Paphos Life

Catering establishments in Paphos are preparing to open their outdoor facilities under phase two of the lockdown exit plan which starts tomorrow.

And Paphos district officer Maria Lambrou said that work is also underway so that the 33 organised beaches in the Paphos district will be ready for swimmers following cabinet’s decision to bring forward their opening to Saturday.

In an announcement, the Paphos Tourism Promotion Company (ETAP) said that, adhering strictly to the rules a number of hotels, tourist and catering establishments, municipal beaches and other services were preparing to open.

Paphos aspires again this year to be a favourite holiday destination for permanent residents. The company acknowledged that the challenge was to attract as many locals as possible as well as foreign arrivals, with attention geared to extending the summer season by two months on either side — November and March.

ETAP said it was waiting to see the travel advice of tourism generating countries as well as the decisions of airlines and tour operators so as to obtain a clearer picture of what is in store.

Paphis district officer Maria Lambrou said the beaches should normally have been staffed with lifeguards from April 1. Lifeguards are undergoing special training following changes in the regulations to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

There are currently 50 lifeguards on duty with numbers set to rise to 99 — 34 being hired on June 1, eight on August and seven on September 1.

Geroskipou Mayor Michalis Pavlides said that preparations have started so that beaches are ready in line with regulations. Checks will be carried out by health inspectors of the state and of the municipality as well as by traffic wardens.

Polis Chysochous Mayor Yiotis Papachristofi said that the municipality will have two inspectors to carry out checks at the beaches regarding compliance.

Peyia Mayor Marinos Lambrou said Coral Bay was one of the most popular beaches in Cyprus and assured that all hygiene rules will be implemented.


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Paphos restaurants to increase outdoor space

Paphos restaurants are able to apply for permits allowing them to rent additional outdoor space to accommodate more customers, according to the local municipality.

Outdoor spaces at restaurants can open on May 21, and other restaurants are slated to reopen on June 9, in line with the current relaxation of measures in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“It is clarified that any additional space allocated will be for a fee, including any discount and will apply strictly and only for the period during which the distance keeping measures will last,” the municipality has announced.

After consultation with the association of municipalities of Cyprus and its president, it was decided that the local authorities would help catering companies, so that from Thursday until Monday 25 May, they may use this additional space as a trial, and should submit their requests for additional outdoor space to the local authorities for consideration.

The decision was made to support the re-opening of the catering sector and requests by some for additional public space to allow for the installation of well-spaced tables and chairs in line with distancing regulations.

Businesses must also take into account all appropriate measures to ensure road safety, fire safety, the free movement of pedestrians, the unhindered passage of people with mobility problems and the comforts of neighbours, in their application.

Attention will also be paid to ensure that there is no unfair competition created, such as the allocation of space which will create a problem for other companies in the sector, the municipality noted.

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