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Larnaca, Cyprus

Larnaca (100,000 inhabitants), with its own international airport, is a pleasant seaside resort. A promenade lined with palm trees along the beach where the influx of tourists is focused, a marina port for amateur yachtsmen and a former Turkish quarter on the waterfront hosting friendly taverns form a city that will be loved by visitors. You can discover, for example, the ancient mosque of Al-Kabir, towards the Byzantine church of Saint-Lazare, the old fort and its medieval museum and still get lost in the shady alleys mingling with crowds and merchants. Like the majority of the seaside resorts on the island, the hotel zone is located outside of the city, on both sides of a road heading west, leading to the airport. Some establishments have played their cards right in succeeding to create a quiet, and sometimes intimate ambience, facing the Mediterranean Sea. The hotels on the island offer a decent level of comfort and equipment. Drinks ordered during meals are always at an extra cost to the client. The thematic buffets offered in the evening sometimes come at an extra cost, so are optional.

The beaches are public. Water sports mostly depend on private companies installed on the beach, and are therefore subject to a fee. In general, there is no diving club on the hotel's beach, though if you ask you will be recommended a good diving centre.

The shops are closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, making the cities look rather bleak.

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pros

•  High-quality hotels
•  The central location, an ideal base for visiting the country
•  The city's lively ambiance

cons

•  Mostly grey sand beaches
•  The lack of authenticity in the hotel zone

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• To see

  The archaeological site of Choirokoitia. Located half an hour's drive west of Larnaca, this Neolithic site dating back to the 7th millennium BC is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and consists of two parts: the ruins of a village with circular houses and the reconstruction of a section of the village.

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  To do

  Make an excursion inland to discover the entire island. Apart from a few streets, Larnaca is not a typical, authentic village. Rent a car and visit Kofinou and Tochni. There are several reputable taverns where you can have lunch on the terrace and enjoy a typical Cypriot dish. Continue toward Mazotos and Maroni, along a picturesque, coastal road where crops and rocky cliffs alternate.

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  To think about

  Those who studied ancient Greek will be happy to be able to read the signs: it is the same alphabet! The others do not have to worry, road signs are in English as well. Driving is on the left hand side of the road in Cyprus.

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• To avoid

  Visiting Larnaca by car is difficult with many one-way streets and heavy traffic. Meanwhile, traffic signs are almost non-existent! Also avoid tourist-trap restaurants; the meals are often mediocre and expensive on top of that! You can spot these restaurants a mile away for their menus of chips, hamburgers and pizza.

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  To try

  Taste the kleftiko dish, this is one of the most traditional dishes of the island, but unfortunately the majority of British tourists usually prefer pizzas and hamburgers. So, in order to enjoy this lamb that has simmered for hours in the oven, do not hesitate to call in at a local inn to try your luck. For lack of it, try the Cypriote moussaka: served in a pottery fondue dish, it has a pleasant rustic taste.

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  To bring back

  Wine. The island of Cyprus produces interesting wines to taste at home, a fine way to recreate the ambience of the island. The most renowned wines include the white wines of Omodos and Kilani on the slopes of the Troodos, and the red wines from Ahera or Semeli. Also bring back crystallised fruits and vegetables (aubergines, quinces), honey and jams of unusual flavours (green fig or bergamot). As for souvenirs, Cyprus is renowned for its Lefkara lace, its basketry and pottery.

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Hotels on Cyprus' south coast, both inland and by the sea, are comfortable and well-equipped. Staff are warm and welcoming, and the hotels tend to be very clean. You're unlikely to be the only Brits discovering this part of the world? Aphrodite's island is a top tourist destination amongst the British ...

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Le Meridien Spa/Resort Limassol

 

Score 9/10

Corina Georgeta Abraham-Barna 24/08/2011 : "L'hotel se trouve justement au bord de la mer, il a plusieurs piscines et restaurants, et ses restos sont excellents"

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SVELTOS

 

Score 5/10

Corina Georgeta Abraham-Barna 24/08/2011 : "Medium hotel, old but improved by new painting, curtains and air conditioning installation. "

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