Tourism in Cyprus

Tourism, the Cyprus economy has a dominant position.
Cyprus Tourism

       In 2006, the GDP of 10.7% was expected to contribute.
       in real terms, CYP £ 2,598.2 million (U.S. $ 5,445.0 mn) (year-2006) is created.
       113 000 jobs in total employment (29.7% of total employment in jobs with a 3.4 = 1) were estimated.

With over 2 million tourists a year, 40 olduğuDünyanın the most popular destination. But the local population, it ranks sixth in per capita site.

The organization was founded in 1975, Cyprus became a full member of UNWTO.

World Economic Forum's 2011 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, according to the tourism sector in Cyprus 24 ranks in terms of general competitiveness in the world. According to the Cyprus tourism infrastructure in the tourism sector) in terms olandünyada first place.

Mountains of Cyprus

Kyrenia mountains are long, narrow mountain range about 160 km (100 miles) along the north coast of Cyprus. especially in the mountains,some limestone source marmoria.KorkeinKyparissovouno was 1024 m (3360 ft) altitude,the western part of the territory also known asPentadactylos. Pentadactylos is also sometimesused as a synonym for "Kyrenia mountain 'to refer to the whole region.Geology

Africa and Middle Miocene sediments of thepereumgiuieseo Eurasia plate collision forces bythe turn of the mountain. Only half of the Troodosmountains, rough, Kyrenia Mountains, Mesa of height, but the sudden increase in Oria in thevalley. 

 Mount Olympus (Cyprus)

                                                                

Olympus, the Chionistra, op 1952 meters (6404feet), is a punt van het hoogste Cyprus. HETis gelegen in the van het gebergte Troodos,Cyprus. een Britse long range radar opmomenteel draait top Mount Olympus. Deiceberg Olympus ski resort, Sun Valley en NorthFace, heeft drie T-bar, stoeltjeslift een, en zevenpunten.




The Troodos Mountains are known worldwide for its spectacular geology and the presence of samples from the ophiolite serene. Troodosslowly emerged from the sea due to the collisionof African and European tectonic plates, a process that eventually became the island ofCyprus. The slowing and eventually stopping the process left almost the rocks close to full, while the subsequent corrosion discovered the magmachamber beneath the mountain, allowing a view of the intact rock and petrified lava that formedmillions of years ago, an excellent example ofophiolite stratigraphy . Observations of the Troodos ophiolite by Ian Graham Gass and colleagues is one of the key points that led to the theory of sea floor spreading

Food of cyprus

Cyprus Food - Wine of Cyprus - Cyprus drinks.

Information about food and drink on the island of Cyprus
Cyprus Food and Drink
Cyprus food
If symptoms are not an essential feature in the kitchen of Cyprus, is a long time. Cyprus, thetypes of dishes you can find the second. InGreek, Turkish and Middle Eastern influences, the kitchen offers some unique Cypriot dishes and culinary experience.Among the dishes you can expect to be placed in most restaurants and kiprskih should definitelytry dinner in Cyprus:
Mesa is an introduction to Cyprus some food! -Mesa consists of about 30 different dishes, meator fish pamatā.Unikālā experience, and try every visitor to Cyprus.
Afelia - pork marinated in wine and coriander.
Sheftalia - spicy grilled meat balls.
Koupepia - grape leaves stuffed with

Cyprus wines and wine production is one of the oldest dating from around 2000 BC. More than100 varieties of grapes in Cyprus, most of these areas of Limassol and Paphos, and the foothills of Mount

Olympus.
Probably the most famous dessert wine in thewine and grape variety known as Commandariaof these and go back to a few tens of hundreds of years:

Cyprus is the beer of the same name, KEO, a very popular beer on a regular prize of worldbeer competitions.
Spirits zivania in Cyprus, strong drink is usuallyserved as Taki cold and high quality CyprusBrandy again, perhaps the most famous Cyprusbrandy Five Kings.

Beaches of cyprus

Cyprus, located to the south of Turkey and just southeast of Greece, has a mixed population of Turks and Greeks. The national languages reflects this with both Turkis and Greek regularly used. The history of the island is fascinating with many historical sites to visit. Tourism is by far the biggest industry in Cyprus and the most valuable asset is the beautiful beaches.

The following is a list of the 10 best Cypriot beaches.

Diana Beach This is an artificial sandy beach with a rocky bottom. Get out those surf shoes folks when walking in the water here because of the rocky bottom. Sun beds and umbrellas are available for rent here as well as scooters to get around.

1- Alagadi Turtle Beach

Alagadi Beach is a sandy beach with a rocky sea floor, however the water is shallow for quite a distance out making it great for swimming. Green and Loggerhead turtles come up to the beach and lay eggs during the egg-laying season. During this time a portion of the beach is closed off to tourists.

2- Escape Beach

This beach has been carefully maintained and for this reason it is a favorite resort for families and singles alike. The fee to get into Escape Beach is 10YTL. There are all manner of water sports available here as well as volleyball. The nightlife is great here and there are several outdoors discos with European DJ's.

3- Protaras Beach

This is the most popular beach in the Protaras municipality and there are a variety of water sports here for visitors to enjoy

4-Ladies' Mile Beach

This is a golden sandy beach with shallow, clear, and very calm waters. This beach is very safe for kids and is plentiful with water sports

Curium Beach

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Cyprus. High above the beach is a restored Roman Amphitheater. From this vantage you can watch the boats and water sports. The sea can be very rough at times but the beaches are gentle and favorable for swimmers. This beach can get a little crowded at times due to its popularity.

5- Pissouri Beach

This is a sandy shingle beach that is located in the village of Pissouri. There is a full compliment of water sports offered and there is even a scuba diving school for those that are inclined to dive. This is a beach that is rarely over crowded except on the weekends.

6- Governor's Beach

Located between Larnaca and Limassol, this is a shallow beach that is great for small children to play and swim. There is also a white rocks area that is beautiful with great fishing and sailing at this beach.

7- Nissi Beach

Nissi Bay This is a beach located in the calm Nissi Bay, which provides shelter from the wind. This beautiful beach comes with magnificent views as well as having great, cafes, pubs, and a variety of water sports.

8- Fig Tree Bay Beach

This beach is aptly named because of a lone Fig Tree that grows just up from the Beach. This is a very popular beach in the Protaras District. Tourists find this beach difficult to locate as times because there are restaurants and hotels lining the beach. Look for the Salparo Hotel to the north and the Nausicaa Beach Hotel Apartments to the south.