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| 16. Tourism Pressure |
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100,000 tourists visit every year the village of
Kouklia for the archaeological site of Sanctuary of Aphrodite and the
archaeological museum. Tourist development in the area is limited inland,
mainly concentrated in 3 golf resorts. Coastal strip is protected, either
as part of a Natural Park or as archaeological area (e.g. the Rock of
Aphrodite beach).
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| 17. Leisure & Recreation |
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Kouklia is an exceptional experience for leisure
and recreation. The archaeological and medieval sites coexist with natural
parks, golf resorts and pristine beaches. Agricultural landscapes with
stone retaining walls and traditional plants such as olive trees, bananas
and charob trees provide a unique nature for exploring. |
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| 18. Business Involvement |
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The area has a high potential to develop alternative tourism. However,
until now the entire tourism development is rather on the conventional,
massive tourism direction. The Community Council is dedicated to support
the development of archaeological tourism, agro-tourism, eco-tourism
etc. and shift from the massive tourism pattern that is threatening
this historically important and pristine area and its beautiful landscapes.
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Organic farming is a challenge both
for agriculture and the livestock of the area. Incentives in-line with
this objectives are supported in Kouklia. Green jobs are a challenge
for the Community. |
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| 19. Community Participation |
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Regular citizens meetings are organised by the Council as well as
dedicated workshops, e.g. 17 March 2011 the workshop for promoting
home composting. Citizens are encouraged to participate.
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| 20. Health & Safety |
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Kouklia is a healthy and safe area. No dangerous activities take
place in the area. The landscape is mild. Criminality is zero. The
environment is well preserved, without heavy traffic or other polluting
activities.
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