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Limassol, Cyprus
1 May – 3 May 2020
WORLD KARATE FEDERATION
Contents 1 Initial Greetings ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. Head of the host NF ............................................................................................................ 3
2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4
3 WKF Approved Items .................................................................................................................... 5
4 Competition Program .................................................................................................................... 9
5 Site and Date ............................................................................................................................. 11
6 Competition Venue ...................................................................................................................... 11
7 Media......................................................................................................................................... 12
8 Organizer and contacts ................................................................................................................ 13
8.1. Organizer contact details ...................................................................................................... 13
8.2. Cyprus Karate Federation – Organising Committee ................................................................. 13
8.3. Safe Sport Contact ............................................................................................................ 14
9 Online Registration ...................................................................................................................... 14
9.1. Technical Support for Online Registration ............................................................................... 14
10 Categories ................................................................................................................................ 15
11 Entry Fee ................................................................................................................................. 15
11.1 Payment ............................................................................................................................. 15
12 WKF Accredited Coach ............................................................................................................... 16
13 WKF Accredited Coach Briefing ................................................................................................... 16
14 Prizes ....................................................................................................................................... 16
15 Ranking .................................................................................................................................... 17
16 Ticket for spectators .................................................................................................................. 17
17 Hotels ...................................................................................................................................... 17
17.1. Hotel Rates ........................................................................................................................ 17
17.2. HQ Hotel ........................................................................................................................... 19
17.3. Other Hotels ...................................................................................................................... 20
18. General Information ............................................................................................................. 22
19 Visa Requirements ............................................................................................................... 23
20 Cyprus ..................................................................................................................................... 24
21 Omissions ................................................................................................................................. 26
1 Initial Greetings
1.1. Head of the host NF
It’s a great pleasure for us at the Cyprus Karate Federation to invite you to
take part at the first of the year 2020 “WKF Karate 1 Youth League” which
will be held from 29th April to 3rd May 2020 in Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus Karate Federation - CKF has gain valuable experience in organizing
international events such as the European Karate Championship in 2001 &
2016 the World Karate Championship in 2005, the Mediterranean
Karate Championship in 2007 & 2013, the Balkan Karate Championship
2011 and the last year WKF KARATE 1 Youth League Limassol 2019. Encouraged and excited by the success of the previous championships organized in Cyprus, the
Cypriot Karatekas and particularly the Cyprus Karate Federation Executive Committee works very
hard to ensure that the “2020 WKF Karate 1 Youth League” will be a truly worthy event for all
those involved. This event will be truly worthwhile for those who will participate, athletes,
coaches, referees and delegates. The Championship will be held in Limassol the 2nd largest City
of Cyprus and specifically in Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center. I want to thank the World Karate Federation for trusting the Cyprus Karate Federation to hold
such a big event in Cyprus for once more. Pleasantly I would like to thank the president of WKF
Mr. Antonio Espinos for his support and trust shown in CKF during all these years. We are looking forward in welcoming you in Limassol, Cyprus!
Andreas Vasileiou
Cyprus Karate Federation
President
2 Introduction
The Karate 1 – Youth League is a newly created competition conceived to highlight the impact of Karate
in young ages.
Established under the umbrella of Karate 1 and designed to complete Karate 1-Premier League and Karate
1-Series A, the Karate 1-Youth League aims at becoming a platform for the development of youngsters
in their quest to progress in the sport.
The new competition was devised to respond to the increasing interest of young competitors to have
more options to compete at the highest level and it puts the focus on karatekas aged 12 to 17.
The number of competitors is open. All members of WKF are admitted to participate.
The WKF competition Rules in force will be applied.
3 WKF Approved Items The Karate 1 - Youth League complies with the highest level of presentation. In order to guarantee the correct delivery of the event, and to ensure the suitable quality of the tournament, exclusively the following brands are WKF Approved for use in the 2020 Karate 1 - Youth League Season.
