation 17,5 8,1 7,2 16,6 73 9,1 ARCH 19,4 10,0 8,0 16,9 68 8,9 PRIL 22,6 12,7 9,2 17,4 67 5,0 AY 26,6 16,5 11,2 19,0 69 2,6 NE 30,7 20,1 12,8 21,8 70 0,3 LY 33,0 22,2 12,6 24,1 71 0,0 UGUST Raindays 17,3 8,4 6,1 16,5 77 11,4 BRUARY Humidity (%) NUARY Sea temperature in oC ONTHS Maximum daily coastal temperature in oC Minimum night coastal temperature in oC Mean daily Sunshine (Hours) EMPERATURES 33,2 22,6 11,9 25,4 73 0,3 PTEMBER 31,3 20,4 10,6 25,8 67 0,3 CTOBER 28,6 17,7 8,9 23,2 68 3,4 OVEMBER 23,5 13,4 7,2 20,2 73 7,3 ECEMBER 19,0 10,0 5,8 18,6 81 10,0 �DISTANCE CHART (Km) LEFKOSIA LEMESOS PAFOS 80 LEMESOS 152 72 PAFOS LARNAKA 47 70 142 LARNAKA TROODOS 80 51 123 121 TROODOS AGIA NAPA 81 107 184 POLIS 188 108 41 163 AGIA NAPA 37 177 160 220 POLIS PARALIMNI 85 111 178 44 158 5 219 �Unusual venus one of the kind A number of venues throughout the island lend themselves to small conferences, gala dinners or themed nights, offering unusual surroundings that are bound to impress your conference participants or incentives group. 7 Book a medieval manor or hold a reception in the courtyard of a castle, like Richard the Lionheart did. Hold your meeting at an ancient carob mill or wine museum. Experience theatre in Roman style, under starry skies with the moon on a twinkling sea as a backdrop. Or go local in a village square and try your hand at traditional Cypriot folk dancing and get a taste of Cypriot cuisine and hospitality. You can even send the group off for a fun day out at a donkey farm, riding the island’s beast of burden. �8 Cyprus state fair authority exhibit with confidence The Cyprus State Fairs Authority, with its many years of experience, has the know-how that is needed to guarantee the organisation and coordination of successful local and international exhibitions, conferences and other events. Its Multipurpose Hall Complex situated within the International Fair grounds in Lefkosia (Nicosia) can meet the growing demand for high standard exhibition centres, combining functionality and flexibility. 9 It offers both a conference facility as well as an exhibition area accommodating up to 1,200 participants, a foyer, pavilions, audiovisual equipment, restaurants and cafeterias, as well a technical and administrative support. 11 �Useful information Passports and Visas Cyprus is a member of the European Union since May 2004. No visas are required for entry into Cyprus by nationals of most European countries. Nationals of other countries should contact their nearest Cyprus consulate, or if none, the nearest British consulate. For more information visit the website: http: //www.mfa.gov.cy. There are no vaccination requirements for visitors to Cyprus. Banks The currency of the Republic is the Cyprus Pound (CYí) which is divided into 100 cents. Notes are issued in í20, í10, í5 and í1 denominations. Bank opening hours are from 08:30 to 13:30. Certain banks in tourist areas open during the afternoon. Automatic Exchange Machines and ATM Machines operate on a 24-hour basis and most currencies and denominations are accepted. As of 1.1.08 the Cyprus Republic is expected to enter the euro zone and employ the euro as its currency. The prices listed in the contents of this publication (í) are converted into euros (e) based on the exchange rate of the Cyprus pound against the euro which was set on 10.7.07, i.e í1 = 1.71 or 1=í0.58 Business Hours Shop opening hours vary according to the season. In the summer they are usually open between 09:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 and at other times of the year from 09:00-3:00 and 14:30-18:00. On Wednesdays and Saturdays morning opening hours are observed. Weather Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild winters with some rain and snow on the Troodos range from December to February, separated by short autumn and spring seasons. Extremes of temperature are rare. There is abundant sunshine all the year round, even in December and January when there is an average of six hours of bright sunshine per day. Electricity The Cyprus electricity supply operates on 240 volts a.c 50 H.z with normal 13 amp square pin plugs. Adaptor plugs are widely available from hotel receptions or shops. Getting Around The best way to travel around Cyprus is by car. Self-drive car rental firms have offices in all towns, as well as at Larnaka International Airport. Modern air-conditioned tourist coaches as well as minibuses are also available for hire. Cyprus has a modern road network with dual lane motorways linking the main towns of Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol), Larnaka and Pafos. Approximate journey times from the capital Lefkosia (Nicosia) are 30 minutes to Larnaka, 45 minutes to Lemesos (Limassol), 1 hour to Agia Napa and 1hr 30 minutes to Pafos. Driving is on the left, as in the United Kingdom, and all signposting is in both English and Greek. The speed limit on motorways is 100 kilometres per hour. Both front and rear seatbelt wear is mandatory. The use