The Tourism Geography of Malta, Greece and Cyprus

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the special appeal of Greece and the Greek Islands

2. Appreciate the cultural and economic ties that link Cyprus and Malta to other countries

3. Describe the major physical features and climate of these countries and understand their importance for tourism

4. Appreciate the tradition of tourism in Greece and the more recent entry of Malta and Cyprus to the holiday market

5. Appreciate the role of shipping and air services in the development of tourism in Greece, Malta and Cyprus

6. Understand the nature of tourism demand to the region

7. Appreciate the administration of tourism in the region

8. Demonstrate a knowledge of the tourist regions, resorts, business centres and tourist attractions of Greece, Malta and Cyprus.

Malta

• Demand• Supply

– Accommodation

– Organisation

• Resources– Valetta

– Tarxien Temple

– Mdina

– Gozo

Greece: Introduction

• Cultural importance

• Birthplace of European civilisation

• Greek and Roman civilisation

• Religious influence

• Scenic variety

• Tourism economically important

Greece

• Demand– Domestic

– Outbound

– Inbound

• Supply– Transport

• Air

• Ferry

• Rail

– Accommodation• Small businesses

• Organisation– Ministry of Tourism

– Greek National Tourism Organisation

Greece: Resources

• Mainland– Peloponnese– Athens– Halkidiki

• Islands– Crete– Cyclades– Dodecanes

• Rhodes

– Ionian Islands • Corfu

Cyprus

• Demand– Inbound

– Outbound

• Supply– Transport

– Accommodation

Cyprus: Resources

• Beaches– Paphos– Larnaca– Ayia Napa

• Limassol • Nicosca/Larnaca• Akamas National Park• Troodos Mountains • Cultural Heritage