SPORT PROTECTIONS “WKF Approved”
BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION
DOUBLE-D/ADIDAS GLOBAL
LICENSEE FOR MARTIAL ARTS & BOXING
22 allée du 1er mai – 77183 Croissy Beaubourg - France
Tel : +33.1.64.73.00.03
E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.combat-
sports.net/en/
ARAWAZA
724, Chemin des Anglais
Mascouche (QC) J7L 3R6, CANADA Phone: + 1 450 477 4410
Fax: +1 450 477 4400 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.arawaza.com
BEST SPORT Ltd. BEST SPORT
Klimkov Sport S.R.O. Ve Zlibku, 1800/77,
Horni Pocernice,
193 00 Praha 9 Tel: +7 906 211 3070
E-mail: [email protected] www.bestsportwkf.com
BUDO & FITNESS SPORT AB
Staffanstorpsvägen 115 232 61 Arlöv
SWEDEN Tel. +46-(0)8-673 33 50,
+46-(0)40-94 88 88
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: https://budo-nord.com/
DAEDO INTERNATIONAL
Botanica 116, 08908 Hospitalet de Llobregat
Barcelona, SPAIN
Tel: +34 93 454 1514 Fax: +34 93 453 52 51
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.daedo.com
BUDOLAND Am Grießenbach 8 83126 Flintsbach, GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) 8034 909900 Fax: *49 (0) 8034 9099011
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.budoland.com
PUNOK 704 S. State Rd 135
Suite D # 227
Greenwood, IN 46143 USA
Telephone number: 1800 517 2790 E-mail: [email protected]
SHUREIDO TOKYO OFFICE
1F 2-23-4 Nakano Nakano-ku Tokyo, Japan
Postal code:164-0001 Tel No: + 81 3 5342 3051
FaxNo: + 81 3 5342 3052
E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://shureido-karate.com
Sports Master Athletic International
(SMAI) Postal Address – 93 Jardine Street, Fairy
Meadow, NSW, 2519, Australia Telephone - +61 (2) 42834363
Fax - +61 (2) 42855512 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.smai.com TOKAIDO INTERNATIONAL
G/FL., 13 Nanking Street
Yaumatei, Kowloon, HONG KONG
Phone: +49 911 98815 –11 Fax: +49 911 98815 – 99
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tokaido.eu
WACOKU
No. 168-13, Chyuan-shin Lii, Shin-huah, Tainan, Taiwan
Telephone: 886-6-598-2133 Fax: 886-6-5970-840
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: wacoku.info
WESING
Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd.
Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town, Nan’an City, Fujian Province 362302,
CHINA Tel: +86-151-5986 5218
Fax: +86-595-8675 6390 E-mail: [email protected]
www.wesingsports.com
All the information concerning the WKF homologated items for this event can be found on: https://www.wkf.net/karateprotections/
WKF Facemask and Chest Protector for those under 14 years of age are used according to
Appendix 10 of the WKF Regulations in force:
https://wkf.net/karateprotections/protections/face-mask
https://wkf.net/karateprotections/protections/children-chest-protector
All the information concerning the WKF homologated items for this event can be found on: https://www.wkf.net/karateprotections/
TATAMIS “WKF Approved”
BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION
TROCELLEN Italia S.p.A.
Via Schiavonesca Nuova 8 31040 Volpago del
Montello (TV) Italy
Phone: +39 0423 8735
Fax :+39 0423 621434
Email: [email protected] Website: www.progame-tatami.com
TATAMIX srlcr
Via Don Pedrinelli 48 24030 Carvico (BG)
Phone: +39 039 6888492
Fax:+39 035 4362212
Email: [email protected] Website: www.tatamix.it
TAISHAN SPORTS EQUIPMENT Co., Ltd
Address:No.8 Tiyuguan Road,Dongcheng
District,Beijing, China
Phone: +86-10-84985396
Email: [email protected] Website: www.taishansports.cn
WESING
Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd.
Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town, Nan’an City,
Fujian Province 362302, CHINA
Tel: +86-151-5986 5218
Fax: +86-595-8675 6390
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wesingsports.com
ISHII CHEMICALS INDUSTRY Co., Ltd.
1-10-8, Ryoke, Kawaguchi-city, Saitama
332-0004 Japan
Phone: +81048-223-5148
Fax: +81048-224-3467
E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ishiikasei.co.jp/ishiikasei.htm
KARATEGIS WITH THE BRAND EMBROIDERED ON THE SHOULDERS
The Karategis with the embroidered brand of the manufacturer on the shoulders will be
accepted for use in the Karate 1 Youth League by those competitors who wish to do so,
both for Kata and Kumite in red or blue colour, depending if the competitor is AKA or AO.
