Self Catering Accommodation in Larnaca, Cyprus Blog

If we are all honest I bet the majority of us love the idea of a Mediterranean Island holiday – relaxing in the sun, on a beach or by a pool, sipping a drink, reading, sun bathing – doing whatever you feel like. Sounds good doesn’t it?! For many people the purse strings are very definitely beginning to tighten because of the credit crunch and the threat of recession and although nice, the thought of next years summer holiday seems a long way off. However, the dream can easily become a reality!

It is perfectly easy to have a relaxing, fun and luxurious holiday without the vast expense. Imagine a stylish private apartment with a private garden or terrace, facilities including a pool and tennis courts and a beach down the road, set in a popular tourist resort in Cyprus. Sound good?

Self-catering apartments make a great holiday destination and are a lot cheaper than hotels without losing the luxurious, relaxing feel that you get from a hotel. The self-catering apartments in Larnaca are all built and maintained to a very high standard and the differences in prices between staying in a hotel or renting a villa are phenomenal and the difference in standard is really not noticeable.

The apartments in Larnaca are stylish, affordable and suitable for all types of holiday, whether it is a romantic getaway or a family retreat, so why not look into booking your next holiday in a stylish private apartment rather than in the generic hotel down the road.

As a British citizen it is hard to ignore the phenomenal success of the smash hit film ‘Mamma Mia!’ over the summer. This award winning film, originally a stage show, is the story of a young woman trying to find her Father, which could be one of three men, to give her away on her wedding day. A heart-warming comedy follows with great performances from an array of big Hollywood names and great songs by Abba that fit into the story surprisingly well.

The film is set on a stunning fictional Greek Island which is meant to be the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of love, Aphrodite. In the actual legend it is believed to be Cyprus that is the birthplace of the goddess. It is said that Cyprus rose up from the spot where Aphrodite was born. Aphrodite literally means ‘born of foam’ and Aphrodite’s rock (on Cyprus) is supposed to mark the place where she came out of the sea and was appointed by Zeus as Goddess of the human interrelations of love and wedlock.

Aphrodite’s rock (local name ‘Petra tou Romiou) is located on the south coast of the island and it is said that if you swim around it three times then you will be blessed with being forever happy in love.

The Island of Love is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway and holiday apartments are a great way of having more privacy and personal time than a hotel can offer, for a completely relaxing short break or longer stay. So why not see if Aphrodite’s spell works on you and take your loved one away to the ultimate romantic destination… the island of love!

It is becoming more and more commonplace for young people to take off for the entire summer and live and work abroad having fun in the sun and enjoying life to the full! We can all appreciate that the Mediterranean way of life is very relaxing - the amount of holiday makers that make it their first choice prove that! So why not try living there for a few months or a year! Cyprus is a great country to go and live in for a few months, the summer is hot, the winter is mild, the coastline is stunning and the Mediterranean way of life is so relaxing and laid back that you can’t help but feel like you are on holiday the whole time you are there.

Planning a longer trip is essential particularly as far as accommodation is concerned. This is why Larnaca is a particularly good resort to have an extended stay in as it is accessible from the airport and relatively close to towns such as Ayia Napa which has a good nightlife for those looking for bar or restaurant work and enjoying themselves.

Self-catering accommodation is particularly convenient when looking at staying somewhere for a longer stay. The flexibility and freedom that it gives you is a great bonus if you are working (or partying!) late into the night and, for a longer period of time it works out much cheaper than staying in a hotel.

I would thoroughly advise giving living abroad a try before it really is too difficult to let go of commitments at home and the chance will be gone for good…

Larnaca, Cyprus is the ideal location for older people to go for relaxing trips; either as a couple, with family or on your own. Travelling out of season when the resorts are quieter and beaches are less busy is particularly popular. Self-catering apartments are a cheaper way of having a luxury holiday without having the inflexibility of a hotel’s structure and the deadlines of a group holiday company’s itinerary. Larnaca is one of the smaller resorts on the island and so is quieter both during peak and off-peak seasons. It is a very culturally and historically rich area of Cyprus for those interested in the more traditional aspects of the island.

As well as offering more flexibility for your holiday in Cyprus, self-catering accommodation offers a great opportunity for older people to explore the island out of peak season when the weather is still good but the place itself is infinitely less crowded. This can provide a much deeper insight into the culture, history and way of life of Cyprus and its people.

Self-catering accommodation is generally known as being of a poorer standard than hotels but that simply isn’t the case anymore. Particularly in Larnaca the type of accommodation available is modern, stylish and very affordable. Larnaca, Cyprus is already a very popular tourist destination amongst all ages, but, it can suit retired people particularly well as somewhere that is attractive, cultural and hot outside the peak holiday season.

The largest amounts of tourists visiting Cyprus each year come from the United Kingdom. During 2008 already over 693,000 Brits have visited Cyprus. Considering the next highest was Russia with 94,000 the UK’s dominance of the market is obvious. In July alone the number of visitors exceeded 187,000 people. Just less than 50% of those stay in hotels and the next largest bracket of accommodation is holiday apartments and tourist villages, the remainder choosing to stay with family or friends. The dominant sector of the market is, of course, hotels but self-catering apartments also occupy a large chunk of the market. Larnaca is a very popular resort for self-catering accommodation as it is slightly smaller and quieter than the larger resorts like Paphos.

The main hotels and self-catering complexes in Larnaca are situated along Larnaca Bay. Hotels in Larnaca offer a full range of options at all levels and costs. There is only one five-star hotel but there are a lot of other options from four-star through to budget both in and around the town.

If you are looking for self-catering accom­modation then there is plenty on offer both within the town and on the outskirts. It is normal with self-catering accommodation to be able to tailor accommodation to certain needs such as different sizes of party and any kind of budget. So, you can rent any number of apartments in purpose built self-catering complexes which normally have there own on-site facilities such as swimming pools and tennis courts.

Another advantage of using self-catering accommodation is the freedom that you get without having to fit into a hotels schedule and with self-catering you get more of an experience of feeling what it would be like to own a property in the area as more and more people are purchasing apartments or villas after several years of visiting.

Grand lobby’s, Main Reception, Buffet Restaurants the glamour of hotel holidays—but it this essential? Alongside expensive mini bar bills, struggling to get a sunbed round the pool and regimented meal times.

When first even considering a self catering apartment holiday I was instantly discouraged by the thought of tiled flooring, bare plastered walls and thin mattresses on a small wooden bed!

No, no, no, no, no
Not, at Pyla and certainly not at Majestic. These apartments are absolutely nothing I have ever experienced!

Side boards in dark Mahogany wood, colourful flowers in stylish vases, classic pictures &  elegant wall prints, a useful microwave and essential iron & ironing board, bread knife’s and steak knife’s, bottle opener and ice trays, tasteful cushions, cosy, comfy rugs, coffee tables complete with coasters, DVD player & a selection of books, gorgeous, luxurious bed linen and throws, bedside lamps and night gown hooks, toiletry cabinet and fresh cream towels, evening candles and patio cushions.

The views are breathtaking, the perfection of the grounds is impeccable, the cleanliness of the pool and the neatness of the sunbeds is just what you wanted!

Everything you would expect not to have these apartments have!!! Much to your surprise!

I know having holidayed for years with my family and now just my husband what its like to arrive somewhere that you booked back in January and after half a day of travelling you can’t wait to put your bags down and enjoy a cold drink on the balcony of your new home for the next week or two, and the not knowing is the worst feeling!! But I can assure you that you will not be disappointed. Get ready for a great surprise! And I will guarantee you will never look back to paying the odds for a hotel again!!!!