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Creative Tourism in discovering hidden Cyprus for arts, handicrafts & traditional products, Pafos
Published on 29 November 2019
Cyprus
Kýpros
Technical Coordinator
Secretary-General
About this good practice
THE PLACE - PAFOS CYPRUS Creative Tourism SME
Discovering the hidden Cyprus for arts, handicrafts and traditional products at the Place, in the old town Pafos
HOME OF ARTS, CYPRIOT CRAFTS & TRADITIONS
Situated in the Old Town Pafos, with easy access by public or private transport the Place offers the opportunity to visitors from all around the world, to get a hands-on experience of Cyprus culture and tradition by local CCIs.
Here one can enjoy live demonstration of traditional handicrafts, pottery, basket making, weaving, wood carving and other, wine evaluation – tasting performed by wine experts as well as a variety of Cyprus handcrafted gifts, souvenirs and products to enjoy.
Unlike other establishments with Traditional products and handicrafts one may come across during a visit in Pafos, The Place – Home of Arts, Cypriot Crafts and Traditions houses one the most established Traditional products shops labelled Flavours of Cyprus while all gifts, souvenirs and products are handcrafted in house by craftsmen, artists and / or home cooks.
At 'The Place' SME visitors of all ages can:
- Meet & experience Cypriot craftspeople at work
- Create your own piece of art to take home
- Taste and purchase homemade food delights & local products
- Try fine local wines & spirits
- Find handmade artisan gifts and jewellery created in house local artist.
Workshops take place for selected skills learning and 'co-creation', in Cultural and Creative Tourism (CCT) activities.
Discovering the hidden Cyprus for arts, handicrafts and traditional products at the Place, in the old town Pafos
HOME OF ARTS, CYPRIOT CRAFTS & TRADITIONS
Situated in the Old Town Pafos, with easy access by public or private transport the Place offers the opportunity to visitors from all around the world, to get a hands-on experience of Cyprus culture and tradition by local CCIs.
Here one can enjoy live demonstration of traditional handicrafts, pottery, basket making, weaving, wood carving and other, wine evaluation – tasting performed by wine experts as well as a variety of Cyprus handcrafted gifts, souvenirs and products to enjoy.
Unlike other establishments with Traditional products and handicrafts one may come across during a visit in Pafos, The Place – Home of Arts, Cypriot Crafts and Traditions houses one the most established Traditional products shops labelled Flavours of Cyprus while all gifts, souvenirs and products are handcrafted in house by craftsmen, artists and / or home cooks.
At 'The Place' SME visitors of all ages can:
- Meet & experience Cypriot craftspeople at work
- Create your own piece of art to take home
- Taste and purchase homemade food delights & local products
- Try fine local wines & spirits
- Find handmade artisan gifts and jewellery created in house local artist.
Workshops take place for selected skills learning and 'co-creation', in Cultural and Creative Tourism (CCT) activities.
Resources needed
Space for several studios, displays & active workshops.
Skilled craftspersons & artists, at real worki during opening hours.
Interpretation facilities & information provision (multi-lingual).
Opportunities for 'co-creation' by visitors.
Addressing all ages & interests.
Accessibility for all.
Skilled craftspersons & artists, at real worki during opening hours.
Interpretation facilities & information provision (multi-lingual).
Opportunities for 'co-creation' by visitors.
Addressing all ages & interests.
Accessibility for all.
Evidence of success
2016 Creative Tourism SME by Creative Tourism Network
2016-17 Escape Club - Senior friendly cert
2017 ECoC activities
2018 Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor
Increasing number of visitors.
Testimonials in Trip Advisor:
- Full of fascinating local crafts.
- The potter on his potters wheel was impressive.
- All the items are locally handmade by crafters and artists and there’s opportunity to try out some of the crafts yourselves.
- A great break away from the beach and the pool.
2016-17 Escape Club - Senior friendly cert
2017 ECoC activities
2018 Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor
Increasing number of visitors.
Testimonials in Trip Advisor:
- Full of fascinating local crafts.
- The potter on his potters wheel was impressive.
- All the items are locally handmade by crafters and artists and there’s opportunity to try out some of the crafts yourselves.
- A great break away from the beach and the pool.
Potential for learning or transfer
The experience of active CCIs at Pafos 'The Place' SME about Creative Toursism development and promotion, can be replicated in other cities and regions interested in diversifying their tourism product over space and time, with contribution to easing seasonality, increasing visitors to city centre - away from traditional mass tourism 'honeypots' (such as beaches, entertainement and top attractions), by involving 'co-creation'.
The establishment offers good oppotunities for learning new skills by all kinds of visitors, enhancing the destination image and attarcting niche markets in the off-season.
This kind of creative tourism is also very suitable for senior citizens, over 60s and people with accessibility handihaps, as the co-creation activities are not very demanding physically, easy for beginners and very rewarding in terms of visitor experience. The establishment has been certified as 'Senior friendly' by the Escale Club of which it is a member (See: www.escape2europe.eu).
The establishment offers good oppotunities for learning new skills by all kinds of visitors, enhancing the destination image and attarcting niche markets in the off-season.
This kind of creative tourism is also very suitable for senior citizens, over 60s and people with accessibility handihaps, as the co-creation activities are not very demanding physically, easy for beginners and very rewarding in terms of visitor experience. The establishment has been certified as 'Senior friendly' by the Escale Club of which it is a member (See: www.escape2europe.eu).
Further information
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'The Place' SME
Cyprus
Kýpros
Contact
Technical Coordinator
Secretary-General