The authorized brands to use these karategi models are:
ADIDAS – ARAWAZA – BEST SPORTS - BUDO NORD – DAEDO – HAYASHI –
PUNOK - SHUREIDO – SMAI – TOKAIDO – WACOKU – WESING
4 Competition Program
DAY / HOUR HQ HOTEL – Ajax Hotel
Wednesday, 29 April Arrival of Delegations
Thursday, 30 April 9:00-17:00
Registration and Weigh – Achilles Room
Thursday, 30 April 15:00-16:30
Referee meeting – Agamemnon Room
Thursday, 30 April 18:00-19:00
Accredited Coach Briefing - Agamemnon Room
Thursday, 30 April 19:00- 20:00
Coach Meeting +Draw -
Agamemnon Room
DAY / HOUR
SPORTS HALL: Spyros Kyprianou
Friday, 1 May
8:30-21:00
Eliminatories & Repechages
Kata Individual Junior, Male/Female
Eliminatories & Repechages
Kumite Individual Junior Male
(-55, -61, -68, -76, +76 kg)
Kumite Individual Junior Female
(-48, -53, -59, +59 kg)
*Finals and Medals Awards
Saturday, 2 May
8:30-20:00
Eliminatories & Repechages
Kata Individual Cadet, Male/Female
Eliminatories & Repechages
*Finals and Medals Awards
Kumite Individual U14 Male
(-40, -45, -50, -55, +55 kg)
Kumite Individual U14 Female
(-42, -47, +47 kg)
Sunday,3 May 9:00-20:30
Eliminatories & Repechages
Kata Individual U14, Male/Female
Eliminatories & Repechages
Kumite Individual Cadet Male
(-52, -57, -63, -70, +70 kg)
Kumite Individual Cadet Female
(-47, -54, +54 kg)
*Finals and Medals Awards
IN CASE OF HIGH NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MOVE CATEGORIES.
REGISTRATION TIMESLOTS
To ensure a smooth registration process (only Thursday), a timeslot divided by COUNTRY will be applied.
Teams/Clubs who cannot show up due to any reason will be handle in the last timeslot.
5 Site and Date
Date: 1st May 2020
Place: Palais de sport Spyros Kyprianou
Address: Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center, Polemidia, Limassol 3080
Starting Time: 08:30
6 Competition Venue
Venue: Palais de sport Spyros Kyprianou
Address: Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center, Polemidia, Limassol 3080
Karate 1 – Youth League event will be performed on Trocellen tatami, WKF approved.
7 Media
Press accreditation can only be given to professional journalists working for a media and having
proof of their credentials.
Media professionals can register to request press accreditations through the online registration form which can be found here: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-
online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=387&ver_info_action=pressre
gistration#a_presshead
Video recording will not be allowed
Should you need more information about press or media related issues, please contact directly the
World Karate Federation’s office: [email protected].
8 Organizer and contacts
8.1. Organizer contact details Cyprus Karate Federation
21, Amfipoleos Str.
1687, Nicosia –
Web page: www.cypruskarate.org
e-mail: [email protected]
8.2. Cyprus Karate Federation – Organising Committee
Andreas Vasiliou – President of Cyprus Karate Federation
Costas Ellinides – Secretary General
Eleftheria Georgiou – Treasurer
Soteris Zinonos – Sport Director
Photis Marathovouniotis – Sport Director
Marios Vatiliotis – Member
Simos Constantinou - Member
8.3. Safe Sport Contact WKF events must be safe for all athletes and participants and entirely free from any form of non-
accidental violence, namely, harassment and abuse. Any such behaviour will not be tolerated.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of abuse or harassment in Karate, get help and
report it: [email protected]
9 Online Registration
All competitors, referees, coaches and media representatives must be registered online
using the online platform: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set.php?id=387
No onsite registration will be accepted. The registration will be validated once completed the online
payment through the payment platform. In case of any questions concerning the online registration
please directly contact the Sportdata software team via the email address [email protected]
Individuals and National Federations are responsible for the quality of the entered registration data.
Once close the online registration, any comments will have to notified to the software and to the WKF
at latest five day before the first day of competition.
9.1. Technical Support for Online Registration
Web: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-online/index.php?active_menu=home
Email: [email protected]
The official registration session will take place on Ajax Hotel on Thursday, 30 June 9:00-17:00
If changes are required during the official registration session because of incorrect, or missing
registration data, a fee of € 20 is charged for each change.
