spa

anyone know of a good spa or beauty place in protaras. Does one of the hotels do a spa

Where 2 Eat Good Fresh Food at Reasonable Prices in Limassol

Hi there could anyone give any good place%26#39;s they have eaten,that are good and reasonably priced in limassol. iam staying at the arsnoie hotel and don%26#39;t want to travel no more than five to 10 mins by taxi or even better easily close to walk to. Also what if any has changed in price since turning 2 the euro in cyprus, as i was last in cyprus before the euro.

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Hi there

I know where you are staying and there are plenty of retaurants and eating places around there , we stay further down the strip just behind the police station . I would suggest %26quot;the Sevilla%26quot; , which is on americana street , very resonable , authentic Cypriot fare %26amp; not bad prices as well as very quiet surroundings, another is %26quot;CHARADES%26quot; top qauality food , a bit more expensive bur air conditioned , on the main road close to the star bucks on the left hand side of the road also one more which is closer to you , just along the road from macdonalds %26quot; Cantonne%26quot; , very resonable , outside or inside %26amp; very friendly staff , set menu not bad here ... SHORT TAXI RIDE OR NO 6 OR 3O BUS

as far as the euro goes theis is there second year with it , but there currency has been linked for a number of years .... no doubt about it , a bit more expensive than in the past .

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY

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Plenty of places to eat where you are staying. It%26#39;s all down to choice such a wide variety. Look out for boards outside eateries for specials. Ten minutes by taxi, the old market. Try Petros for lunch, special sandwiches and very fresh juice and still cheap.

Prices are higher for Brits but all prices are displayed so you can spot a bargain and looking yesterday many places are trying to attract custom with cheaper prices.

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Thank You both very much APPRECIATED. Will try out a few of ure suggestions and look out for some good deals.

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Stretto in the old carob mills by the castle. LOVE it there!

Mobile phones and internet

Hi

I have heard that it is cheaper to buy a cypriot sim card to use in my mobile whilst in Cyprus - is this true?

I am also interested to know if you can get mobile broadband on a pay as you go deal.

Thanks

Jules

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Hi Jules

Yes it is cheaper to buy a Sim then use your english sim, not sure about the broadband

Kev

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Typo Kev??

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Hi Kev

Thanks for you reply, another couple of questions though!!

Is there a one particular sim card that you would recommend and where do i get it from?

Thanks Jules

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Hi Jules

Most common one is SoEasy and the other is Arriba, I think Arriba is a bit cheaper

You can get them in any Kiosk in €5, 10 and €20

Kev

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Areeba is now MTN so don%26#39;t get confused if you can%26#39;t find it!

CL

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Thanks for your answers.

Jules

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Just come back from Paphos and free wifi was everywhere. Almost every bar/cafe had it and you could even pick it up away from these places (we saw people sitting in bus stops using their laptops). Remember, wifi isn%26#39;t usually constrained by walls so if next door has free wifi, you can probably pick it up too.

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Don%26#39;t forget you will need to take an unlocked phone with you. We have had our Cyta soeasy sim for several years now, you get a year to top it up or it expires, and then you would need to buy a new sim. We bought ours from a very helpful shop in Paphos called Hadjimitsis.

where to stay in May for the 1st time in Cyprus

Hi,

Advice needed!We%26#39;re looking to book a week towards the end of May and have been advised that Cyprus is good weather then. We%26#39;ve never been before so suggestions would be good. We%26#39;re 44, like boats and marinas and hate %26quot;Blackpool%26quot; style resorts. We like walking around, a bit of sunbathing by a pool and eating out near a harbour at night. 4* and as kid free as possible!! Suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

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Hi,

You will enjoy Paphos, we are of there for our third time towards the end of May. If you are looking for a kid free hotel. Try the Pioneer Beach Hotel. It is right on the beach %26amp; not to close to the main stream hustle %26amp; bustle.But close enough if you know what I mean.

