bus from larnaca airport to near paphos (chlorakas), cyprus

We arrive at Larnaca airport (11:15am Wednesday) and want to get to Chlorakas, near Paphos. We are not staying at a hotel/resort, so no transfers included. I read there is a bus via Lemosos and have printed out the timetable from the tourist info site. Is this bus reliable/ it turns up/ runs to time/ not packed to the door/ bun fight? Any other suggestions, as a taxi has quoted us 100 euros one way (bit much for two Aussies!)

Thanks for your help!

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The airport bus has so far proved reliable, comfortable and quick but you need to be sure of the current timetable - ring them up on the number on the timetable to check you%26#39;ve got the right one.

I don%26#39;t know about the %26#39;bun fight%26#39; angle. There%26#39;s certainly no problem out of main season.

However, it only goes to the main bus station in Paphos so you%26#39;d still need to get transport from there, (more like 8 Km than 145 - so a taxi should be a little cheaper but still feel expensive!) If you%26#39;re on the sea front there is a bus which runs there from the bus station.

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Is it not possible for you to hire a small car? Driving is very very easy in Cyprus and the route from Larnaca to Paphos is very straightforward. Certainly taxis are expensive but given the choice I would much prefer to pay a fixed taxi rate of 100 euros (that doesn%26#39;t seem too unreasonable bearing in mind I have to pay 60 euros for a 40 minute journey from Larnaca to my destination) than to sit on a bus from Larnaca to Paphos - you will be shattered by the time you reach Chlorakas!

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I have sent you the timetable for the shuttle

Kev

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Thank you for your advice. Happy travelling

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Thank you for your advice. Happy travelling.

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I%26#39;ve no idea why Kath suggests you would be shattered from taking the bus. It%26#39;s always easier to sit on a bus than to drive - even though the driving is easy.

The bus is good and comfortable, will cost 28 Euros for 2 of you.

Sit back, watch the countryside or snooze!

CL

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Only because I%26#39;ve had experience of sitting on buses in Cyprus and I don%26#39;t find them very comfortable at all. If its a luxury coach with air conditioning then fine but my only experience has been on fairly basic transport. I haven%26#39;t used the bus service from Larnaca to Paphos so apologies if speaking out of turn.

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Hallo Kath

Luxury coach to Limassol.

Smaller coach to Paphos (I presume that%26#39;s part of the reason they change in the middle.)

No complaints to us from anyone who has been on it - so I hope I don%26#39;t get proved wrong in the future!

(Incidentally, sorry if my previous post looked a bit %26#39;harsher%26#39; than intended. Curious, the effect of writing things in brief format.)

CL

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No problems. Do you know if the shuttle bus run from Larnaca to Protaras/Pernera?

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Sorry for the delay; just back from ski-ing in Norway. A bit of a change from Cyprus!

I don%26#39;t think there is a shuttlebus to Protaras/Pernera. The ones started up last year were to Nicosia and Limassol/Paphos. There are local buses into Larnaca.

Does money really matter???

We are due out to coral bay in the middle of may and money was not really an issue untill our parents decided they would like to come,BUT with the use of the internet we managed to find very resonable flights,a good deal on a villa and car.

So the savings that we have made will effectively pay for the first week and that includes playing golf,

You cannot put a price on food and drink whilst on holiday otherwise its not a holiday you also cannot put a price on feeling warm in the sunshine this is always good for your health.

Just try and use the internet to its full potential and this will hopefully pay for a good portion of your finances on holiday,Times are hard but try to enjoy life, you never know whats round the corner.

see you all in paphos in 6 weeks.

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What a nice positive attitude - are you as sweet and cuddly as your namesake ?!! We were nearly put off visiting Cyprus last year, but managed to get a deal only slightly dearer than the year before. The prices, with the introduction of the Euro, were a bit higher but then again they were at home too.

We had a lovely time- we will probably have second thought again this year but we always feel so much better after some autumn sun.....and, as you say, you never know.

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What a great attitude Hairy,We too nearly did%26#39;t book for Cyprus this year then thought what the hell as we%26#39;ve got a couple of big birthdays lets celebrate in style it%26#39;s only money! So have a lovely holiday and roll on September when I will be back in Paphos.

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Couldn%26#39;t agree more hairy.

I know the cost of holidaying has gone up for us Brits in the Eurozone but, if you are resourceful and don%26#39;t mind doing a bit of legwork it can still be done.

I know one member who is going to Cyprus this year on a limited budget and intends on making the most of the self catering facilities at the accommodation. Is there anything nicer than sitting under the shade out of the afternoon sun, drinking wine and enjoying a barbecue lunch with family?

I don%26#39;t go on holiday to save up (I do that for the remaining 50 weeks of the year) but if I had to I would forfeit eating out in restaurants and drinking in bars just to be in the sun with my lovely family.

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Couldn%26#39;t have put it better folks! A holiday is what you make it with the resources you have. The absolute joy of lying under a blue Cypriot sky with the warmth of the sun on your face, carton of wine by your side, fetta, tomatoes, bread and olives - bliss!

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Stop it Kath - I am drooling over the porridge !!!!

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Totally agree with all the postings here. Yes, it%26#39;s been nice over the years to go on holiday and find prices for food and drink at half those of the UK but is this why we really go away?

For me no, it%26#39;s about relaxing with the family in the sunshine forgetting about all the normal stress of life in the UK.

If you need to keep costs down then self catering seems a good idea and eat the odd meal at your villa/apartment.

We arrive in Paphos for our first visit now in just under 5 weeks and can%26#39;t wait.

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We%26#39;re off to Cyprus in four weeks and can%26#39;t wait either. A bit or research on the internet pays dividends. The only thing I%26#39;m not finding much of a deal on is car hire. It%26#39;s me, my wife and our 2year old son, so we need a bit of space in it. Any ideas anyone?

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Hi James I found the best deal for car hire with economycarrentals.com and if you join thier members club you can save on different areas in the world and get preferencial treatment.all the best ray

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Great attitude folks. Come over and spend, spend, spend. You will be helping Cyprus, me, and enjoying yourself into the bargain.

I%26#39;m with Kath on Feta, toms, village bread, olives, and of course olive oil.All under a blue sky with a shining sun.

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And a frappe!!!

Atantica Aeneas Wedding? ♥

Hi

I%26#39;m getting married in Cyprus July 2010.

I need an all-inclusive hotel option that is 4/5 star but also suitable for families.

So far I really fancy the Atalntica Aeneas Resort.

I wondered if anyone had any experience of weddings there or any views on the hotel?

