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Posted on May 7th, 2009 in Blog • Comment on this postCyprus is an extraordinary place, steeped in 10,000 years of history. I went with my husband Adam, a wheelchair user, for the first time last April and I was there again in October. I can’t believe that it took me so long to find it.
It is a beautiful, unspoiled island of contrasts. The rural Turkish north and the more developed Greek Cypriot south; sleepy villages and lively nightlife; Byzantine art and architecture and popular beach resorts. The weather, the food and the people alone make it a fantastic holiday destination.
Because it is such a popular tourist destination, in recent years facilities for disabled people in the south have really improved. Cypriots themselves are friendly and helpful and there is a general willingness to help overcome the access hurdles.
In the larger hotels in the south, you’ll find a reasonable level of wheelchair access – though as ever it’s worth checking precise details in advance. Prices compared to the UK are good.
When Adam and I visited, we travelled with Cyprus Airlines, who were excellent and really took care of us. You pay a little bit more but get a great service. British Airways, Monarch and Easyjet are among the 50+ airlines who also fly there.
We spent a day driving all over the island, including up into the mountains where the views are incredible. We picked out our very own plot for an apartment too!
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Agnes is a freelance consultant and trainer. She has supported the development of single equality schemes and delivered equality training covering age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and human rights. Before going freelance in October 2007, Agnes worked on disability issues for 16 years and was Director of Policy and Communications at the Disability Rights Commission (DRC).
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