Accessible Cyprus offers warm welcome to all

A new holiday centre for disabled guests and their carers has opened in Cyprus. Purpose-built accommodation and activities, specially designed to suit the requirements of the less mobile holidaymakers is now available in Polis. The user-friendly C & A Tourist apartments are fully accessible to wheelchair users with roll-in showers, a swimming pool hoist and raised sun beds.

In addition, a full selection of equipment including manual and electric wheelchairs, power scooters, shower commodes and electric hoists can be hired. A specially converted minibus services is also available offering convenient transfers.

There are plenty of opportunities for activity and adventure with a number of adapted excursions on offer including swimming in the sea, scuba diving, horse riding and parasailing. Assistance with organising suitable wedding venues is also available. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation also offers materials such as the nature trails guide that details accessible routes that can be navigated on wheelchair for those wishing to explore the countryside.

Owner, Chris Neophytou commented: “I used my own experience and knowledge as a disabled person to create the perfect holiday place: that's the key really, giving people pleasure, but within a safe and friendly environment.”

For further information visit: Disability-cyprus.com. For general visitor information visit: Visitcyprus.com.