Any comments would be much appreciated, thanks.

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You got married in Cyprus? Recommendations Please

Hi, I%26#39;m looking for a good recommendation in Cyprus. Me %26amp; my partner are looking to get married there. We%26#39;ve looked at a few only but still not 100% sure,

Have anyone got married in Cyprus %26amp; can recommened a great hotel that you can also have the cermony on the hotel site.

Anyones input is well appreichated

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Hi Lindsey

I think you need to decide which side of the Island you want the ceremony, also would you like to explore while your here as well. Most Wedding couples want a nice hotel, nice beaches to relax and chill out after the wedding others like to explore or go on a trip to Egypt.

All Hotels on the Island are superb, refurbished every year, a good percentage you can get good deals on the Internet or Tour Brochures but others like the 5* will still retain their high price. Limassoll area are slightly cheaper in comparsion with Paphos, the beaches are hotel owned, I think I am safe in saying that nit sure if there are any others but Leica will probably assist. Ayia Napa and Protaras have fantastic beaches and are the best on the Island. Paphos has 2 good beach area%26#39;s but has an abundance of history within the area and it is in easy access to other area%26#39;s as well.

Choice is yours, as they say

Kev

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Hi Lindsey,

I have never been married myself but I know quite a few things but only in Paphos...

There are many hotels that allow people to marry onsite and they are:

(In my opinion, the most beautiful hotels)

1) Amathus Hotel

2) Almyra Hotel

3) Elysium Hotel

4) Annabelle Hotel

5) Coral Bay Hotel

and

6) Azia Resort and Spa hotel

7) Royal Athena hotel and Athena Beach hotel (same brand)

8) Imperial Beach Hotel

9) Hotels under the Riu brand

10) Venus Beach hotel

11) Laura Hotel

12) and many others...

11) Laura hotel

You do not necessarily have to marry in hotels. There are town halls which are beautiful because of the traditional Cypriot interior design inside them and the Cypriot exterior architectural design outside so the buildings stand out. There are areas outside the Yeroskipou town hall where you can arrive, do the ceremoney, sign the registry and then do your after wedding photographs.

At the Paphos Town Hall, you can do the same as above. There is a park next to the hall so the whole place is really nice.

There is also the Peyia Town Hall/Parish. The Parish is lovely with gardens all around. Really pretty.

You will find that you don%26#39;t have to fork out for a reception at a hotel unless you really want to. There are lovely restaurants and tavernas in the town and in the countryside in villages where you can hold your reception. They should be happy to allow the restaurants to be decked out in balloons, decorations, ribbons, confetti and flowers etc etc.

You can also marry on yachts at the harbour. You need to get a marriage licence and pay for an officer to marry you and your fiance on the boat. You can also hold the reception on the boat afterwards while it cruises along the seaside.

I have a bride. She is getting married at the ampitheatre in Paphos. That%26#39;s another option!

I am sure that someone else will come forth with marriages in other towns!

Good luck with your research.

Leah

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Hi,

Thanks for your quick replys. I notice alot of people on here want to get married in Cyprus.

We are going to book with a travel agency, Thomson etc. So we get the full package. Not that i%26#39;m lazy to do it myself, is that i%26#39;m not confident in myself to get it right if i went out %26amp; about and did it all independently.

What we%26#39;re looking for:

A very cozy quiet hotel, with private beach if possiable. We%26#39;re not really into exporeling rather relax %26amp; soak up the sun., so not sure which part of the island is best.

Want somewhere of which we could have the cermony on site, Not sure of reception just yet has there are not really many of us going, maybe a meal somewhere?

has we%26#39;re having a private party went we get back, for everyone to be there.

Any recommendation which can relate to the above?

Thanks everyone for your replys.. I%26#39;m obviusly new to this %26amp; only me and my partner is sorting it, so want to do full research first. :)

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Hi

I am probably speaking for many people here... I urge you to re-consider booking a Thomas Cook wedding co-ordinator. If you read/scroll through previous forums about them, you will see that many brides have complained about their lack of communication, taking weeks to reply back to a single email and lastly, the brides/grooms find out where they are getting married, the time they%26#39;re getting married and where the reception is!!

I highly recommend that you book a private wedding planner. Yes, they cost more but this reflects their level of service and I emphasise this point; they are excellent at communicating via emails/phone calls and organising wedding the way you want it to be. No doubt about that.

I cannot say which place is the best in Cyprus to hold a wedding. Paphos is the best for Sunset photography because evidently that is where the sun set!!!! (pardon the pun.) Both Ayia Napa and Paphos are very popular wedding places definitely. Nicosia and Larnaca the least. A.N and Paphos are lovely beach towns and there are plenty of seaside restaurnants/taverns for you to choose from.

If you are in Cyprus, you may would like to consider having your reception at a taverna for that %26#39;authentic%26#39; feel.

For any ideas or information, there is no harm in contacting a private wedding planner. He/she should be able to help you or advise you.

Leah :)

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Festivals and Whats on?

I am coming to Limassol for the first 2 weeks in May with my hubby to be (we are getting married out there) and we was wondering if there was much on? Any festivals etc

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There is the flower festival on 1st May. There is the festival of music and festival of dance. You need to check www.visitcyprus.com and click on Events, choose Limassol and see what%26#39;s on.

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weddings at paphos town hall?

Hi every1,

hope someone can help, myself and my fiance have booked to get married in paphos, on the 1st august 2007, at the the town hall. We cant wait as neither of us have ever been to cyprus...

Can anyone tell me if the ceremony has traditional vows? and how many witneses do we need? how lond does the ceremony last for?

i would love to hear any info.

We will be staying at the Atlantica golden beach hotel, in paphos!

Look forward to hearing all replies

Thanks

xx

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We got married at Paphos Town Hall 9 years ago. I don%26#39;t know whether things have changed, but the vows were not as at home. As far as I remember, the lady conducting the ceremony just read out a shortish legal type statement (very nicely read!) I think we said a few words for the %26#39;exchanging of the rings%26#39; bit, more or less as you do at home. We had two witnesses, as well as our guests, and the whole ceremony was no more than about 15 minutes. It was a brilliant day, and although the ceremony bit is short and sweet, unlike a big do at home, it was a lovely day, and I would do it all over again (if I wasn%26#39;t already married!!). The hotel and local people will make it a day to remember, and Cyprus is a beautiful place to get married. You won%26#39;t be disappointed.

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Yes, I would second what Hornplayer has said. paphos is an absolutely wonderful place. We got married there in June of this year. The vows were slightly different to back home. You need 2 witnesses and it was over and done with in about 15 minutes. Simply the best day of my life !

