Cyprus

saveapenny

I have finaly booked a holiday to Cyprus for 10 days.
I have got a really good deal on the Coral Beach Hotel, £1000 saving on the Thomsons price, We have paid £1230 for a Jr Suite on half board and private taxi transfer and flights....I am well pleased.
We have been to the hotel before but we never went out and about so this time we intend to see some of the area.
Is there must sees? We are hiring a car for 2-3 days or maybe longer if the weather isnt too good.
Can you suggest some places to visit?
Also a suggestion of a good car hire firm in the area of Coral Bay
Thanks in advance

loonygooner

Coral Beach where, Limassol or further east as there are a few on the island/

saveapenny

Coral Bay near Paphos

Bargain_Annie

My OH and I went to Cyprus in November - never been there before. We went to the Famagusta viewing post - I thought it was amazing - and believe it is worth a visit!!

saveapenny

Thanks Annie but thats the other end of the island we dont want to be going that far

Bargain_Annie

Famagusta is the Paphos end - south east of the Island - we stayed in Protarus. It only takes a couple of hours to go from one end to the other I think????

saveapenny

I thought Famagusta was the east side of Cyprus..off to check the maps...lol

Yep its the opposite end ...we will be about 10k out side Paphos
http://wuarchive.wustl.edu/aminet/pix/map/Cyprus.jpg

Bargain_Annie

Doh - getting confused with Larnaca and Limassol.........lol.......it is Friday and my brain is mush.........
Have a fab holiday!

sloppychops

Glad you got your hols sorted Mandy,i am sure you both will have a wonderful time in Cyprus.

loonygooner

I was born in Cyprus and lived there when the island was invaded in 1974, the Famagusta post is a very sad indictment of how the situation is still unresolved but that is another matter.

There is Curium near Episkopi not far away, Aphrodites Rock near Limassol and also Tomb of the Kings in Paphos for historical visits but Mt Troodos is very nice for a day out and well worth the visit. Nicosia (capital) is there for the shopping but bear in mind that this is always the hottest place and needs to be done early in the morning or at sunset. They have some wonderful restuarants everywhere on the island so make sure that you go to the non-tourist areas to see and taste the lovely Cyprus. The mezes are great as is the Tahini sauces and the Ouzo (hic!).
Whatever happens, do try the areas that aren't touristy as you will meet wonderful people, taste lovely food and have a great holiday.

Time I went back really, where is that passport????

saveapenny

Thanks loonygooner
We have been before but like I said we never moved much.
I love greek food and cant wait now its all booked up 1st March so only 5 bedtimes
I have started packing and hubby as started taking stuff out ...lol I agree with the yuk for Ouzo. I have never tried Tahini sauce so I will hunt that one out.

Did you have a good time in Malta Sloppy?