At registration, accreditation cards will be issued with the participants main data, a photograph and
information about registered categories. The accreditation card must be worn at all times during the
event.
Only members of national federations recognized by WKF are admitted to participate, as per Youth
League Organising Rules 2020 (PL OR Point 6 Registration.)
All participants must submit an official document (passport or other valid ID card)
for the WKF identification and validation at the accreditation session.
The accreditation of any competitor must be done by the athlete or the athlete’s
coach, in person bringing the athlete passport or other valid ID at the
accreditation session.
The competitor who has not collected, either personally or through his/her coach
the accreditation during the official registration, will not be included in the draw.
The weighing will be carried out immediately after receiving the accreditation,
those athletes who will not attend the weighing will not be included in the draw.
10 Categories
Junior (16-17 years old): 11 categories (9 Kumite + 2 Kata)
Female Kumite: -48kg, -53kg, -59kg, +59kg
Male Kumite: -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, -76kg, +76kg
Kata: Female, Male Cadet (14-15 years old): 10 categories (8 Kumite + 2 Kata)
Female Kumite: -47kg, -54kg, +54kg
Male Kumite: -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, +70kg
Kata: Female, Male Under 14 (12-13): 10 categories (8 Kumite + 2 Kata)
Female Kumite: -42kg, -47kg, +47kg
Male Kumite: -40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, +55kg
Kata: Female, Male
11 Entry Fee The entry fees are € 40 per individual category entry.
11.1 Payment All payments must be processed through the online payment platform. No on-site payment
will be accepted.
12 WKF Accredited Coach
According to the Coach License Manual, the minimum level required to take part in the Karate 1
events is the “Accredited Coach” level. To obtain such certification, coaches must attend a compulsory
Coach Briefing. Therefore, and in order to give the opportunity to the WKF Coaches to get this
certification, a Coach Briefing will be held in all events of the Youth League Season 2020.
13 WKF Accredited Coach Briefing
Please find below the Coach schedule and the details for the registration process:
DAY / HOUR COACH BRIEFING
Thursday,30 June
18:00-19:00
HQ Hotel – Agamemnon Room
Registration (only online)
Those coaches who wish to attend to the “Accredited Coach Briefing” must be registered online and
must fill out the “Accreditation Agreement for Coaches” that can be downloaded from the online
registration site.
All coach registrations must be made online latest until 17th March 2020, through the following link:
https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set.php?id=458
Should you have any difficulties when registering, please contact [email protected] for
technical support.
Fees and payment
We would like to remind you that the fee to attend to the “Coach Briefing” and to obtain a new license
or to renew your expired license of WKF Accredited Coach is 300 CHF.
All payments must be made through Sportdata platform.
No other methods of payment will be accepted.
Registrations and payments onsite will not be accepted.
14 Prizes The event prizes (medals and trophies) are to be provided by the host.
In each individual category the first prize will be a gold medal.
The second prize will be a silver medal. The third prizes will be bronze medals.
15 Ranking Competitors can earn ranking points in every Karate1 event according to the official WKF
Ranking Regulations. Competitor U14 do not earn ranking points:
https://www.wkf.net/pdf/updated-_wkf-world-ranking-rules-2019_october2019_approvedbyec-pdf-eng.pdf
16 Ticket for spectators
Entrance to the sport hall is free of charge.
17 Hotels
17.1. Hotel Rates
HOTEL NAME
STARS
SINGLE
DOUBLE
TRIPLE
QUATRIPLE
5
PERSONS
H/B
(P/P)
AJAX HOTEL -HQ **** €95.00 €120.00 €160.00 €20.00
Elias Beach Hotel **** €100.00 €135.00 €180.00 €225.00 €22.00
ATLANTICA MIRAMARE
**** €110.00 €150.00 €200.00 €25.00
HARMONY *** €90.00 €100.00 €140.00 €18.00
PEFKOS ** €65.00 €80.00 €115.00 €20.00
MONIATIS *** €70.00 €90.00 €110.00 €14.00
POLYXENI APTS *** €90.00 €110.00 €160.00 €190.00 €18.00
All rates are quoted per room per night, including breakfast and all applicable taxes.
THE DEADLINE FOR ACCOMMODATION IS THE 2nd OF MARCH, 2020.
