Dougie
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1st time to Cyprus | Emma wrote: | well folks im off to Cyprus- Protaras in May for the 1st time and i'm quite stuck with ideas about what to visit, i don't like sitting around a pool or beach all day i like to be active..
Any ideas or advice will be much appreciated
Thanks Emma x |
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Dougie
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| buzzcock wrote: | Well emma..
I'm sure you'll love it.. Cyprus is a lovely island the Cypriot people are very friendly and welcoming.
I've not been to Protaras, so not much help there...Cromwell's the one to talk to about that area.
You must hire a car and look round the island it's well worth it..
hope you enjoy it.. |
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Dougie
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| Emma wrote: | Thanks for your quick reply..
I am sure i will love it, i must catch cromwell when she is online!
Thanks again x |
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Dougie
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| polar wrote: | Emma there is loads to do in Cyprus I have been going there for nearly 20 years since I was a small baby.
There is the waterpark in napa thats a fantastic day out for all ages. The troodos mountains are also worth a visit - this can be done by hiring a car or doing a coach trip. There are boat trips and there is a cruise to egypt that is 3 days so you definitely wont be bored |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Hi Emma.
My family and I are going back to Protaras for the 3rd time next year............. we LOVE it! Wink
Last year we even went on the mini cruise to Egypt....... FANTASTIC!
If you need any advice at all, dont hesitite to PM me............
I will try and help you all I can |
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Dougie
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| Emma wrote: | Thanks Cromwell, any excursions that are well worth going on while i'm there becasue i can't sit still i have to go and do stuff, i'm staying by fig tree bay??
thanks Emma x |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Near Fig Tree Bay...... so are we Laughing
We are stopping at the Andreotis Apts.......... about 400metres away.
Go to the Troodos Mountains........ about 2 hours to get there, but its beautiful Mr. Green
Ayia Napa is a must............. great Waterpark, Funfair and Beaches Wink
Famagusta is a must aswell......... we have only ever been by Boat, but next year I would like to see it by land........ hubbys not so keen though Sad ........... Egypt should be No 1 on your list |
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Dougie
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| Emma wrote: | | Thanks a lot of your advice x |
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Dougie
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| fizz wrote: | hi cromwell Smile ive been looking at going there myself, went to paphos last time and there wasnt many beaches, can you tell me if there are lots of nice beaches there and also whats the nightlife like, i dont mean clubbing but just somewhere to have a nice walk, a meal and of course a bit of shopping.
love fizz xxxx |
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Dougie
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| Emma wrote: | | ooh Fizz thats like me i'm more into walks and sightes and stuff, so i would be interested in what Cromwell says... Thanks x |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Sorry guys....... just saw this on here Embarassed Rolling Eyes
FiZZ, we personally have only ever been to the East side of Cyprus, Protaras, Pernera, Ayia Napa etc.
We go back for the 3rd time in July. As for Beaches....... they are, in my opinion, the best on the Island. Very Happy
Fig Tree Bay is lovely........ but does tend to get quite packed, especially on a weekend. There are lots of little bays dotted around the coastline etc though....... not as busy. Wink
Protaras itself has one main "Strip" where you will find numerous Bars, Restaurants etc. Theres also Crazy Golf, Bowling, Games Arcades for children (and adults Embarassed ).
Protaras is very family orientated....... but plenty of couples go there aswell. Wink Let me know if you need to know anything else in particular... only too glad to help |
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Dougie
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| fizz wrote: | thanks louise have you got a link of the areas you mentioned?
fizz xxxx |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | http://www.yiannamarie.com/index.htm This is a link for a Resort in Protars....... near Tropical Dreams Apts and Rising Star Apts. :wink:
Only about a 10 minute walk away from the beautiful Fig Tree Bay :wink:
I will post some more links for you tomorrow FiZZ
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | http://www.yiannamarie.com/index.htm This is a link for a Resort in Protars....... near Tropical Dreams Apts and Rising Star Apts. :wink:
Only about a 10 minute walk away from the beautiful Fig Tree Bay :wink:
I will post some more links for you tomorrow FiZZ
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Dougie
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| Emma wrote: | | Hi Louise, thansk for the info and the link too, i can't wait to go now it looks great! |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Emma, make sure you go to Ayia Napa Waterpark........ Its so huge you could spend the whole day there....... we do! Laughing
We ally have a Breakfast before going into the Park (It opens around 10.00am) which sets us up for the day..... apart from snacks obviously.