If I can help you with any queries, just ask !

Sam

P.S You get given a copy of the vows after the ceremony as well as a plaque confirming you married there !

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Hiya Livelylinzi

Was just wondering how you went about booking your wedding at the town hall? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Am looking to get married there in May 2007 and would like to do most of the organising myself.

Thanks

Nikki

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Hi All,

We booked our wedding with Di at Paphosfinder weddings, once we told her what date we wanted, she came back to us the next day with confirmation. Can%26#39;t fault her, she kept us up todate with everything that was gonig on, and when we arrived she took us to the town hall for the paper work, (which was nerve racking, lol) but she was great, even tho we know paphos and was thinknig about doing it our selves we were glad we didn%26#39;t, it was stressfull enough before we left london just by choosing the invites and bridesmaid dresses etc, goodness knows what it would have been like if we had do do all the finer details!!

paphosfinder.com/weddings/cyprus-weddings.htm

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hi there.

me and my partner are elso getting married at paphos town hall but on 30th oct this year.

i am also very nervous about it.

and i know this sounds silly but can 2 of your guests i.e family qualify as witnesses at the wedding?

and also,are the vows spoken in english?

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Hello Everyone,

Im so excited also..The vow%26#39;s are spoken in english i have made sure of that!

We booked our wedding through Thomson in our local store..

You should all join the Paphos post : Ezboard.com

Its a great site and there%26#39;s things to settle your nerves..

Hope this helps.

Lindsey

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Yes, 2 of your guests can be witnesses - we had my sister as one, and brother in law as the other.

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Hi

Thanks for your reply about sunbed towels. No we are not getting married at the Atlantica just having a week away in the sunshine. When we were there before we did see a couple getting married though - looked very beautiful. I wish you good luck.

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Hi Livelylinzi

Me and my Partner have just got married in the town hall in paphos.

Thursday 8th March 2007.

The best day of my life.

The vows are not like englands but they are not that hard to remember - even tho i forgot what i had to say half way into saying my vows, haha plus it only lasts 15 mins.

You need 2 witnesses - we didnt invite anyone out with us so we asked our wedding co-ordinator and holiday rep to be our witnesses.

I have a copy of the wedding vows here as they were giving to us with our wedding licence so if you would like a copy - here is my email address so just email me and i will send.

Amanda_Rabbit@hotmail.com

We stayed at the Athena Royal Beach Hotel and it was fab - couldnt of asked for anything better as all the staff made our wedding day so lovely.

As for your wedding photo%26#39;s - go for a company called %26quot;papos and son%26quot; they did our wedding photo%26#39;s and they turned out sooooo perfect and we had the wedding recorded and the dvd is great.

If i dont hear from you - have a wonderful day xxx

Love Amanda xxxx

Nappies

Hi.

I am in protoras from 19th April - 3rd May and will have my 3 month old twins with me.

What supermarkets sell what brand nappies and at what prices?

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance, Emma

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Protaras is a purpose built resort and although they have kiosk supermarkets I would advise going to Paralimini as they have a hyper market within the town, you will get just about everything you need there, it is about 10 mins away from Protaras

Kev

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protaras internet cafe?

hi there i will be going on holiday to Protaras next June and i was wondering if anyone knows of any internet cafe%26#39;s in the resort.

thanks

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most of the cafe/bars and hotels have internet access

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half way down Fig tree bay road there is a bar (which I can%26#39;t remember) which has internet access

kev

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car hire now or wait til you get to the airport

Hi

We are coming to Larnaca on 2nd August and have been looking to hire a car. Some of the quotes are huge though as we need a car for 6 people.

Cheapest we have been quoted so far is $940 with advantage.

Would it be better to wait until we get to the airport or would I run the risk of not getting a suitable car?

Many thanks

Lee

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you should book in advance, you might have real problems if you want a large vehicle when you arrive and its always more expensive.

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VW Touran £789 for 2 weeks from Larnaca Airport on www.anycarhire.com/bookCar.php?pucode=CY

Kev

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Better off booking in advance, cheaper rather than top rates you will pay at the airport and guarantee you will have the car you need.

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we use economeycarentals.com all the time seem to ne very reasonable had no problems with them .

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We have been quoted $940.00 for two weeks for a Nissan Serena, just waiting for them to confirm the price as I think that equates to approx 650 Euros and I haven%26#39;t been able to beat that price.

Lee

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7 seater for 2 weeks 672 Euros

www.gorentacar.com.cy/search-result.asp

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www.gorentacar.com.cy

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Make sure you will get all your luggage in as well as the people if you get a 7 seater. With this in mind we booked 2 smallish cars last time we went with 6 of us ( 4 adults 2 children). We put 2 adults, 1 child, and 3 cases in each. It worked out about the same price.

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1st week of may

traveling alone to paphos first week of may looking for friendly english bars around the coral bay area can anyone help

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nearly all have english people working in the bars so should have no trouble

kev

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protaras easter

I am a single dad traveling to protaras from the midlands at easter with a teenage daughter on a self catering holiday, can anyone advise me on exchange rates, is it best to take euros, or pounds and change it there, also is anyone else going with teenagers around the same time that would like to meet for a drink and a chat

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Protarus is a nice place with a shopping street, some good eating places on the strip and up on the main road and a good beach. Take your driving licence. Busy Aiya Napa is about 4 miles away.

Probably the best place to change money unless you can get euros commission free back home. The rate is lousy (94p per euro) and changes often. It has a tendency to get better but then a newspaper or politician talks gloom and doom and down it goes again.

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I would recommend that you take Euro%26#39;s if you have been quoted a good rate in the UK, the only trouble with Protaras is that it is a purpose built resort %26amp; you will get stung over the exchange rate. I am not saying there are not places that you will get a good rate but they are few %26amp; far between esp in Protaras as it is on it%26#39;s own ( 4 miles a way from Ayia Napa %26amp; also it is just a long strip)

Kev

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thanks for the advice on money exchange i will start to keep an eye the rates in the uk 1 euro for £1 is about the best i can find, thanks again

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Hi,

I did some shopping around to change sterlings into euros when I was in London one time. I found that Marks and Spencers did a better deal than banks did.

HOpe this helps.

