September 2006 Newsletter:
MTF
The 2006 Mediterranean Travel Fair in Cairo this year will be held from the 5th to the 7th of Cyprus will have a presence this year with the participation of the CTO, Cyprus Airways and the Association of Cypriot Travel agents in stand 244. The CTO will hold a dinner to honour the local agents in this crucial market on the 4th of September 2006 at the Nile Hilton.
Traditional Cuisine
The basis of Cypriot gastronomy contains elements from our long and rich history and the CTO in adherence to the strategic plan has taken upon itself to maintain and pass this heritage on its future generations through the Vakhis project.
The Vahkis project is named after the ancient legendary Cypriot Chef which lived in the ancient city of Kiton (Larnaca) around 300BC.The project provides the opportunity to all entrepreneurs who serve local cuisine and meet the strict standards of the programme to obtain CTO quality certificate for authentic Cypriot cuisine. The project has been set up with the association of the Higher Hotel Institute
The taverns listed below have been thoroughly inspected, were found to comply with the specific regulations and quality standards of this project, and were awarded the ‘VAHKIS’ certificate.
Name of Restaruant
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Location
(village)
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District
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Telephone number
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Lofou
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Lofou Village
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Larnaka district
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0035725470202
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Kamares
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Lofou Village
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Larnaka district
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0035725470719
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Kazani
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Lofou Village
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Larnaka district
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0035725470243
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Agia Anna
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Agia Anna Village
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Nicosia district
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0035722532500
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Mesostrato
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Kakopetria
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Nicosia district
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0035726941604
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Mandra
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Oroklini
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Larnaca district
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0035724646040
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Voreas
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Oroklini
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Larnaca district
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0035724647177
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Gonia tou Anastasi
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Tseri
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Nicosia district
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003572284884
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Takis Tavern
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Vouni
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Lemesos district
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0035725943631
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Beach Zone
The promise of uninterrupted Mediterranean sunshine is, of course, a large part of what makes Cyprus such an irresistible lure for travelers from around the world.
Even if you’re not out to get a tan, the sun makes virtually everything more enjoyable on the island: from swimming to sailing, hiking the hills to surveying ancient ruins, it’s all cast in a golden glow on average 300-plus days per year, almost all one needs for instant relaxation. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or an overdue family escape, Cyprus’s sun kissed 840-kilometer shoreline has the stress-free answers.
Our beach hotels are among the best - and best-equipped - in the world, with oversized swimming pools, tennis courts, health clubs, spas and top restaurants. Most of the hotels have a range of facilities for children, from beach clubs and special kids-only swimming pools to full-fledged day-care centers. And parents can rest easy knowing that Cyprus, with one of the highest standards of living in Europe, is a safe place where crime is virtually nonexistent. Spring and fall are when couples and independent travelers have the run of the island and its many beaches.
Beaches around Cyprus
Lemesos (West of the Island 1 and 30 minutes from Larnaka Airport):
Lady’s Mile Beach
Grovenor’s Beach
Kourion Beach
Avdimou Beach
Melanda Beach
Pissouri Bay
Aphrodites Rock & Beach (Petra tou Romiou)
Larnaka (10 minutes from the Larnaka Airport):
McKenzie Beach
Cape Kiti
Zygi
Santa Elena
CTO Municipal Beach
Agia Napa & Protaras (East of the Island, 30minutes-1hours from Larnaka Airport):
Nissi Beach (Agia Napa)
Skoutari Beach (Protaras)
Agia Triada Beach (Protaras)
Mouzoura Beach (Protaras)
Louma Beach (Ptoaras area)
Pernera Beach (Protaras area)
Protaras Beach (Protaras)
Green Bay Beach (Protaras area)
Konnos Beach (Portaras area)
Pafos and Polis (Extreme west and northwest of the island, 2 hours from Larnaka Airport):
Municipal Beach
Faros Beach
Kissonerga Bay
Alkyes Beach
Vrysoudia Beach
Lara Beach
Turtle Beach
Agios Georgios Beach
Camp Site Beach (Polis)
Afrodite Beach Hotel (Polis area)
