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August 2007 Newsletter:
Cyprus Receives Top-Score in Eco Friendly Beaches Award.
Water lovers can take comfort in the fact that the beaches of Cyprus are among the cleanest you’ll find anywhere. Cyprus participates in the European Blue Flag Campaign, a program which promotes clean beaches and environmentally-sound management of coastal areas throughout Europe
The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to more than 3200 beaches and marinas in 36 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean.
The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. Being a symbol of environmental quality, it serves as an incentive for local authorities and the private sector to take measures for the overall improvement of the coastal areas in accordance with the above-mentioned criteria.
Cyprus, as a Mediterranean tourism destination, has recognized the importance of this campaign as one way in which tourism can be better integrated with the coastal environment. With the initiative of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the cooperation of the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA), the local authorities and the relevant government bodies, Cyprus introduced the European Blue Flag Campaign and become a full member of the FEE in 1995.
In 2007 the International Blue Flag Jury awarded the Blue Flag to 52 beaches (ie 99.9%) in Cyprus: Louma, Pernera, Potami, Vrysi A’ & B’ & C’, Protaras, Nisia Lombardi [Paralimni], Konnos Bay, Kermia, Ammos tou Kambouri, Glyki Nero, Pantachou, Loukkos tou Manti, Katsarka, Pernera, Vathia Gonia, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Lanta, Macronissos and Agia Thekla [Agia Napa], Ellinas beach-CTO [Pyla] Yannathes [Voroklini], Phinikoudes, Kastella and Mckenzie [Larnaka], Kalymnos beach – CTO & Governor’s Beach [Pentakomo], Aoratoi [Pyrgos], Municipal Beach Pareklisias [Pareklisia], Santa Barbara, Loures, Vouppa, Aphrodite, Onisilos, Armonia and Castella [Agios Tychon], Akti Olympion A & B [Lemesos], Pissouri beach [Pissouri], Municipal beach – CTO [Geroskipou], Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A & B, Alykes, Municipal Baths and Faros [Pafos], Laourou and Coral Beach [Pegeia], Municipal beach, Dasoudi beach-CTO [Polis Chrysochous].
It is our contribution that the European Blue flag Campaign recognizes.
The "Blue Flag" is indeed an award for all the people of Cyprus!
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Events August 2007
General Events
11th International Theatre Festival – Ancient Greek Drama 2007: Organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute at Pafos Ancient Odeon, Kourion Ancient Theatre and Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia.
2nd Euro-Mediterranean Folkloric Festival: Traditional dances from various countries organised by the Lemesos Municipality.
August Village Festivals: In several villages all around Cyprus.
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Summer Nights in Polis: Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in the yard of the Polis Town Hall.
August 15
Assumption Day: Religious fairs in Kykko and Chrysorrogiatissa monasteries, Agia Napa, Chrysospiliotissa church at Deftera village (Lefkosia), Liopetri village (Ammochostos) and Kiti village (Larnaka).
August 25 – September 9
Pancyprian Milk Festival: Dali village in Lefkosia District. Production and tasting of traditional milk products, Cyprus music and folk dances, Greek music concert. Organized by the Chalkanor Athletic and Music Association.
August 28 – September 9
Wine Festival in Lemesos: Organised for the first time in 1961, this is an established annual event with joyful atmosphere.
August 31 – September 2
Pafos Aphrodite Festival: International annual artistic event with world famous opera performances which take place in the open air in front of the Medieval Castle in Pafos.
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