Leah

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Hi, thanks for the reply i have changed money at M%26amp;S before the post office can also offer a better rate than some of the the banks,

Kevin

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i have a fair fx card. It%26#39;s like a top up debit card that you can use in any euro country best rates I could find and much safer than carrying cash. you can pay direct with card for no charge or withdraw from any machine and only 1 euro per withdrawal. address is fairfx.com i think

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thanks for that i will have a look on the website, i got 1.06 at co.op travel but still need to get some more

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Holland v Scotland 28th March

I%26#39;m looking for a bar in Paphos that would be showing this give live --- any ideas please?

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Post should of course have said.... %26quot;showing this GAME live%26quot; ooops, first post and I make a mess of it

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Hi

Most bars show the footy, all depends on which part of Paphos you are staying in.

Karen

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There are also a couple of sports bars right in centre of harbour area-they will have boards outside advertising the matches they are showing so you can check them out during the day.

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Where are you staying?

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Thank you Kazzy66 and ChrissieH.

To Hornplayer, the day of the game I move out of the Roman Hotel out to Kouklia for a long weekend so will have to return later that same day to Paphos to hopefully watch the game.

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Well, our %26#39;local%26#39; in Paphos is a great little bar up a side street......go to the Aloe Hotel on Poseidonos Ave. The little road running up the side of it is Thalias Street (The Romantica Restaurant is on the corner). Just up on the left, is the Friendship Bar - great bar, great bar owner who has about 3 telly screens with sport and football on all the time.

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Perfect ! Thanks Hornplayer!

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Well, I ended up in The Friendship Bar and the recommendation was good - very friendly bar owner, nice man --- he even offered to put on the tennis on another TV so my wife didn%26#39;t have to watch the football! Only strange thing was, my wife and I ended up being on the only people there after the England game finished. The owner deserves more custom on a Saturday night. Good recommendation, Hornplayer. ps the owner doesn%26#39;t know you by that moniker.

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Why bother, they will get slaughtered!!

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Grecian Bay Hotel

Hi could anyone tell me if the outdoor pools in the Grecian Bay will be heated in April?

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sunset bay holiday village paphos

Does anyone know if the Sunset bay holiday village paphos is open yet, it was supposed to be open in april?

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Andreotis - safety deposit box?

Hi,

i am staying at the Andreotis in June, it does not say in the brochure if they have saftey deposit boxes. Does anyone know if they do?

thanks

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Haven%26#39;t stayed there for a few years but think the safety deposit boxes were behind reception rather than in room.

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We are staying at the Andreotis in May as we are over for my son wedding.We visited Cyprus for the first time last year we stayed in the Pernera district that time and we went to have a look at the Andreotis as we had already booked for that hol it looks a nice complex does not look to flashy from the front but you will be surprised when you go through the back i noticed the safety deposit boxes are beside the desk in the reception area not in the rooms it is only a month till we go will let you know more about the Andreotis.

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Thanks for your replies,

Lesleywood - i will look forward to hearing your holiday report!

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I am going to pafian sun holiday village, cyprus in 3 days!

As i am going to the pafian sun holiday village in 3 days i was just looking for some last minute thoughts of it and what the staff and weather is and are like,any info would be very much appreciated!

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That`s the weather for you.

Have a good time.

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Hi Kristie15, we%26#39;re going in July so I%26#39;d be interested to know your opinion and how you got on there! Have a great time!

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Kristie,

It%26#39;s a great place, If a bit out of Paphos, bus stop opposite so will save you on taxi fares.

try walking over to the queens hotel, fantatsic natural cove, excellent for swimming.

Your closer to Coral Bay than main Paphos, try this out too, some top restaurants and bars.

Enjoy !

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First visit to cyprus

Hi, can anyone advise if its a local custom in hotels for weekend deals where 700/900 people decend on a paphos hotel for a 24 hour live in, while the holiday guests take a back seat?

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Now where did you hear that one from lol, Only happens if it%26#39;s a bank Holiday or Saints day, mainly during Easter and sometime during the Aug / Sept period

Kev

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Lol, I have never heard of this one. Easter, mainly back to villages. July-August, Cypriot summer holidays, most of us tend to keep away from resorts. Greece is popular, villages, England for some.

You will see an increase in Cypriots visiting Cypriot resorts but to be honest we genrally find it very overpriced.

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leica,

if you go to a hotel and announce that you are a cypriot (speak greek though!) and ask if you can get a discount. you shouuld be able to. I once stayed at the Azia hotel for 70 euros for one night only!!

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Is it just me or does newtownboy sound a bit disgruntled?

Maybe he has had an experience of this recently and isn%26#39;t best pleased.

Tell us more about your post newtownboy?

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Leah,

I know only too well. I did not want to announce to all on forum we get better deals than the tourists. But since you have started the ball rolling, it happens in tavernas and restaurants as well.

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Leica, I don%26#39;t think they give us better rates any more. Especially taverns and restaurants.

Occasionally there might be a drop in price for New Years eve, etc. but a 250 euros for 2 nights b%26amp;b and a dinner/lunch compared to a 60 euros per night all inclusive with drinks and all, I think foreigners get better prices than us.

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I always shop around for the best deals. I look on the websites and then I ring up asking what deals they have and then I ask if they have any offers for any locals. If they charge more expensively over the phone than they do online, I book online instead.

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Best company for car hire

Hi All.

After all the advice received I have decided to taxi transfer from the airport to Polis. Many thanks for all the valuable posts.

Who would you recommend for car hire in Polis or the surrounding area.

I%26#39;m not bothered about the style, the cheapest the better!!!!

I can remember a post from another forum where the person said they could not source a car during their stay.I%26#39;m presuming it was high season.

Do I need to pre book a car or will we be ok to hire when we arrive in July/August?

Cheers,Steve.

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Hi Core2,

The wife and i go yearly and can highly recommend petridesrentals,we have never had a problem with them and they have always been keenly priced.They are located right next to Polis Square and Yiannis the owner is a really nice guy.

I should think you would be better booking early especially as you are going mid/summer.

Regards

Keith

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Try www.pafoscarhire.com they have a Polis office-details on website. We e mailed the booking- always ask for a quote as it can be cheaper than website- but explained that we wanted the car for 3 days and we were only using the car locally so could we just pay for petrol used. We just filled it back to where it was on pick up and there was no problem. They also go under the name of fontana. WE booked a smallish car and were given a large automatic, not particularly new but as mentioned we only wanted for local travel.

You would be best to book - we once went in Sept and struggled !

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It%26#39;s just posted my reply as a whole new thread - no idea why! Anyway, it said...

We always use Fontana, based just off the square in Polis. You can contact the office by email requesting a quote - fontana@cytanet.com.cy.

The office is run by Stathis and Fiona. Good service - my Mum once backed a car into a post and they were there within 30 mins and changed car no problem!

