Cyprus

Hotels on Cyprus, holidays on Cyprus

Cyprus is a famous Mediterranean resort area. Hotels on Cyprus are popular among Russians. If do not take into account indigenous Turks and Greeks, then "Russian" colony on Cyprus today is second after British. It became usual that on Cyprus among the owners of small hotels and apartments you can meet people from Russia and other former Soviet countries.

Anyway, the first thing that attracts tourists to Cyprus is its beach resorts. The island is divided into two parts - North and South. Southern Cyprus is considered to be more attractive. There are located such resorts as Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Limassol. In Larnaca is located the largest on Cyprus international airport. Northern Cyprus resorts are presented by the former port of Famagusta, turned entirely into a resort town and Kyrenia.

Subtropical location of Cyprus determines its climate - warm in spring and autumn and hot in summer. Climate on Cyprus sets the tone for the tourist season, which lasts from April to October. Coastal sea waters of Cyprus are warm enough for swimming by the end of May. Rains during high season on Cyprus are rare and if occur mainly in the depth of the island.

Hotels on Cyprus today correspond to the classical world standards. Island hotels are classified according to the star system from 2* to 5*. Prices for hotels on Cyprus depend on several factors. One of the key factors is actual proximity to the sea and availability of the hotel private beach. For example, 3* most hotels in Ayia Napa, which is considered as youth resort, are located close to shore, but rarely have their own beaches. When determining the price quality of the beaches at various resorts is also taken into account. In Ayia Napa most beaches filled with white sand, so holidays here are considered to be more prestigious, rather than in Limassol, where the sand on the beaches is volcanic grey.

Meals in hotels on Cyprus mainly include only breakfast. A large number of restaurants and cafes on Cyprus allow not attaching to scheduled dinners in the hotel. The average cost in restaurants and cafes on Cyprus is from 30 to 80 euros for dinner for two with wine. And if the guest wants the hotel can provide him with full board with extra pay on the spot. However, such service (additional charge for meals on-site) is provided primarily by Cyprus hotels 4*- 5*.

Tipping in hotels on Cyprus is optional, there no clear rules. The practice of offering administrator a "reward" for better room on Cyprus is not welcomed. You will be placed in the number that was originally booked and will likely refuse from bribe.

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