Try a look at there website www.pioneer-cbh.com

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Polis Latchi is a beautiful area to stay....driving is easy in Cyprus, hire a car and see the rest of the island...Enjoy yr holiday

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Hi kidfreenow

A person after my own heart (kid free) We have been to Cyprus for many years now and we always stay at the Alexander the Great Beach hotel, in our opinion the best hotel we have ever stayed in! great location, great food, very clean, staff are lovely and are very helpful, added bonus not many kids at all and you have your own private beach and not to mention it is a 5* too (cant get any better than this)

You are only 5-10 mins walk from the fantastic harbour, which has some lovely restaurants, I would definatley recommend a day boat trip really good fun and very relaxing.

Would definatley also recommed hiring a car (do this through hotel very easy and good rates) we went all over the crete and saw some fantastic sights along the way, and even better they drive on the same side as us so very easy to get around.

You will have the best time here its just pure heaven!

Have fun and enjoy

If you need info on good trips or restaurants let me know and I would be happy to help.

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Sorry I meant to say Paphos not Crete (although Crete is very noce too)

Too eary in the morning for me I think!!

Sorry

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Hi Kidfreenow!!

I think I would agree with Riddon poster who mentions Polis and Latchi. Paphos can at times resemble Blackpool in the shops along the front, but then a lot of mediterranean resorts have gone like this to accommodate the British tourist. Polis and Latchi are quiter and a bit more unspoilt. You will need a car as it is quite remote and there will be less kids there too. A word or warning that if you are going the end of May and want kids free, the kids will be on whi hols from 22 May to 31 May!!! so you may wish to avoid this week and especially as the prices are sky high!!!

Hope this helps

Fiona (who can only dream of being kids free!!!)

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Good advise from MinnieFiona. As she says kids will be on holiday and it the start of the season. Paphos is a resort, 99% of it%26#39;s visitors are British and it does have areas that resemble British tourist resorts, so it gears up accordingly. The better hotels 5* are located in Limassol and genrally cater for a mix of nationalities, and are situated at the far end of the tourist area.

If you are looking for peace and quiet Polis/Latsi would be a better option but the hotels are genrally in the mid range category, but the area is less touristy, food is genrally good quality,fresh and not so many kids around.

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Hi Kidfreenow

I am 44 and live here in Paphos. I hate %26#39;Blackpool%26#39; and would never visit there when I lived in the UK.

Paphos is nothing like Blackpool. No amusements, no tacky shops, no loud music blaring etc. There are tourist shops selling most of the same things but not tacky. Some nice restaurants, bars etc not just at the harbour but the road leading to it. Nice to sit there day or night watching people go by. We stayed at the Athena Royal when we holidayed in Paphos. Adult only hotel which is quite a new build located on the beach. Not as far out as the Pioneer.

The only downside is the ticket touts down by the harbour stopping you with scratchcards. Just be firm with them and carry on walking. Took me a couple of visits before I fell in love with Cyprus but give it a go and make up your own mind. Weather will be lovely anyway. Hope you enjoy your holiday wherever you go!

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Hi

For a kid free Hotel try Athena Royal Beach Hotel, like Pioneer Beach Hotel it%26#39;s an Adult only!

Check out the reviews!

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Many thanks everyone. You%26#39;ve given us plenty food for thought. Our 3 girls are grown up now (they think) so we%26#39;re out of touch with school hol dates.

We%26#39;re off to Puerto Pollensa on 6th July so will have to overlap very slightly with the May school holidays or we won%26#39;t get to fit it in.

Thanks again. Great %26quot;real%26quot; advice.

Taxi from Larnaca airport to Pernera/Protaras.

Please could anyone tell me the average cost of a taxi from the airport and if this changes after a certain time?

Also does anyone have any contact numbers to arrange one before we arrive.

Thanks Karen.

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if you go onto website for grabthatcab you will be able to book a taxi it was 55 erous the last time i used them and they are reliable.

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55 euros during the day and 65 euros at night and thats without the obligatory tip - one way - total rip off but you can%26#39;t do anything about it - you have to get to your destination and they know it! Grabthatcab very reliable though.

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I looked at getting a hire car (we are going for 2 weeks but don%26#39;t want a car for all that time). I looked at picking one up at the airport on 1/5 and getting them to pick it up on 3/3 and it%26#39;s approx £75. I guess there%26#39;s just petrol costs on top of this..

I guess we%26#39;d have to do the same on the way back, that%26#39;s a reason I%26#39;m considering just getting a cab. Looks like grabthatcab is well recommended here..