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Car hire

We always use Fontana, based just off the square in Polis. You can contact the office by email requesting a quote - fontana@cytanet.com.cy.

The office is run by Stathis and Fiona. Good service - my Mum once backed a car into a post and they were there within 30 mins and changed car no problem!

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Sorry - this was intended as a reply to another thread - don%26#39;t know how it ended up as a new thread!

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Things to do and not do

Hi All

We travel out on Sunday to get married in paphos. Any1 got tips on what to do and not do while in Cyprus?

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We travel out on Sunday and also getting married whilst we are there!

When is your wedding? Ours is on the 15th. We are getting married at Zucchini%26#39;s.

Good luck and hope you have a lovely time.

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Suggested sights to see would be

Troodos mountains and Kykko monastery.

Mosaics at Paphos

Aphrodites Rock

Curium Ampitheatre and Mosaics

Depends what you like as there are waterparks and go karts etc too. Most of all enjoy the sun and your wedding!!

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We get married at the Royal Athena on the 14th. May set a rule that nobody can watch the liverpool V Chelsea match after the reception !!!!!

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Thanks on behalf of the OP for your suggestions minniefiona.

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Ramo

Have a lovely time you couldn%26#39;t have picked a nicer Hotel!

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Seconded Karen, thanks Minnie. I%26#39;ve not been on Paphos forum for a while, getting ready for my Cuba hols on Friday for our son%26#39;s wedding. Should be good, but would be equally happy at the Athena Royal. Congratulations and best wishes Ramo, excellent choice, you%26#39;ll love it there.

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Don%26#39;t bother with the tomb of the kings - just a load of holes in the ground - Curium archealogical park is much better.

Go over to Polis and Latchi and go on a boat trip to the blue lagoon thats brill.

Enjoy.

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Places to visit

Paphos:

Aphrodite%26#39;s baths. It%26#39;s at Latsi, has a very nice beach but not sandy and the waters are deep. I think its the cleanest beach in Cyprus.

Rock of Romiou/Petra tou Romiou: Legend says that Digenis Akritas(protector of the borders) threw this huge rock to destroy a pillagers ship. Beach there is also very nice but deep.

Castle at the harbour: Old castle(not worth going if there is entrance fee) A lot of cafes on the way to the castle.

There is also an archaological area next to the harbour.

The mosaics.

There is also an anchient church of saint george. It%26#39;s on the way to peyia but when you reach the junction don%26#39;t get of the main road(don%26#39;t make a right to go to Peyia) and keep going straight.

Limassol:

The old city of Amathounta

Ancient theatre of Kourion and the mosaics there.

Medieval Castle which is also a museum(at the old harbour)

Platres village, Omodos village, Leukara village.

If you wish to get souvenirs prefer the Leukara knitting as most shops in Paphos, Limassol and Ayia Napa sell the same souvenirs you can find anywhere in Europe with the name of Cyprus/paphos/limassol imprinted on them.

Larnaca:

Kition

Nicosia/Lefkosia:

The old city within the walls is nice. Don%26#39;t expect anything anchient though.

For a better list:

planetware.com/tourist-attractions/cyprus-cy…

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I think the OP left yesterday but maybe someone else will be grateful for your suggestions. Thanks x

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Disability

I am going to Ayia Napa in May and at the moment I am recovering from a hip replacement. I should be weight bearing by the time my holiday comes around but even if I am I doubt that I will be able to walk for any great distance. Could anybody give me a website or name and phone number of a place in Ayia Napa where we might hire a wheelchair for the week? It would seem less hassle to get one there than have to take one from the UK. What do you think?

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I don%26#39;t know about Ayia Napa but there are places in Protaras who hire out wheelchairs %26amp; motorised scooters so there must be places in Ayia Napa - anyone out there who can help this lady/gentleman? However its not really that difficult to take your own. You will get assistance (hopefully priority) on and off the plane and you won%26#39;t have to waste precious time hunting for a hire shop.

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Thanks for that Kath. Having never had to do it before, I think I will follow your advice and take one of my own. By the way, it%26#39;s lady (although I think some people would beg to differ!!)

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Travel from Larnaca to Limassol

Hello, will be arriving at Larnaca airport at around 7pm and need to arrive at Limassol. What is the best option of travel - train, bus, or taxi? Thanks

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There are no trains in Cyprus.

Bus transportation from airport - very sparse. They exist and I do not know where to start because I never use them.

Taxis will charge about 70-80 euros to go from Larnaca airport to Limassol right up to your hotel/villa/apartment.

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Thanks for the info you%26#39;ve given. I%26#39;ll guess I%26#39;ll opt for a direct service by taxi.

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Sorry for the delay in response. Have been away.

Car drivers often do not know about buses.

There is a good shuttlebus from Larnaca airport to Limassol. 7 Euros.

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Hi!

What about Paphos airport... Is there any shuttlebus service to Limassol?

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Sorry, no.

No public buses from Paphos Airport at the moment - in any direction - I believe.

There was talk.......but talking can take quite a while and the taxi drivers are jealously guarding their near monopoly.

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I agree with CyprusLlover

There was talk of a shuttle from paphos airport to paphos but the taxi drivers caused a fuss about losing the trade, have heard that a private firm was doing it but that has yet to be substantiated

kev

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there is sure a shutle from larnaka airoport to limassol but check where exactly it stops in limassol not to be dropped off on the high way , then u need to take a taxi.,,,

because when i wanted to go from limassol to paphos using that shuttle which unites larnaka airoport-paphos and limassol i found out that the bust stop not in limassol exactly but at the high way and to get from there to limassol u need taxi. so better check that. i have some shedules of those shuttles so if u need u are welcomee

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Excusrsions things to do!?

Can you let me know what excursions are good? e.g Days out on boat, waterpark, island hopping etc?

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No island hopping I%26#39;m afraid. Good days out - waterpark in Ayia Napa, any boat trip (there%26#39;s been a fire today at Ayia Napa harbour and quite a few boats burnt out). The Raptor boat ride is a thrill but any boat trip really up offshore of Famagusta and down to Cape Greko for snorkelling. A trip to the Troodos in a 4 x 4 off road safari is really good - a long day but you get to see sights of Cyprus only mountain goats can reach. Trip to Nicosia. You don%26#39;t say when you are going but if its during the very hot months of July/August remember Nicosia is much hotter than the coast and you will boil. The Red Bus trip which leaves Protaras and picks up in Napa - takes you round the little villages and right up to the %26quot;green line%26quot;. I believe they may now be able to cross the line to Famagusa itself. Hire a car and get out and about. Go and see the view point at Derynia across the UN buffer zone. All very interesting. Lovely beaches in Ayia Napa and beautiful clear water.

