We also fly out to Protaras on the 30th. There's a lovely little taverna on the main road, next to what I know as the Lord of the Rings pub. Its away from the main strip but not too far. Find the Sfinx bar (you can't miss it!), walk "away" from the bars area and cross the road. Only a small place, but great traditional food -terrific meze. The gentleman who runs it is a refugee from Famagusta and built his business up from nothing.
Richie
Richie
Baggie boy - so how much is a typical meze for adults???? do they do children's menus as well - although in all honesty my eldest child (8) i think would be allright with the meze but the youngest (4) would prob ask for chips lol!
any more advice????
any more advice????
Last October you could get a meze for between £6 - £8 each - I doubt prices will have changed much. They are absolutely huge, so you could probably get away with just ordering a meze for the adults and let the kids dip in. Chips generally always appear at some stage. Big tip - don't fill up on bread! You usually get a whole loaf more or less, but hold back for the meat dishes.
Mezes are great social meals. Take your time over it - it won't go cold! Wash it down with a bottle of wine (or two) - a perfect Cyprus evening.
One more tip - get a big table! Wifey and me usually get a table for 4 when we meze - you'll need the space!
regards,
Richie
Mezes are great social meals. Take your time over it - it won't go cold! Wash it down with a bottle of wine (or two) - a perfect Cyprus evening.
One more tip - get a big table! Wifey and me usually get a table for 4 when we meze - you'll need the space!
regards,
Richie
hi rachel 24 ncl
we went to protaras for the first time in sept last year and we normally go to greece but we have been bitten by the cyprus bug now!! it is just like greece but cleaner and the beaches are fab the water is crystal clear. the main strip was not any thing like you have been told we weren't pr'd in to any pubs and pizza hut mcd and kfc are all tucked away at the end of the strip on the way to panera. we are 29 and 30 and we loved it we have booked up for panera 17th june cant wait. trust me you will love it start getting even more excited!!!
have fun lindsay. x
we went to protaras for the first time in sept last year and we normally go to greece but we have been bitten by the cyprus bug now!! it is just like greece but cleaner and the beaches are fab the water is crystal clear. the main strip was not any thing like you have been told we weren't pr'd in to any pubs and pizza hut mcd and kfc are all tucked away at the end of the strip on the way to panera. we are 29 and 30 and we loved it we have booked up for panera 17th june cant wait. trust me you will love it start getting even more excited!!!
have fun lindsay. x
hi rachel 24 ncl
we went to protaras for the first time in sept last year and we normally go to greece but we have been bitten by the cyprus bug now!! it is just like greece but cleaner and the beaches are fab the water is crystal clear. the main strip was not any thing like you have been told we weren't pr'd in to any pubs and pizza hut mcd and kfc are all tucked away at the end of the strip on the way to panera. we are 29 and 30 and we loved it we have booked up for panera 17th june cant wait. trust me you will love it start getting even more excited!!!
have fun lindsay. x
we went to protaras for the first time in sept last year and we normally go to greece but we have been bitten by the cyprus bug now!! it is just like greece but cleaner and the beaches are fab the water is crystal clear. the main strip was not any thing like you have been told we weren't pr'd in to any pubs and pizza hut mcd and kfc are all tucked away at the end of the strip on the way to panera. we are 29 and 30 and we loved it we have booked up for panera 17th june cant wait. trust me you will love it start getting even more excited!!!
have fun lindsay. x
i must admit - i do like the idea of mcd's, pizza and kfc being tucked away.
the meze's sound fantastic - cant want to go now reasonably priced as well - cant wait to go roll on 18th june!
does anyone know what the beach is like - we are staying at the issac apartments and ive been told there is a small cove/bay there which is supposed to be lovely???? anyone know it??????
the meze's sound fantastic - cant want to go now reasonably priced as well - cant wait to go roll on 18th june!
does anyone know what the beach is like - we are staying at the issac apartments and ive been told there is a small cove/bay there which is supposed to be lovely???? anyone know it??????
I am really excited now, thanks everyone for all the advice
lol! from Brum - staying at the Brilliant Apartments. Which, I believe, are indeed, Brilliant!
hi we stayed at the golden star last year and it was fab, its in a good location the one thing i will say is the beach is a bit rockey so you need to go further up the resort . You should try the nicolas tavern is is a great place to eat also the food in the hotel is good, have a fab time 
hi we stayed at rising star in october last year, just across from golden star, the astoria which is just up from golden star before the strip is really nice for food and we also really liked nicholas taverna.
the yainna marie which is part of the golden star is also nice for a lunch as it has fantastic views, we are also hooked on cyprus after our first visit last year and are going back in october again.
the yainna marie which is part of the golden star is also nice for a lunch as it has fantastic views, we are also hooked on cyprus after our first visit last year and are going back in october again.
