Blog
L' Étape Cyprus by Tour de France: A boost to Cyprus’ tourism product
April 26, 2023
More than 500 athletes and their support staff are expected to arrive in Cyprus from abroad in November to participate in the highly anticipated L’ Étape Cyprus by Tour de France.
The Cypriot edition of the L' Étape by Tour de France series – held under the strict and demanding framework of the greatest cycling event on the planet – will take place on Sunday, 12 November 2023, with the participation of semi-professional and amateur cyclists.
Going by the entries so far, and considering the anticipated increase in participating Cypriot cyclists this year, it is predicted that the hotels in the Paphos and Limassol will benefit from around 2,100 overnight stays during the event. This is a particularly significant number for the off-peak tourism season, which is proof of the importance of organising major sporting events in Cyprus; especially considering how sports tourism contributes roughly €50m to the state’s annual revenue.