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Are they any quad bikes/buggies for hire? Crazy golf? etc... Thanks

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yup. all that...

Don%26#39;t forget to visit Cape Greko. Beautiful national reserve area.

Visit the Protaras and Paralimni beaches. They are absolutely gorgeous.

Do try to make a day trip to Paphos. This is town is worth it more than Limassol or Larnaca. These two towns are more Cypriot cosmopolitan, not designed for tourists. But leaning towards tourism nevertheless by building new marinas and new ports.

For a change of scenery, go to Troodos mountains. Visit the Caledonian Falls!

Have a good holiday! Leah :)

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Hi,

There are loads of places to hire quad bikes and buggies. Just beware of the cypriot taxi and coach drivers as they believe that they are the only ones on the road!!!!

The waterpark is a great day out, you have the bungee jump at Nissi Beach and the Sling Shot in Napa, both fun if you can stomach them (before the beer!)I agree that the Raptor boat trip is a good one, they include free transfers in the price.

There are loads of watersports at Napa %26amp; Nissi Beach! Drive round Cape Greko where there are some cliff jumps if you dare!

Lots of trips further away ie the Troodos, Aphrodites Rock etc if you want to go further.

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Villa recommendation for two families

Hi, I have been looking for weeks for a suitable 4 bed villa within walking distance of the harbour. I wondered if anyone could recommend a villa with a private pool that would suit 2 families with babys

Many thanks

Nicky

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Hi,

I don%26#39;t know any villas but you can check out

www.holidayrentals.co.uk and click on Cyprus, Paphos region and choose an area. Coral Bay, Peyia, Paphos town and Konia are popular places.

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I can%26#39;t personally recommend anywhere near the centre of Paphos either (our family is smaller than yours) but if you Google %26quot;cyprus villa rental%26quot; you will get more websites than you can ever get through in a lifetime.

Look out for properties in the Limnaria and Universal areas if you want to be pretty close to the harbour area.

Alternatively, Coral Bay is very good for families and there are some lovey villas there that would suit larger groups.

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I echo the comment above about Googling renting villas - you%26#39;ll get hundreds of results.

From personal experience I can recommend www.rent-villas-paphos.co.uk. I don%26#39;t know if they have anything that%26#39;ll fit your bill, but they try very hard to please, and have always succeeded in doing so with us.

Mike

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I have booked through the company Mike endorses. I have only had a 2 bed apartment from them though but they may have something suitable for you.

As a company I wouldn%26#39;t hesitate to recommend them. They are very helpful at this end and even moreso at the other.

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Hi,

If you fancy being in the countryside and odn%26#39;t mind a 15 min drive to Paphos, then holidayrentals.co.uk do have luxury villas for rent per week.

For example, if you look in Secret Valley or Nata, you can get a villa with a pool for 1 week for 400 pounds and they can fit up to 6-8 people. A real bargain!

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Things to do???

Hey All,

Going to Paphos in a couple of days, but looking for a quiet vacation. I would like to see some of the sites, but I only have limited time as its for work.

I have spoken to people who have gone there before, but everyone has their own interpretation of what is fun. One of the guys I spoke to hired a taxi for a day to drive him around and act as a local expert of things to do.

I%26#39;m interested in visiting the local area as apposed to the tourist area. I am looking for good food, and interesting sites. When it comes to food I%26#39;m not really on a budget, but more interested in the true cypriot experiance, and when it comes to sites I would like to take advantage of seeing the truely historical areas of the area.

I like the quiet pub type lunch where you can stay and enjoy the atmosphere for the afternoon, and possibly the evening. I will be traveling with in a small group who would like to be away from the hustle and bustle of the tourists.

If anyone knows of a good driver, or if you are a local who would like to show my group around please let me know. I will be there on the 9th and staying for a few days.

Also if you can educate me on some of the laws which tourist might not know ie drinking in public (we do plan on having a good time there) let me know what may be spacific to the area. Especially ones which are not common to the rest of the world.

So if you have any suggestions about where we might want to go, do and see it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any info you can give.

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Margarita Gardens paphos

Hiya, i%26#39;m off to Paphos for 2 weeks in September, my 1st time in Cyprus and I can%26#39;t wait.

Just wondered if anyone can firstly tell me what the beaches are like anf approx how much the sunbed/umbrellas cost?

We are staying self catering to try and keep the cost down and have booked a townhouse in Margarita Gardens, just wondered if anyine could tell me what this area is like?

Thanks in Advance x

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roughy 2 to 2.50 per bed and per umbrella at most beaches...

coral bay beach - sandy

yeroskipou - pebbly beach but sandy once in water

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scooters in paphos area

We are going in July with a 17 %26amp; 18 year old . Are the roads ok to consider scooter hire. 3 out of 4 are drivers

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On the main roads Yes but the side roads thats another story as there is a big major overhaul of drains being layed. Around the harbour, Tomb of the kings and the triangle are all fine

kev

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You%26#39;ll be fine as long as everyone wear a helmet.

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You MUST wear a helmet. You are all much safer in cars than in a scooter! I fell off once, and I was a passenger! No car involved either!

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I wouldn%26#39;t! It%26#39;s challenging enough driving around Paphos in a car.

Happy travels!

Pat

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I have a big problem with scooters in Cyprus. There are so many accidents throughout the year but expecially in the tourist season. We are not the best drivers in the world and scooters are rarely seen until it is too late.

If you do wish to hire a scooter, check it%26#39;s road worthyness, wear a proper helmet (kitemarked) and rememmber if you do come off shorts and T-shirts offer no protection from Cypriot roads.

Sorry to put a downer on your enjoyment, but I see far too many accidents.

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Your mum would probably have a fit if she knew you were on a scooter in Cyprus! I am not saying you are not responsible but believe me there are loads of idiots out there (mainly tourists) who think they know what they are doing. You see so many riding about in flimsy shorts and T shirts. Not much fun if you come off and have sores and grazes for the holiday! Scooters can be dangerous - the main roads are OK but side tracks and off road don%26#39;t even think of taking a scooter there. If you must hire it is essential you wear a helmet (illegal not to and you will be fined) and stick to the speed limit otherwise again you will get an on the spot fine. The Cypriot police do not like speeding tourists. Sorry to sound like a spoilspoit but please make sure you read the small print on the insurance before you sign anything. If there is damage to the scooter you could find yourself responsible for the cost of repairs and for loss of income to the owner whilst the scooter is out of action. Above all drive safely and have a good holiday.

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Ketsios Apartments

Hi All , Just joined up this is great ,I love Cyprus and have been to Protaras four times,I am all booked up for June next Year in the Ketsios Apartments but cant quite place them on the main road,I understand they are not far From Ayios Elias church so have a rough idea,can anyone please tell me anything about them,we are two adults with two teenage girls 18 %26amp; 14 .Have%26#39;nt been since 2005 so have still to experience the Euro yet in Cyprus,hope its not too expensive,and looking forward to see seeing my friend Jimmy in the Bells bar again.

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C%26#39;mon, there must be someone whos been here???

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i have stayed there, there more or less opposite the brilliant apartments on the back road very close to the medical centre

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Hi

My husband and I stayed in the Ketsios apartments in May 2007, we had a fantastic time. The most relaxing week ever, and we have travelled all over the world.

The apartments are basic, but they have a cooker (with oven!) not just a little hot plate like you get in most self catering places.

You get a toaster, kettle and microwave in the kitchen. We had an apartment at the rear of the property on the top floor with a HUGE balcony, the views were fantastic and we spent a few nights out there with a bottle of wine putting the world to rights.

It is basic decor and facilities but the family that own it are great, their snacks are very tasty and it is a stone throw from the main street bars and restaurants. 10 minutes to beach.

Totally recommend.

Cheap but VERY cheerful.

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we never went in the pool as it looked dirty

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Hi

I haven%26#39;t stayed there personally but my parents stayed there when I got married in Cyprus 3 years ago. They loved it, they were there with my sister and her daughter (she was 3 at the time). We went over to see them a couple of times and it was lovely, small, but very clean and friendly. The only thing that has put myself and my husband off staying there when we go this year was that the bar wasn%26#39;t always open late into the evening and we tend to like to call in the hotel bar on the way back from a night out. That said your girls will probably be out in the bars on the main strip anyway! Other than that though couldn%26#39;t fault it. Have a brilliant time!

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Sea temperature

Hi,

I am looking to book a last minute holiday probably within the next two weeks and quite fancy paphos. Is anybody able to tell me if the sea is warm enough to swim in at this time of year? Thanks.

Mairi

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This is the thing I would not go in it as it%26#39;s too cold for me but there are plenty of tourist who think it is OK, personally although it is warming up I would give it till 3rd week of April, should be nice and warm by then

Kev

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My father went swimming. He measures the temperature on his watch. Said it was 20 degrees when he went the other day. Quite warm for him!

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Chilly to start with but once you get your shoulders under and acclimatised its OK.

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It is still cold. I do still swim in it though, good for the circulation. One thing I do notice, tourists genrally stand in it a move slowly shivvering as they go, you have to be bold and just jump in and then move quickly. Enjoy, the best excercise you can get and very good for the skin.

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Cypriot lady once told me always to swim in the sea three times a day if you could, not to use a towel to dry but to let the salt dry naturally on your skin, this would keep your skin lovely and ward off colds. She also said never to use swimming pools because of the chemical content. I have to agree - the sea is lovely. If the chemicals in swimming pools can strip nail varnish goodness knows what they do to your skin.

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Good advice. Another one for you, when in the sea rub sand all over your body, circular motion. Great for removing dead skin layers and those horrible peeling tans.

One more, use a very small amount of olive oil on your hair when you have been in the sea (at the beach) it stop hair drying out and stops split ends, wash well when you get back home.

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Aeneas Hotel

I%26#39;ve booked to go here in June with wife and 4 year old son. Is there plenty of entertainment for the younger children? Also i play a lot of squash, does anyone know if there are many people to play??

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Peyia July/Aug 09

Thinking of renting an apartment here for 2 weeks this summer. We are a family of 4 (2 kids aged 17 and 14) Any advice on the area please?

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quite a few bars and Restaurants but ideally you would need a car, not much fun walking up that hill every day, very close by car to Coral bay where a multitude of bars and restaurants available. Peyia is also about 10 mins away from a quaint little village called kathikus and about another 10 mins further on from Latchi and Polis

Kev

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With children of those ages, I assume you%26#39;ll be here in the school holidays. It will be very, very hot and Peyia wouldn%26#39;t be my choice due to the fact that you will need to drive most places, including the beach.

Happy travels

Pat

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Hiya Lesley,

Peyia is a lovely little village that is expanding into a small town set in the hills.

If your apartment is low down, it would be a walkable distance to Coral Bay, however, the main roads up to Peyia has no footpath, not lit and cars / lorries do drive fast and eractically. People have been killed walking on this road.

However, if you have a car and an elevated location you will be spoilt with some of the views.

Maybe Coral Bay, Chlorakas or areas within Paphos may be better suited if you prefer to walk into the main tourist strips and beaches.

The buses run extensively along the coast road but are less frequent up to Peyia.

Peyia does have several bars and restaurants but you would need to venture to Coral Bay %26amp; Paphos if staying for two weeks.

Good Luck

Stewart

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Thanks everyone for your replies.

We have now booked an apt in Peyia, but will definitely be hiring a car for our 2 weeks.

Anyone know of a good,cheap car hire firm?

Thanks again

Lesley.

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5 days in Cyprus (Recommendations Needed)

Hello,

I am spending 5 days in Cyprus by the end of April. I%26#39;m landing in Larnaca, but I%26#39;m not sure which city to stay in, which beach%26#39;s to go to and which cities to visit.

Can anyone make any recommendations?

I was thinking of staying in Larnaca and renting a scooter and going around to different cities. Is this feasable?

What are the must-see%26#39;s of Cyprus?

Which Beach%26#39;s are the best to relax at?

Are there any farms or vinyards we can visit and eat fresh produce?

I%26#39;m not really into the partying scene, I just want to relax, eat good food, and meet some nice people.

Please help!

Thanks

Z

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I am originally from Cyprus and I am sure you will find what you are looking for while there.

It depends on what you are looking for but some recommendations:

I would not hire a scooter to get around the island, within a city this is fine but to travelel from city to city I would suggest a car hire instead.

For beaches I would stay to the south east of the island, some favourites for the white sandy beaches are Fig Tree Bay in Protaras, Nissi Beach in Agia Napa and Konos Beach in Protaras.

Other beaches include; Larnaca: by the main Palm Tree Promenade and at Makenzy beack are also good. Limassol: Ladies mile is the only beach i know to recommend here.