of mobile phones at any time while driving is strictly prohibited, unless hands-free equipment is used. Communal "service taxis" provide connections between all major towns every half hour. Regular taxis are reasonably priced and are a good option for airport transfers. Petrol stations in all seaside areas and major towns are equipped with automatic pumps, accepting bank notes or credit cards and operating on a 24-hour basis. Medical Medical needs in Cyprus are met through government hospitals and private clinics and specialised doctors in private practice. Medical standards in Cyprus are high, as most practitioners are trained in European countries and the USA, while medical diagnostic centres are modern and wellequipped. Almost all brands of pharmaceuticals are available in Cyprus. Pharmacies are open during normal shopping hours. Late night chemists are listed in the daily papers. Water Tap water is safe to drink. It is a precious commodity on the island, especially during the summer months. Telecommunications Cyprus prides itself on having one of the most sophisticated telecommunications systems in the world. High quality value added services such as advanced data transmission systems, facsimile, mobile telephony, cardphones, paging, videoconferencing, private leased circuits, audiotex, and high-speed internet access, make the island an ideal location for businesses depending on fast, reliable telecommunications. �Services 10 Business needs can be catered for by companies that offer office and secretarial services such as typing, photocopying, printing and bookbinding. Translation and interpreter services are readily available, as are tourist guides in many languages. The island offers excellent postal, messenger and courier services. Cyprus’ Department of Postal Services provides a universal, rapid, safe and low-cost service. All major international courier services have offices on the island, while local companies offer messenger services between towns. Specialised forwarding companies and customs clearing agencies can undertake any shipping, packing, insurance and delivery needs and are able to receive any type of goods either for final importation or for re-export TV, Radio and Press There are seven national television channels with many programmes including news reports broadcast in English. Most hotels have satellite television broadcasting major network channels CNN, BBC, SKY, NBC, etc. There are numerous radio stations broadcasting both locally and nationally. CyBC 2 has regular programmes for visitors in several languages and one can also pick up the BBC World Service and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) in Cyprus. There are three English language newspapers; the Cyprus Weekly and the Financial Mirror are weeklies, while the Cyprus Mail is a daily. Daily newspapers from other European countries are also available. Languages 11 English is widely spoken, while French and German are spoken in tourist resorts. Food and drink The various foreign influences on Cyprus over the centuries have left their mark on the island’s cuisine. On the whole Cyprus follows a Mediterranean diet, similar to that of Greece but with some additional influences. The traditional fast food of Cyprus is a pitta bread filled with souvlakia (kebab) and salad. Tavernas specialise in meze, which is an array of several dishes that enable one to taste everything at one sitting. Local delicacies include ‘halloumi’ cheese, a semi-hard cheese prepared from sheep's milk with the addition of mint, eaten grilled, fried or on its own. Other culinary influences have come from neighbouring Eastern Mediterranean countries. Italian, British and American fast food chains are also in evidence. Cyprus has a long tradition of winemaking that goes back over 4,000 years. One characteristic old wine, Commandaria, is acknowledged to be the oldest in the world. 13 �Cyprus Tourism Organisation Worldwide Offices CYPRUS CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Leoforos Lemesou 19 P.O.Box 24535, CY 1390, Lefkosia Tel: +357 22691100, Fax: +357 22331644 E-mail: cytour@visitcyprus.com Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com BELGIUM OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE DIENST VOOR TOERISME VAN CYPRUS Avenue de Cortenbergh 61, Kortenberglaan B-1000 Bruxelles/Brussel Tel. 02/735.06.21, Fax: 02/735.66.07 E-mail: cyprus@skynet.be UNITED KINGDOM CYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE 17, Hanover Street London W1S 1YP Tel. 0207 569 8800, Fax: 0207 499 4935 E-mail: informationcto@btconnect.com THE NETHERLANDS CYPRUS VERKEERSBUREAU Keizersgracht 635, 1017 DS Amsterdam Tel. (020) 624 4358, Fax: (020) 638 3369 E-mail: cyprus.sun@planet.nl IRELAND CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 71 Lower Leeson Str., Dublin 2 Tel. 00 353-1-662 9269, Fax: 00 353-1-662 9270 E-mail: cyprusinfo@eircom.net SWEDEN CYPERNS TURISTRÅD Sveavägen 66, 111 34 Stockholm Tel. (08) 10 50 25, Fax: (08) 10 64 14 E-mail: info@ctosweden.org GERMANY FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN FRANKFURT Zeil 127, 60313 Frankfurt Tel. (069) 25 19 19, Fax: (069) 25 02 88 E-mail: info@cto–fra.de FINLAND KYPROKSEN MATKAILUTOIMISTO Aleksanterinkatu 48B, 00100 Helsinki Tel. (0) 9-476 09 100, Fax: (0) 9-476 09 120 E-mail: info@ctofinland.org BERLIN Wallstr. 