Cyprus Mail 31 May 2023 - by Iole Damaskinos
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| Pomos 'Blue flag' beach |
The beaches of Argaka, Gialia and Pomos received an award for quality, it was announced on Wednesday.
In total, Paphos beaches have been awarded 18 Blue Flag certifications the tourism development organisation (Etap) said.
As a result, Paphos won the 2022-23 “European Silver Coast of Quality” award and is included in the top 100 green destinations in Europe, it is stated in the announcement.
Following a proposal by Etap, which initially embraced the Blue Flag certification programme in 2013, the institution has been expanded to the beaches of Argaka, Gialia and Pomos, and now covers the entire district’s coastline.
“With this award,” adds the announcement, “Paphos becomes even more famous for its unparalleled beauty, picturesque beaches and rich and rare flora in particular in the area of Polis Chrysochous and Neo Chorio, up to Pomos.”
To receive a Blue Flag certification beaches must check off criteria for regular E. coli testing of waters, provision of tourist amenities including disabled access, informational signs on the area’s biodiversity, air pollution and noise levels.