Still very undecided as to whether to get a cab or get a hire car!!!

What does everyone normally tip in Cyprus for airport transfers by cab?

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On tips, I give nothing. Taxi fares have gone up 70% in 6 years and there is no justification for this. It%26#39;s down you what you would like to give. You will not be greeted with an outstretched hand wanting more money.

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Thanks for all the info.

Sum007 we too are arriving on 1st may at lunch time.

Does anyone know how easy it is to get a bus from airport?

Karen

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There are shuttle buses but sorry I%26#39;m not much help with timings but to be honest do you really want to hang about waiting for a bus after a long tiring flight. I%26#39;d just pay up for a taxi, get to your destination and start enjoying your holiday.

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Hi, thanks for all your tips, appreciated. We are thinking of booking Grabthatcab and it%26#39;s 49 euros to Ayia Napa.

We get there mid afternoon.. I think in some ways paying for a cab is at least fast and better than the airport transfers where you have to wait for everyone and drop off at lots of hotels!

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Think we will get a taxi thanks.

sum007, sorry made a mistake, had a hard day at work. We go to Italy 1st may and cyprus not until end of September.

Think I need a holiday LOL.

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Hi Karen,

You can send an E/mail to Mr John at info@cy-taxi.com (also has his own web site of www.cy-taxi.com) and he will reply with a price.

We were qouted 55 euros each way. Mr John is very well known in Protaras as he also arranges trips and we always use him.

Debbie

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If you don%26#39;t like the price of a taxi there is always the bus. As long as you arrive in daytime there are buses to Larnaca and from the same stop on the promenade you can get the bus to Protaras.

€55 for a taxi is reasonable for the distance, you pay more than that for the same mileage in UK.

Hotel needed close to Hawaii Grand

Hi there

I will be attending a wedding in May which is located in the Hawaii Grand, although 7 days stay is a little out of my price range, can anyone advise of a cheaper hotel close enough where I can still mingle daily with the wedding party.

Any help is much appreciated

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Hi

The Elias beach hotel is next to the Hawaii Grand. It%26#39;s a 4star hotel and cheaper.

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the St Raphael is the other side of the Grand. We have stayed twice and always found staff, food and accomodation second to none.

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For a 3* you could try the Arsinoe or the Navarria. They are the nearest good 3* hotels to the Hawaii Grand and the No. 30 bus would take you there easily. A taxi back if it is late will not be too expensive.

Hen Night in Paphos

Hello,

My sister is getting married at the Coral Bay Beach hotel in Paphos in August. During our stay in Paphos we are staying at the St George%26#39;s Hotel. I want to organise a hen night for her while we are there, somewhere with entertainment a good mezo but really traditional to keep in with the theme of the wedding etc. I went to Paphos last year and went to a brilliant restaurant with a glass balancing glasses and dancers and we all got up and danced after and it had an excellent atmosphere. But can%26#39;t remember what it%26#39;s called. I have surfed the net and it looks like it could be Demokritos which everybody highly recommends for this type of night. All I can remember is that it had an area for kids with a big swing and slide. Do you think it%26#39;s Demokritos??????

Any other suggestions for places that might be good for a hen night. Want a cute little taverna with entertainement but most of all we can all get up for a bottle after our Meze.

Thanks for any help you can give in advance.

Melanie xx

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Hi,

Try this website www.paphos-eating.com

its a good place to start as it has reviews and contact details of restaurants.

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Hi Melanie,

I%26#39;m afraid I can%26#39;t answer your question, but my sister is also getting married at the coral bay beach hotel in 2010 and I have to arrange her hen night in Paphos. I was hoping that maybe after you come back you could let me know how you got on and give me some recommendations, we%26#39;d also like to do the traditional Meze dinner and then party afterwards, I%26#39;d really love if you could let me know anything you can, so I can try and arrange things for her before we go.

Karina

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Hi Melanie

Yes right first time it IS Demokritos

D%26amp;P

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Hi,

Demokritos is the right place and name for the taverna that does music and glass balancing acts. This is probably the best place for you girls to eat at and have fun because you are all on the Bar Street. You can hit the bars and the clubs after you%26#39;ve finished with Demokritos.