27, 10179 Berlin Tel. 0 30–23 45–75 90, Fax: 0 30–23 45–75 92 E-mail: cto_berlin@t—online.de SWITZERLAND FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN Gottfried Keller – Strasse 7, CH-8001 Zürich Tel. +4144 262 3303, Fax: +4144 251 2417 Geneva: Tel: +4122 741 33 03 E-mail: ctozurich@bluewin.ch AUSTRIA ZYPERN TOURISMUS Parkring 20, A–1010 Wien Tel. (01) 513 18 70, Fax: (01) 513 18 72 E-mail: office@zyperntourismus.at FRANCE OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE 15, Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris Tel. 01. 42.61.42.49, Fax: 01. 42.61.65.13 E-mail: cto.chypre.paris@wanadoo.fr GREECE CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION ATHENS Voukourestiou 38, Kolonaki, Athens 10673 Tel. (210) 36 10 178, (210) 36 10 057 Fax: (210) 36 44 798 E-mail: cto-athens@ath.forthnet.gr THESSALONIKI Nikis Ave. 37, Thessaloniki 54013 Tel. 00 2310-242880, Fax: 00 2310-286881 E-mail: kotthes@the.forthnet.gr ITALY ENTE NAZIONALE PER IL TURISMO DI CIPRO Via Santa Sofia 6, 20122 Milano Tel. 02 58 31 98 35, 02 58 30 33 28 Fax: 02 58 30 33 75 E-mail: info@turismocipro.it UNITED STATES CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANIZATION 13 East 40th Str. New York, NY 10016 Tel. (00 1212) 683–5280, Fax: (00 1212) 683–5282 E-mail: gocyprus@aol.com �ISRAEL CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Top Tower-14th floor, Dizengoff Centre 50 Dizengoff Str., - Tel-Aviv 64332 Tel. 00-972-3-52 57 442, Fax: 00-972-3-52 57 443 E-mail: cto@netvision.net.il RUSSIAN FEDERATION CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION MOSCOW Povarskaya 9, Building 2 121069, Moscow Tel. 007 495 223 9684, Fax: 007 495 744 2955 E-mail:moscowcto@yandex.ru ST. PETERSBURG 27 Furshtatskaya street, 191123, St. Petersburg Tel. 007-812 332-58-08, Fax: 007-812-332-58-09 E-mail: spbcto@yandex.ru HUNGARY CIPRUSI IDEGENFORGALMI HIVATAL H-1051 Budapest Dorottya Str. 3. III floor Tel. 00-36-1-266 6044, Fax: 00-36-1-266 6043 E-mail: ciprusinfo@t-online.hu POLAND CYPRYJSKA ORGANIZACJA TURYSTYCZNA Ul. Piekna 20, 00-549 Warsaw Tel.+ 48 22-827 90 36, Fax: + 48 22 - 827 90 34 E-mail: cto@cypr.pl 12 CZECH REPUBLIC KYPERSKÁ ORGANIZACE CESTOVNÍHO RUCHU Pod Hradbami 662/9, 160 00 Praha 6 Tel. 00–420-222–253 097 Fax: 00–420-222–251 639 E-mail: cto.prague@volny.cz MIDDLE EAST AND ARABIAN GULF CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION Al Ghurair Center, Offices Tower, 436B P.O.Box 94670, Deira Dubai - UAE Tel: + 971 4 2277637 Fax: +971 4 2277638 E-mail: tourism@cyprusme.com 15 �Production: CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION, September 2008 Design: SUCCESS ADVERTISING Co. Ltd Text: MARINA CHRISTOFIDES Printing: ANKAT PUBLICATIONS LTD Photographs: CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION CTO ARCHIVE (8) CYPRUS FAIRS AUTHORITY (9) ACTION GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS APHRODITE HILL GOLF CLUB (3) HILTON CYPRUS (Cover Left) HOLIDAY INN HOTELS - RESORTS (Cover Right) COLUMBIA HOTELS & RESORTS (1) LOUIS HOTELS (2) CHRISTINA DRAKOS, DRAKOS TRAVEL (4,12) L.C.I LAUREATE CONFERENCE & INCENTIVE TRAVEL (5,6) AMATHUS BEACH HOTEL (7) CAPO BAY HOTEL (10) AENEAS HOTEL (11) ISBN: 9963-44-038-X �CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION www.visitcyprus.com � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. 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Title A name given to the resource Cyprus Conference and Incentives General Brochure Subject The topic of the resource Cyprus--Conferences--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Συνέδρια--Οδηγοί Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί Description An account of the resource Having hosted meetings of heads of government in the past and with over 600 top companies and organisations holding conferences here every year, Cyprus has all the facilities that even the most valued VIPs would need.With a reputation for quality and professionalism, as well as top class facilities and service, you'll find there's no more distinctive venue than Cyprus. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Cyprus University of Technology Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cyprus Tourism Organisation Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource EN Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Cyprus_Conference_and_Incentives_General_Brochure_lrg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 35.151625, 33.375048 Cyprus--Conferences--Guidebooks Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks Κύπρος--Συνέδρια--Οδηγοί Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί