Self Catering Accommodation in Larnaca, Cyprus Blog

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In recent years the capital of Cyprus has become more and more crowded with development and so developers have been looking to Larnaca to further their investment opportunities. New golf resorts, a new marina large enough to take the most luxury of yachts and an already thriving tourist industry are only a few of the attractions of the area.

The port of Larnaca is to be redeveloped as a cruise base for the Mediterranean which will bring many more people to that area of the island. The government and the Zenon Consortium which owns two large cruise lines have agreed an £800 million grant to develop the area.

As well as this there are new 5 star hotels planned, new airport facilities and the planned development of shopping areas and leisure facilities.

All these factors make Larnaca a very attractive place for holiday makers and investors alike. So why not check out the area with a holiday and look for potential investments before the market booms in Larnaca, Cyprus.

The festival of Christmas is celebrated in a traditional manner by Christians in Cyprus; the season starts on the 6^th December and lasts until the 6^th January. There are various traditional feasts and celebrations throughout the month long festivities including: the feast of St. Nicholas, New Year, the feast of the Epiphany and, of course, Christmas itself. There are many traditions in Cyprus associated with the season including kalanda, Kalikantzari and Ai-Vasilis.

Kalanda are traditional carols that are sung at candlelit services; they date back to the Byzantine times and can be heard all over the island during this time. Kalikattzari is the tradition of Sprites that prey on people during the twelve days of Christmas. Ai-Vasilis is the Cypriot equivalent to Father Christmas who visits on New Year’s Eve. The tradition goes that you leave a cake and a glass of wine out and Father Christmas comes and drinks the wine, blesses the cake and leaves presents for the children. In the morning you eat the cake and open your presents. These are only a few of the varied traditions that happen in Cyprus during Christmas time.

As far as food goes, Turkey is a popular choice during the festive time although it is traditionally prepared slightly differently to an English roast; it is normally stuffed with rice, nuts and raisins. Christmas cake is popular in Cyprus as well as all sorts of home-made cookies and sweets.

Cyprus is the perfect place to go to for a Christmas holiday because not only does it celebrate with special traditions as well as a certain amount of conventionality but the average temperature in December is 15°C making it a very mild Christmas away from home.

If all this talk of Christmas has put you in a festive mood why not look into self-catering accommodation for a holiday over Christmas so that you can have a more personal Christmas than if you were in a hotel but still enjoy the luxury and relaxation of being on holiday, away from all the hassle of Christmas at home.

Larnaca watch out, the Midlanders are coming to Cyprus!

Monarch Airlines, one of the most price competitive airlines flying into Larnaca airport at the moment has just released the news that there is a brand new schedule set for summer 2009 which will include direct flights from Birmingham to Larnaca.

This new scheduled is due to start in spring next year.
The first flight to depart on the 29th March.
The flights will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays during the summer period.

These flights are bookable now on the Monarch Airlines website.
To avoid disappointment we advise you to book now to grab the best bargains!!
Flights prices are starting from as little as £50.99 one way!!!