I would make a trip to the mountain region %26quot;Trodos%26quot; and experience the many monstries on there and on the way. On the way there best is to stop off on the way at the many villages for lunch and I am sure you will stumble accross some great local restaurants. (make sure you have suitable dress for entry to the monastries, no shorts or sleeveless tops for men and not strapless tops or short skirts for women. If you do not the worse that will happen is that you will be asked to put on a robe.)

For the vinyards these are around the Pafos region at the foot of the Trodos mountains towards the south west of the Island.

Pafos also has many archielogical sites to visit, Kourion (on the way to Pafos from Limassol), Tombs of the Kings, Petra to Romiou...

Hope this helps

Have a great time

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Thanks so much youve been very helpful.

DO you mind if i ask you, where we should stay? should we base ourselves in larnaca and travel around from there?

or should we stay in pafos?

Z

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For an out of the way place to relax in, I would suggest Aunt Maria%26#39;s in Lefkara. It is a brand new excellent facility in one of the most charming mountain villages in Cyprus. They offer self catering one bedroom apartments, really nice. The village is only 20 km from Governor%26#39;s beach and less than 50 km from the major towns of Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol. Lefkara by itself is a must see place in Cyprus; From there you will have easy access to the Troodos mountains, and charming out of the way villages. Nearby is the Choirokitia neolithic site, cisrca 7000 bc, the saint Minas convent and the Machairas monastery. Check out their web site www.auntmarias.com.

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Personally I prefer the convenience I being near a beach so when I want to it is on my door step. However saying this I have also been on a holiday to Cyprus and stayed in Lefcosia (Nicosa) and the commute to a beach is only 20 - 30 mins anyway.

Personally I would recomend staying in a coastal resort but nothing wrong with staying in a village or other town.

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Here%26#39;s one for you. Right on the beach, not surrounded by any hotels, nice gardens, two very good tavernas (fresh fish) and only 20 minutes from Larnaca and Limassol.

Governors beach, very quiet but close to all areas if you need more life. Five minutes from the highway.

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exchange rates

Hi everyone

Was wondering whether to exchange money in england or will i get a better rate in ayia napa. we are going 30th may to napa plaza. Cant wait

Many thanks

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Ladies Mile, expensive meal

Prices seem to be a bone of contention with some people here are a few more from the furthest taverna on Ladies Mile Limassol.

Sheftalia %26amp; chips sml side salad 10 Euros.

Fanta 2 Euros.

Bottle Cypriot Rose wine 13 euros.

Happy spending.

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Paphos forum.

Happy finding the correct forum to post in.

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Small island Cyprus, I think people will understand. How is the Grand Brittania Hotel, I am there next week.

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Weather this week in Ayia Napa

Hi can somebody tell me what the weather is like at the moment in Ayia Napa my friends are due to go tomorrow thanks

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Should be better tomorrow but it has cooled down a little. Today it was not so good in the village, cold wind with spots of rain.

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I can add to that, just heard the forecast on the radio. Showers tomorrow, sunny Thursday and then sunny intervals.

Temp between 19-21 cool in the evenings.

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Thanks

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Walking Distances

Hi There

We are going to be staying in the St Georges area, if anyone has stayed here before is Coral Bay or Paphos within walking distance and if so how long does it take ?

Many Thanks

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No, not walking distance, although there is a regular bus service in both directions.

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Thanks for the reply.

Do you know if there are any local bars or restaurants in the St George area.

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This morning I parked near the St George Hotel and walked to the harbour in Paphos along the coastal walkway (got the bus back to my car tho%26#39;!) There are a couple of rough bits, but most of it is paved, and it was a lovely walk. It took me about a hour just strolling. I%26#39;m sure it wouldn%26#39;t be nearly as enjoyable if it had been any hotter.

Happy travels!

Pat

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suprisingly enough there are well over a 15 - 20 bars %26amp; restauerants within walking distance and the bus%26#39;s run every 15 mins

kev

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Hi

Thanks for the reply. Why surprisingly ? Are we staying out in the sticks ? Are they mostlly Brit bars (not that we will be looking for that) or run by the locals do you know ?

Regards

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Hi Leno1

If you could be more specific than %26quot;the St Georges area%26quot; I%26#39;m sure we could give you more info.

Regards

Pat

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Now then Kev - I have always been led to believe that there are two St George areas. There is the one where the St George hotel is (about 3/4 of the way from Paphos to Coral Bay) then there is the little one further on from Coral Bay (Agios Giorgios).

How do you distinguish between the two?

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Hi Pat

Thanks for the reply, can%26#39;t really be more specific at the mo as don%26#39;t have full address as yet ! I do know its in the St George area, Sea Caves if that helps.

The reason I ask about bars locally is that my poor husband always does the driving (his choice) and it would be good for us to walk to a bar for a change.

Regards

Julie

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Hi Julie

I presumed (and you know what that does lol) I took it as St George%26#39;s Hotel Chloraka. St George area by the Sea Caves is the furthest part away from paphos and Coral bay.

There are quite a few Restaurants and bars notably some very good ones in fact, not far from Viklari and Coral bay / Peyia

kev

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Coral Bay is about 5 minutes by car south of the St Georges Sea Caves area.

Paphos is about 20 minutes by car south of Sea Caves area.

Walking distances.. much longer. About an hour with a good brisk walk. You will need a mode of transport to get back if you are tired.

Atlantica Aeneas hotel

Hi

I am considering booking this hotel for the october half term. and have read lots of reviews on here. However, a lot of these are from wedding parties. Is this a good hotel for a family of 4 with 2 boys aged 13 and 11? We love spending time in the pool, which is why this hotel is top of the list!

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I stayed there myself a few Octobers ago. At the time it was a 5* hotel (it%26#39;s since been downgraded slighty).

When I stayed there I certainly thought it had a 5* pool - it really is beautiful.

Have you not considered renting a private villa for your familiy in the same area?

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No, we really want to stay in this hotel if it is good for families. I dont want a villa, a I will end up doing all the stuff I do at home like cooking, cleaning, etc. Thats not a holiday to me! LOL!

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stayed at this hotel last june and are returning again this june. the pool is fantastic and is so large it never feels overcrowded the boys will love it. its a very family orientated hotel the staff are brilliant with children, would definately advise going all inclusive as drinks very expensive. if you

have any more questions dont hesitate to ask.

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I%26#39;ve booked to go here in June with wife and 4 year old son. Is there plenty of entertainment for the younger children? Also i play a lot of squash, does anyone know if there are many people to play??

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My friends have just come back from this hotel and said the food was good, but two Gin and Tonics were 14 euros, ouch

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