Holidays in Larnaca

This spacious first floor apartment is furnished to a high standard, fully air conditioned and sleeping four adults comfortably. The lounge comprises double sofa bed and two seater sofa, extendable dining table with chairs and cd player. The kitchen includes fridge freezer, microwave, electric oven with ceramic hob, toaster, kettle, iron and ironing board and a washing machine. In the bedroom we have two single beds, bed side cabinet and large fitted wardrobes.

There is additional storage and hanging space in the hallway. The family bathroom comprises wc, sink, bath with overhead shower. The lounge and the bedroom open on to the spacious balcony where a further table and chairs and two sun loungers are provided for your comfort. Fresh towels and linen are provided for our guests on arrival and the apartment is thoroughly cleaned after every visit. We have a property management team on hand who will arrange to meet with you upon your arrival to hand over keys and show you around the apartment. They are also available should you experience any problems related to the apartment during you stay. They will be happy to arrange for airport pickups and welcome packs subject to a further charge payable locally direct to them. For guests staying for two weeks or more we also ensure a mid-let clean is arranged and that you are supplied with a fresh set of towels and linen.

RATES AND AVAILABILITY (£/per week)

Jan-Feb £160
Mar-April £225
May- £250
June-August £275
Sep-Oct £225
Nov-DEc £160

There are two parts to Oroklini, the area known as the tourist area and the village itself. Our apartment is situated in Oroklini Village which offers a range of shops including several small supermarkets, two large bakeries, chemist, bank, DVD rental, barbers and nail and beauty salons. For those of you wanting to venture down to the tourist area and beach this is a 30 minute walk or five minute drive. Once down there you will find a strip of costal road known as Dhekelia Road which runs between Oroklini and Pyla. This strip is lined with bars, restaurants and gift shops.

EATING OUT When it comes to eating out Oroklini really does have something for everyone. Oroklini Village has a selection of fine Tavernas within a 10 minute walk of the apartment all of which serve traditional Greek meze at very reasonable prices. There are three bars within easy walking distance where you are assured of a warm welcome. In addition there are a few take-aways in the village offering traditional Greek kebabs together with a pizza parlour. For those of you who fancy something a bit different to the traditional Greek fayre the tourist strip on Dhekelia Road is the place for you. A huge variety of tastes are catered for including, Italian (Casa Mia), Indian (Ganga and Masalas), Mexican (Aztecas), Chinese (Lilly Wongs), Malaysian (Penang Penang), French and Spanish Tapas. In addition to this wide selection of international cuisine there are also several traditional Greek Tavernas (Aphrodite Roof Garden Restaurant and Kantara Restaurant being excellent examples). For those of you who long for a taste home Beanies is an English café opposite the village school which offers a full English breakfast. The Black Orchid down at the tourist strip also serves and excellent breakfast and traditional roast dinner on Sundays.

OUT AND ABOUT Oroklini is an ideal base from which to explore Cyprus. Larnaca itself is only some ten minutes away by car and has an excellent beach (blue flag award), promenade and marina area. If you are going to hire a car Ayia Napa is only a twenty minutes drive whilst Nicosia will take about forty minutes. All of the road signs have the English translation underneath so finding you way around in Cyprus is very easy. Of course it is made easier by the fact that they drive on the left in Cyprus too. For those of you that don’t want to drive there is an excellent bus service from Oroklini Tourist area running between Larnaca and Ayia Napa. There is also a bus service from Oroklini Village itself down to the tourist area and in to Larnaca (No.8 or No. 30). The best stop for our apartment would be the village school which is a five minute walk away. The local taxi service is excellent with several local firms. It will cost you between £5 and £7 CYP to get from the apartment down to the tourist strip and between £6 and £8 CYP to go into Larnaca Town Centre. Transfers to the airport from the apartment usually cost between £10 and £15 CYP.

THINGS TO DO Obviously there will be ample opportunity for you to relax by the pool or take a dip in the sea. If you fancy a bit of pampering there are several nail and beauty salons both in the village and down on the tourist strip. One stop nail shop is particularly good on Dhekelia Road near to the Black Orchid Taverna. In addition to nails they also do massage and waxing. However for those of you who are feeling a bit more energetic there are lots of activities available locally. In Oroklini Village you can find:- Horse riding Go-karting Donkey rides Available on the tourist strip:- Two diving schools offering PADI courses and introductory dives. Qualified divers are able to visit the wreck of the Zenobia. Ten Pin Bowling Para kiting Jet Bikes Glass Boat Fly Fish (similar to banana ride) Anemos Water Sports Banana and Donut Rides Dhekelia Road Sailing Near Palm Beach Hotel Speed Boat Trips Water Skiing Pedalos Canoes Windsurfing There are several places on the tourist strip offering day trips to the Camel Park Market (Sundays), boat trips, excursions to Limassol, Ayia Napa and Nicosia. You can even enjoy a mini cruise to Egypt to see the Pyramids. Water World Water Park in Ayia Napa (direct bus from tourist strip - opposite Princess Hotel) is well worth a day out to and opens from 10am until 6pm every day. A day trip to Nicosia will give you the opportunity to have a look around the divided city. A visit to the Ledra Museum Observatory is a must. From here you can look out over Nicosia and view the Green Line.

SHOPPING For the shopaholics amongst you Larnaca has an excellent selection of shops. You will find several brand names here such as Debenhams, Oasis, Clarks, Miss Selfridge, French Connection, Mango and of course Marks and Spencer. The shops are spaced out with brand names mixed in with Cypriot shops and gift shops. Remember however that on Wednesday and Saturday the shops have half day closing and on Sunday most shops are closed. In addition most shops and businesses such as banks close between 1pm and 3pm each day. The general exception to these are the large cash and carry stores which sell a mixture of home wares and food and drink handy for those of you that want to stock up for your stay.