Correct, I do prefer the local Calrsberg taste better I think, eitherway a pint will cost about £1.50cents or less...imported double that!! local bottled beer do try 'Five'' fairly close to most makes of bottled lager I have tried anywhere in the world..

i'm sure i'll try all the local stuff while i'm there. July cant come quick enough! although this forum is a great help as i love to be prepared, it is making me more and more impatient and jealous of you lucky people who don't have to count the days!

James,
Totally aggree with all JimBox has told you on Coral Bay, if you have a look at my www you will find some pics of beach in Coral Bay amongst all the other stuff. By the way, if you like Chinese, there is a new restaurant called "The Coral Chinese" (very original name ) which is in the centre of Coral Bay and in my opinion is excellent value for money and very good food!! £22 for 2 people; set meal with extra ribs, few Keos!!!!
Ummmm wish I was back there now, i've started my stomach rumbling!!!
Have a good trip
Jim

going to paphos in sept but want to know how far is it to drive to protras as we are going to see afriend get married. also any good car hire places. thanks

A good couple of hours drive at least Smed.

Kath HT Admin

as you dpn't knoe the way allow yourself 3 hrs and wach your speed it's a lot lower on the main dual carrageway than here

brian

thanks for that information do you know any good car hire in paphos

it depends on your idear of good.. i dont use the big companies but do the rounda of the smaller people you can usualy negociate a better deal, but whome ever you decide on make sure you get Full anti waiver comprehensive insurance and above all that it is road leagle and safe

brian

also does anyone know the prices of the various watersports such as jetskiing and paragliding as i am trying to work out my budget.
also can i do any of these at coral bay?

ive just booked my holiday for the 9th october 2005 for a week i always book diy coz its cheaper its costing me £636.54 for 2 adults including flights, accommodation, transfers and insurance.Im staying at the hotel kapetanios bay bed and breakfast can any one give me info on the resort,accommodation, mozzies ,travel plugs,vaccinations,water,weather and do i need a visa like turkey or just my passport thanx

hi the Kapetanios bay is in the Ammochoust district of Protaras you will find resort reviews on the links at the top of the page

Nearly £640-00 for two in a 3Star BB looks expensive to me at the end of the season nerver paid more than £270 each for 3star all in or 4 star 1/2 board with day light flights
the stupid reason is you can buy a package cheeper than just flights in most cases

brian

Hi - We are going to Protaras on the 9 October for 2 weeks. Your hotel is at the top of the "strip", handy for everything - close to the beach too. It is also next to the Dancing Fountains Display - some of the rooms in the hotel will be able to see this without paying. A pretty good show with the coloured fountains "dancing" to music. Also next to McDonalds, not necessarily a positive point!. I had a few mozzie bites last year in October, but not many - I am allergic so often take a very bad reaction, but it was not bad at all in Protaras. You don't need any vaccinations or a visa to visit Cyprus. The weather is excellent in October - I have been the last two years and it has been fantastic!. The beach is excellent, with very clear water and lots of boat trips and water sports. The resort is purpose built with no sign of culture, but has a long strip of bars and restaurants. Lots of karaoke and Elvis impersonators but these can be avoided quite easily if that's not your thing. They use the same plugs as us in Cyrpus so need for adaptors. Protaras is a great place for a holiday - the people are lovely and there is something for everyone. Easy to get to Ayia Napa and Coral Bay on the bus. I can't wait to get back there. Hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!!

thats cheap if i did a package holiday it would be over £800 for the same place same time without insurance

Sarah,Protars is a fab place,lots of really great restuarants and bars,I would recommend Nicholas Taverna and Perla Blue but these are at the other end of the high street,but still only a 5-10 minuts walk away.Up near your hotel is a great Mexican called Chi Chi's and an Indian that is a nice change when all you eat is Cypriot but not quite as good as back home.
Mozzies aren't a huge problem but to be on the safe side start taking garlic tablets a few weeks before you travel and whilst away and they stear clear......
The plugs are same as back in the UK so no adapters needed,you don't need vaccinations or a visa,just your passport.The water is fine to clean your teeth with but I would always buy bottled for drinking.
As your at the top end of the high street you could walk into Pernera and it would take you about 20 mins,its worth doing at night but maybe a little too hot in the day.
We go again in June and this will be our 8th time,can't wait!!!!

I am flying to Cyprus from Teeside on the 8th June. Never heard of this airline so can anyone throw any light on to them for me

Following web site

http://www.heureka.clara.net/sunrise/protaras.htm

gives an idea of what to expect

Good hotels, good restaurants ....

An absolute must to eat out at Nicolas Tavern, also try No ! restaurant.

For bars try Love Boat, Rockafellas and the Sfinx Bar.

hi Tracylou

Your qusttion should be in the flights and airline section however if you type helios in the search facility Lots of info will come up

brian

We fly out to Cyprus on the 27th July for two weeks, this is my first time! Staying in Protaras. Can anyone offer any advice regarding anything that we should see or do while we are there and anything that we should avoid. We are staying at the Tsokkos Garden Apartments. I would appreciate any advice.

Many Thanks

Grantpo

Dont miss out on the boat trips. You see the Famagusta View point - protaras bays and do cliff jumping at Cape - Greko. £10 with BBQ from 10.00 - 15.30.