Firstly, Rach 24 - thank you for starting this thread, we are going to Cyprus for the first time in 2 weeks, staying in Protaras, and I was also a bit worried from some of the comments previously posted on this forum that it would be a bit over-commercialised and tacky (the last thing I want on holiday is a Big Mac or KFC!) so I am relived to read that things are not as bad as I previously expected!!!
Secondly, please can someone tell me how to get to Nicolas Taverna from the Alva Apartments? I've read loads of good things about Nicolas so we will definitely get it a try! (I did ask this question recently on another thread but didn't get a reply).
Also, can anyone tell me what the Parko (? spelling, not sure) Restaurant that is attached to the Alva Apartments is like?
(Rach, aplologies for hi-jacking your thread!)
Secondly, please can someone tell me how to get to Nicolas Taverna from the Alva Apartments? I've read loads of good things about Nicolas so we will definitely get it a try! (I did ask this question recently on another thread but didn't get a reply).
Also, can anyone tell me what the Parko (? spelling, not sure) Restaurant that is attached to the Alva Apartments is like?
(Rach, aplologies for hi-jacking your thread!)
i would suggest that you all try to go to pernera for your evening meal at least 1 night as there are loads of excellent restaurants to pick from and it is certainly less commercialised than protaras.
There is a very good traditional Cypriot taverna just down from the Isaac on the left hand side. it is called Iffalos,, Right across from the car hire place,,,,
This is where a lot of locals and ex pats eat my friends go there at least once a week they said the food is excellent.
The bay is called the Marlita bay, it is a small sandy and rocky cove but all round the area of Pernera there a small coves, straight across from Issac walk down to Polynexia and you will fins another sandy beach just round from there.
Pernera has the reputation for having the better eating places than Protaras.
This is where a lot of locals and ex pats eat my friends go there at least once a week they said the food is excellent.
The bay is called the Marlita bay, it is a small sandy and rocky cove but all round the area of Pernera there a small coves, straight across from Issac walk down to Polynexia and you will fins another sandy beach just round from there.
Pernera has the reputation for having the better eating places than Protaras.
now here is a lady who knows, she gave us a lot of advice last year and made our holiday even better, elizabeth have they rebuilt the stuffed olive and how are you and when are you out there next
Hi Dave
We are just getting ready to shot off again Wednesday
as far as I am aware rebuilding has started and its flat out to get ready for the tourist season opening up..
When we went over February work had not started,,, My daughter is there now they have just been to the Camel Park at Mazotos and had a great time.. its in the opposite direction from Larnaca airport about 10 kilometres,,
The kids liked it £1 for adults and 50 cents for kids, free if you take a camel ride,
http://www.camel-park.com
elizabeth
We are just getting ready to shot off again Wednesday
as far as I am aware rebuilding has started and its flat out to get ready for the tourist season opening up..When we went over February work had not started,,, My daughter is there now they have just been to the Camel Park at Mazotos and had a great time.. its in the opposite direction from Larnaca airport about 10 kilometres,,
The kids liked it £1 for adults and 50 cents for kids, free if you take a camel ride,
http://www.camel-park.com
elizabeth
Hi Retsina
The Alva apartments are located on the 'Strip' and nearer the end where Nicolas Tavern is. If you can spot the large Chinese restaurant, Nicolas Tavern is on the other side of the road, close to the end of the one way road. Not very far from where you are staying.
HTH,
Kezza
The Alva apartments are located on the 'Strip' and nearer the end where Nicolas Tavern is. If you can spot the large Chinese restaurant, Nicolas Tavern is on the other side of the road, close to the end of the one way road. Not very far from where you are staying.
HTH,
Kezza
Thanks Kezza, that's great news that Nicolas Taverna is very near to us at Alva apartments - not too far to walk or to stagger back 
Thanks to Elizabeth and Daveeboy too for the recommendation to go to Pernera, I'm afraid we're very lazy on holiday and expect everything to be more or less on our doorstep but if we feel like a change of scenery one night we will venture to Pernera.
Thanks to Elizabeth and Daveeboy too for the recommendation to go to Pernera, I'm afraid we're very lazy on holiday and expect everything to be more or less on our doorstep but if we feel like a change of scenery one night we will venture to Pernera.
elizabeth - many thanks for replying about the bays and restaurants. we will certainly try Iffalos especially if the locals eat there as this to me is a good sign!
this may seem a stupid question, but im not quite sure where the Issac apartments are althoug we are staying there
are they in pernera???? from what you have said i am hoping that they are as hopefully this wont be as commercialised as protaras.
once again, many thanks for the help and any further advice is greatly appreciated.
this may seem a stupid question, but im not quite sure where the Issac apartments are althoug we are staying there
are they in pernera???? from what you have said i am hoping that they are as hopefully this wont be as commercialised as protaras.once again, many thanks for the help and any further advice is greatly appreciated.
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