Its quite expensive to eat in there..... and youre not allowed to take your own food in. Sad Ayia Napa also have a great Funfair...... Razz
We went on the 3 day Mini Cruise when we last went to Cyprus....... fantastic experience! There are plenty of places in and around Cyprus that do lots of different excursions........ so dont worry........ you will have plenty to do when you are there! Cool
http://www.kypros-cyprus.com/index.html....... this link tells you more about this beautiful Island aswell |
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Dougie
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| Emma wrote: | Thanks for that louise its really useful to know!
We are definitely going to Ayia Napa when we are there, is it best getting a bus or a taxi?
How much will the cruise cost to Egypt? Can you do it in a day or has it got to be 3 days?
Thanks emma x |
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Dougie
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| fizz wrote: | thanks louise looks lovely, do you go package or diy? if diy what flights do you use? cheers
fizz xxxx |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Emma, buses are pretty cheap in Cyprus....... you can catch a bus on Protaras "strip" for the Waterpark........ It drops you off right outside the Waterpark aswell Very Happy ......... word of warning though........ the journeys can be a little erratic, to say the least Confused
Not sure how much a Taxi would cost, but a good Tip........... before you get into a Taxi, ask the price to your destination...... we do this all the time.... they cant put the price up then Wink
We went on a 3day Trip to Egypt....... I think they also do 2days but im not 100% sure. It was around £220 for 2 adults and 2 children....... all your meals are included in the price. Drinks on board cost about the same as in Cyprus Very Happy You can do the Egypt Trip in one day aswell....... but you will have to Fly for that.
FiZZ, we ALWAYS go through a Travel Agent (Thomas Cook this time) and SC. We love to eat out every night at a different Restaurant you see....... there are so many diff places to choose from, it seems a waste not to try them............. Shocked Very Happy |
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Dougie
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| fizz wrote: | thats great louise, us too we always eat in differant resturants everynight its all part of our hols, its sounds great will have to get searching Laughing
fizz xxx |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Shocked Do you know which resort you are staying in FiZZ....... Rolling Eyes
Pernera, a resort in itself just near Protaras, is lovely. Very Happy
We stayed at the Marlita Beach....... great location, right next to a lovely lttle Bay..... and only yards from Supermarkets, Shops, Bars and Restaurants........ the meals are lovely around this area, in the Restaurants. Wink |
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Dougie
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| fizz wrote: | | no idea yet louise, will have to have a look at your links, but want somewhere there are some nice beaches and a bit of nightlife |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | http://www.discoverprotaras.com/
Everything you need to know about Protaras is here FiZZ and Emma
Very Happy Wink
If you want nice Beaches....... Protaras Is definitely the place Laughing |
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Dougie
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| polar wrote: | | Fizz try Napa Ive been going there for over 20 years and my parents retired there its brilliant has great nightlife restaurants etc. and is a bit less family orientated than Protaras - I find protaras full of the buggy brigade and it does my head in |
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Dougie
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| fizz wrote: | | Thanks Louise for that link.. |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Youre welcome Emma...... Wink
Any questions you may have......... just ask away |
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Dougie
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| fizz wrote: | hi polar, holiday showdown is from there tonight so will have a look Smile
louise im loving the links you put on, thankyou |
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Dougie
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| cromwell wrote: | Youre welcome FiZZ Very Happy
Im having to tape Holiday Showdown tonight...... hubbys working nights, and his beloved Leeds Utd are playing in the FA Cup......... so Im having to tape it for him..........
.......... hes NOT a happy bunny........ Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad Confused Rolling Eyes |
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gypsy93
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i posted earlier about next years hol in the greece forum, but have looked here and now think cyprus might be a better bet, protaras sound great, can anyone recommend a hotel/apparts ( pref self catering) which is on the beach? we will be 3 adults and 4 teens and need a great pool for them and direct access for the OH--his only requirement! also nightlife, but not blackpool in the sun. am i asking too much? thanks.
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Cromwell
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Hi Gypsy 
OOh there are lots of Hotels and Apts near the Beach In Protaras and Penera, where we go. (34 days and counting  )
....... as you have teens aswell, I would go for somewhere like the Rising Star Apts, or Golden Star...... great location ..we stayed at the Marlita Beach, Pernera, and It was also lovely....... our children were younger though....... but having said that, we shall be returning this year to use their facilities during the day...... 
We are actually staying at the Andreotis Apts this year........ only 400 metres from FigTree Bay....... but In a perfect position. We are just at the beginning of the "strip" In Protaras....... this Is where you will find a lot of Bars, Restaurants, etc........ not to mention some shops.
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