Note: From the 3rd of March until the 1st of April 2020, a 10% increase will be imposed on the
above prices. After the 2nd of April 2020, the Cyprus Karate Federation cannot guarantee the
availability of any rooms.
The reservations for accommodation and transportation will be handled by the
Cyprus Karate Federation
NOTES & CLARIFICATIONS
1. The Headquarter Hotel of the event will be Ajax Hotel.
2. All prices are in euro.
3. Accommodation is provided on a bed and breakfast basis.
4. The allocation of the rooms in the hotels will be on a priority basis, so delegations that have
preference for particular rooms, should arrange their reservations the soonest.
5. Accommodation reservations should be accompanied with the reservation form.
6. Please note that the official airports of the Republic of Cyprus are the International airports
of Larnaca and Pafos.
Transportation will be organized by taxi, minibus or bus, depending on the number of
participants on each arrival.
• Depending on the number of persons in each delegation a bus or taxi or other vehicle will
be used.
• Transportation to the hotels will be only offered from the official international airports of
the Republic of Cyprus of Larnaca and Pafos.
TRANSPORTATION COST
Taxi Up to 4 persons €140.00
Minibus for 20-persons €30.00 p/p- min. 15 persons
Bus for 50-persons €25.00 p/p- min. 30 persons
The above prices are from Larnaca/Pafos airport to hotel and back from the hotel to
Larnaca/Pafos airport.
Transportation will be offered FREE from the official hotels to the stadium and vice versa –
For delegations that have booked through Cyprus Karate Federation. (Morning before the
competitions and Night after the end of competition)
PAYMENTS
1. Delegations are requested to send a precise reservation, specifying the number of rooms
with names.
2. The Cyprus Karate Federation will then issue and send you an invoice. A deposit of 25%
of the amount due is obligatory in order to obtain a fully confirmed reservation and full
settlement needs to be done no later than the 1st of April 2020.
For delegations that have paid the full amount and then cancelled within 20 days prior to
the event, 25% of the reservation cost will be withheld as cancellation fee.
3. Reservation and payment details will be done through Cyprus Karate Federation.
4. BANK DETAILS
Name: CYPRUS KARATE FEDERATION Account Name: 011701050314
INAB No.: CY940020001170000000105031400 Bank: Bank Of Cyprus Swift: BCYPCY2N
17.2. HQ Hotel Ajax Hotel ****
The Ajax Hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city
providing easy access to the city’s main attractions. It is near
the main shopping streets and sights of interest such as the
archaeological museum, the Old Town and the Medieval
Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout.
The rooms offers tastefully furnished air-conditioned rooms
equipped with a satellite TV. Each room has a balcony
overlooking the hotel garden or the city and a private
bathroom with hairdryer.
Guests can enjoy a beverage or a light snack at the Ulysses’ Bar – Café and Terrace. For formal
dining, guests can taste the flavours of the International and Cypriot cuisine at the Ekavi
Restaurant.
Ayana Spa offers a various selection of body and facial treatments influenced by the Japanese
culture. The spa features sauna, treatment rooms and an expert guidance for physical fitness
provided by qualified trainers. The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, offering
individual and group training classes. Indoor pool and tennis court are also at your service. In
addition, guests can relax by the indoor or the outdoor pool, while enjoying a refreshing cocktail
at Poseidon Pool Bar.
Hotel Ajax is just off Limassol's highway connecting to the two airports on the island. Larnaca
International Airport is 65 km away. The sea front is a 10-minute stroll away.
17.3. Other Hotels
Elias Beach Hotel ****
The Elias Beach Hotel is a luxurious seafront hotel overlooking a ‘Blue Flag’ sandy beach in the
ancient Amathus area, only a short drive from the entertainment area and city centre of the
cosmopolitan town of Limassol.
With a choice of different room types, a full range of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities and
mixed entertainment programmes, the Elias Beach ranks as a perfectly conceived, all-round
resort that offers something for everyone.
Staying at Elias Beach Hotel in the centre of Limassol, guests can make use of an outdoor pool
area and loungers. Accommodation units include central heating, a safe and a work desk at your
disposal. This venue offers rooms which overlook the mountain. For your comfort, you will find a
shower, a drier and dressing gowns. The hotel serves a buffet breakfast. At Restaurant & Amadeus
restaurant all guests are invited to enjoy vegetarian cuisine. The bar's menu offers various types
of refreshments, cocktails and coffee.A fitness centre and spa therapy are available at no extra
cost. The property has an indoor pool as well as a health club and a hot tub. There is a gym on
site.
Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel ****
The elegant Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel is a great place in a
tourist area of Limassol.
The venue is 3.2 km away from Zoo Garden. Nestled in the resort
district and 7 km from the city center.
Guests can visit a museum and a castle as well as bars, restaurants
and a zoo close by.Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel provides
guestrooms appointed with climate control, wireless internet, a
laptop-size safe, TV and a sofa for a pleasant stay in Limassol.
Some rooms feature views over the Mediterranean Sea.
For acomfortable stay, these tasteful rooms offer bathrooms with
a shower, a hairdryer and a spa bathtub.
Residents can have breakfast in the dining room. The on-site 24-hour restaurant tempts guests
with vegetarian dishes. Guests can savor refreshments, tea and coffee in the swim-up bar.
Larnaca International airport can be reached by car within 60 minutes.
Harmony Bay Hotel ***
Just yards from the sea, Harmony Bay Hotel is located in
Limassol City and features an outdoor pool and a sun terrace.
It offers accommodations with a balcony. Offering direct or
side views of the Mediterranean Sea, each room here will
provide you with a flat-screen TV and satellite. Featuring a
bath or shower, each private bathroom comes with a hairdryer
and free toiletries.
At Harmony Bay Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a bar. Other facilities
offered at the property include luggage storage, a children's playground and a vending machine.
WiFi is provided free of charge.
Pefkos Hotel ***
Located close to the old town of Limassol and Limassol Marina, the
family-run Pefkos Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a sun
terrace. It offers rooms that open to a balcony, enjoying Mediterranean
Sea views. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. All rooms come with a
satellite TV, mini fridge and air conditioning. They also have a bathroom
with a hairdryer, free toiletries and a bath or shower. Facilities include
a conference centre. A shared lounge area with TV is featured. A buffet breakfast is daily offered at
Pefkos’ dining area. You can also enjoy a drink at the pool bar or try local and international specialties
at the on-site restaurant. The shopping centre is within walking distance.Limassol Port is 3.8 km
from the property, while Ladies Mile Beach can be reached within a 5-minute drive. Larnaca
International Airport is approximately 70 km away, and the international airport of Paphos is at a
distance of 60 km. Free public parking is possible on site.
Moniatis Hotel Appartments ***
Situated in the village of Yermasoyia Limassol in Cyprus, M . Moniatis
Hotel offers rooms featuring a balcony with views of the surrounding
mountains.
Hotel M. Moniatis is just a 10 – minute drive from the heart of Limassol,
where guests can visit the Lemesos Medieval Museum and the Grand
Mosque. Germasogeia is a great choice for travellers interested in
tourism.
The rooms of Hotel M. Moniatis are decorated with warm, natural colours and wooden furniture. All
rooms have air conditioning, a T V, and a safety deposit box.
Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine in M. Moniatis Hotel’s buffet and à la carte restaurant.
The 2 bars serve a wide variety of drinks, light meals, and snacks. Facilities include an outdoor pool, an
indoor pool and a sauna.
The hotel has a 2 4-hour front desk, fax, photocopying services and laundry facilities.
Polyxeni Hotel Apts ***
Located in Ayios Tychonas district, Polyxeni Hotel is rated
3 stars and features a seasonal outdoor pool, a sunbathing
terrace and an infinity pool. The hotel in Limassol attracts guests
with its Mediterranean architecture.
Amathus Ruins is located just 1.7 km away. The city center lies
within 10 km from the venue.
Quick access to restaurants, a zoo and bars is provided. Polyxeni Hotel offers accommodation
in complete with a laptop safe, coffee/tea makers, a seating area, a pantry and a writing
desk. Some rooms come with a view of the Mediterranean Sea. Bathrooms with a bathtub, a
shower and free toiletries are featured in every room.
Offering Italian and Greek dishes. Polyxeni Hotel is around 55 minutes' drive from Larnaca
International airport. Guests can make use of 24-hour front desk, housekeeping and room service
on site. Polyxeni Hotel pleases guests with chairs and umbrellas on the beach.
18. General Information
Currency and Exchange
The currency of Cyprus is the Euro - €, which is divided into 100 cents. Notes and coins
currently in circulation are as follows:
Banknotes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 €500
There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1
cent.
There are 100 cents to €1.
For up to date exchange rates please go to the website of the Central Bank of Cyprus,
http://www.centralbank.gov.cy/
Business Hours
Generally, shops will open between 07:00 - 21:00 on Monday - Saturday, but this can vary an
hour or two either way, depending on the type of shop. On Sunday, opening times are later,
typically around 11:00, and closing times vary from 14:00 - 22:00.
Some shops still observe a half-day closing on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, and close
on Sunday, although in most of the tourist areas of Cyprus, both shops and supermarkets stay
open till late at night and are also open on Sundays.
Electricity
In Cyprus the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the
standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Vehicle Driving
In Cyprus traffic drives on the left.
• Most traffic signs will be recognizable as they conform to EU standards.
• Speed limit signs are in Kilometres Per Hour (Kph)
• Information signs are in Greek and English.
• All occupants of vehicles must wear seatbelts.
• Mobile phone use while driving is prohibited. (Hands free is permitted by law but not
advisable as it impairs concentration).
• Crash helmets are required to be worn for all mopeds and motorcycles.
• Motorcycles must have daytime running lights illuminated.
• Highways have maximum speed limit of 100kph and a minimum speed limit of 65kph.
• The drink driving limit is now a lot lower than in the UK.
• Traffic laws in general are similar to those in the UK. The traffic law section has a list of main
offences.
Alcohol The legal drinking age in Cyprus is 17. Drivers should exercise due care over the amount of
alcohol consumed. The legal limit in breath is 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of
breath. The legal limit in blood is 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
Tobacco If you are under 17 years old you are not entitled to a duty free allowance for tobacco.
19 Visa Requirements
Every traveller must have a valid passport or EU ID card. For more information, please refer
to:
http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/All/0E03E0EE9B9833EAC2258022003F023B?OpenDocument
20 Cyprus Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and
the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, located south of Turkey,
west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece.
Surface Area: 9.251 km2
Population: 802. 500 (End 2002)
Language: Greek is the official language. English is widely spoken.
Capital: Nicosia
Climate: Mild; Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and cool winters. Time Zone:
GMT +02:00
Electric Current: 240V/50Hz
20.1 City of Limassol
Limassol or Lemesos as pronounced in Greek is the second largest city in Cyprus and the most
southern of
Europe. It is also considered as one of the most attractive cities of the island.
Its population is about 100,952 residents within the municipality borders and about 180 thousand
in the surrounding rural areas. Limassol is well known for its rich night life as well as the largest
port in the Middle East.
It is located at the most southern part of Cyprus, built amphitheatrically over the Acrotiri Bay,
between two ancient cities of Amathounda to the east and Curium to the west.
Today Limassol extends outside its municipality borders and its oldest part has been kept as a
Historical center which begins from the roads next to the Old Port and extends to the east side of
the beach.
Limassol has its own Archaeological Museum, an excellent Theatrical Museum and a Museum of
Traditional Art. Also, there is a public park which has a small zoo and a large amphitheatre. In
this Park, the celebrations for the Wine festival take place every September.
There are also other archaeological areas such as the Medieval Castle of Colossi, Curium, Iero of
Apollona Ilati, the ancient city of Amathounda as well as the historical monasteries such as the
Monastery of Agiou Georgiou Alamanou. A complex of water habitats is located at the Acrotiri Aliki
of Limassol which is protected by the British Bases as a special protection zone.
Limassol has two ports known as Palio and Neo Limani. The new port of Limassol handles the
largest number of passengers and merchandise. Through these ports, Cyprus exports grapes,
wine, carobs and imports cereal, cars, machines, medicine an iron. Today Limassol has become
the largest center of shipping management in Europe with more than 60 shipping company offices
in town. Cyprus has the tenth largest shipping group in the world. Projects for the new Marina
have been completed and it has been in operation since June 2014. The Marina can accommodate
up to one thousand ships
Limassol is also the capital of the wine production area in Cyprus which is located at the side of
the Troodos Mountain and is the main area of important wine producing companies. The wines
and cognacs which are produced in these areas, the most well-known being Comandaria are of
excellent quality and have won many prizes at international exhibitions.
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21 Omissions As regards that the specific items are not expressly foreseen in the present bulletin
reference is to be made to the general rules and guidelines contained in WKF
Regulations.
