Sofianna Hotel Apts., Paphos, Cyprus
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The Sofiana is great for those seeking a comfortable holiday base with a lively atmosphere and excellent amenities both onsite and in the surrounding area. The Sofianna has numerous shops, bars and restaurants literally on its doorstep! There are also plenty of bars and nightclubs and the town beach is 1km away. For a change of scenery head to beautiful Coral Bay, 12km away. loading...
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" CYPRUS09 "
Submitted By: getyourratout
the pool was my favourite! its massive. the pool bars quite nice, staff was a bit creepy but he was fine! haha, bagged a free drink from him on the last day.. the rooms were alright, aircon was great and very needed, the beds were comfy. bit of a treck to get up the stairs to the apartment :(. the maids came often.. Bar friends, defo recommended, brilliant meal! the nightlifes brilliant, really busy at the weekend. defo recommend starsky's! was a good club, the music was greaaat. LOVED cyprus..
Advice: its really hot..
Activities: bar friends, el sombrero, starskys, flairs, bubbles.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Not too bad for the money paid "
Submitted By: kee1984
I have just got back from a weeks stay at the Sofianna apartments in Paphos. The hotel overall was ok, it was clean and had everything you needed. The room was cleaned every other day and there was no noise. I didn't use the kitchen but it did have everything you would need and the frisge was a good size. The pool area was sufficient and had a kids pool.
Our air con broke twice and we were left overnight in July heat as they had no engineers in the evening.The second occasion was a lot quicker and it was fixed within an hour or so. The staff were mainly friendly but the hotel Manager could do with career change! The cost of food and drink on site was expensive really and if you have kids i could see it being costly. There is no beach near the hotel, only the harbour which is nice with the breeze but not suitable for swimming. You have to get a bus to Coral beach which is about 20 minutes away. Take food and drink with you as there is only one shop/kiosk and they charge silly amounts of money.
Paphos itself is a real tourist trap. Whilst i like to feel welcome and have food that caters for all, it was almost like staying in Leicester Square London. If you want to experience traditional food you need to hire a car or get on a bus away from the tourist area.
Drinking out was also expensive. A local beer was around 3 euros and imported was 4 euros. There is a bar street which has a small strip of bars all of which have PR girls trying to entice you in. Be prepared to pay 5 euros for a smirnoff ice and the same for an imported drink.You cn sometimes get two for price of one so that isn't too bad.
Overall it was a good holiday and i think my advice would be to get a half board deal or stay a little bit out of Kato Paphos so you can experience Cyrpus.
Our air con broke twice and we were left overnight in July heat as they had no engineers in the evening.The second occasion was a lot quicker and it was fixed within an hour or so. The staff were mainly friendly but the hotel Manager could do with career change! The cost of food and drink on site was expensive really and if you have kids i could see it being costly. There is no beach near the hotel, only the harbour which is nice with the breeze but not suitable for swimming. You have to get a bus to Coral beach which is about 20 minutes away. Take food and drink with you as there is only one shop/kiosk and they charge silly amounts of money.
Paphos itself is a real tourist trap. Whilst i like to feel welcome and have food that caters for all, it was almost like staying in Leicester Square London. If you want to experience traditional food you need to hire a car or get on a bus away from the tourist area.
Drinking out was also expensive. A local beer was around 3 euros and imported was 4 euros. There is a bar street which has a small strip of bars all of which have PR girls trying to entice you in. Be prepared to pay 5 euros for a smirnoff ice and the same for an imported drink.You cn sometimes get two for price of one so that isn't too bad.
Overall it was a good holiday and i think my advice would be to get a half board deal or stay a little bit out of Kato Paphos so you can experience Cyrpus.
Advice: It is expensive and very touristy. Be prepared to spend more money than you would in the UK.
Activities: Coral beach a short bus ride away
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Libra Holidays
" FANTASTIC HOLIDAY "
Submitted By: debrahardy
I have just returned from a stay at the Sofianna apartments. They are lovely and clean the pool area is large enough to accomodate everyone. I stayed at the apartments 10 years ago and they were just as good as what i remembered. They are ideally situated for all the bars and restaurants. The best place to eat is KALIMERA RESTAURANT opposite Othellos, we got a fantastic 3 course meal for just €8.99 with free glass of wine and beer is only €1.50 per pint. Romeo has just opened in May and is trying to establish his restaurant, it is the best meal i have ever had in cyprus and i have been 7 times. A great pub is Friends, George the owner is always welcoming and so are his staff. A poor meal is at the greek restaurant next to the robin hood pub, we paid €16 each are it was rank!!!!
I could live in Cyprus if i had €150,000 free to buy an apartment.
I defy anyone to go to paphos and not have a fantastic holiday.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE.
I could live in Cyprus if i had €150,000 free to buy an apartment.
I defy anyone to go to paphos and not have a fantastic holiday.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE.
Advice: Fantastic place everyone is so friendly.
Activities: KALIMERA RESTAURANT OPPOSITE OTHELLOS.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Sky Holidays
" fantastic "
Submitted By: lindabownesspreston
A super holiday. The apartments were exactly as described, couldn't be faulted. The cleaners worked constantly and the apartment was kept spotlessly clean with daily towel changes and bedding at least twice a week. All public areas were attractive and well cared for. Bar staff were friendly and came to know your order as soon as you sat down!
Reception staff were helpful when needed but we had very little call on their time. The pool area was delightful and the pool itself was a haven in the heat.
The promenade was five minutes away and during that time we passed numerous restaurants - too many to try when we were just there for a week. Our favourite was Rustic Kitchen just down the road. We could have eaten there every night and each had something different. Tea for Two was another we enjoyed but this had a more limited menu but still very enjoyable.
A trip on the bus to Coral Bay gave us an enjoyable day on a lovely sandy beach though the taverna there was rather limited. The Troodos tour up to the monastry was not to be missed but if you don't like heights don't sit by the window.
Good value for money and a fantastic place to stay. Have already recommended it and would go back there if we went to Paphos again
Reception staff were helpful when needed but we had very little call on their time. The pool area was delightful and the pool itself was a haven in the heat.
The promenade was five minutes away and during that time we passed numerous restaurants - too many to try when we were just there for a week. Our favourite was Rustic Kitchen just down the road. We could have eaten there every night and each had something different. Tea for Two was another we enjoyed but this had a more limited menu but still very enjoyable.
A trip on the bus to Coral Bay gave us an enjoyable day on a lovely sandy beach though the taverna there was rather limited. The Troodos tour up to the monastry was not to be missed but if you don't like heights don't sit by the window.
Good value for money and a fantastic place to stay. Have already recommended it and would go back there if we went to Paphos again
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- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Sofianna and Paphos "
Submitted By: Janice Middlemas
Appartments ok, big enough for 2 adults 2 children, (10 and 12) Fully equipped kitchen, loads of 3 pin plug sockets, free tv and air con, bathroom could do with a thorough clean not just a quicky rub over also a bit shabby, very small balcony only room for 2 people at a time, carpet in lounge and bedroom was a bit grubby, no table in appt for us all to eat round together, good maid service to change towels practically every day, pool area was lovely the water spouts were fab for the children, plenty of sunbeds to go around,main areas of the appts were very clean but I thought the rooms were very tired, saying that I would reccommend them to anyone going to Paphos, young- right on bar street, older- surprisingly quiet for the location. PAPHOS. I would never, ever go back there again, the whole resort has been made to fleece money from the tourists, mega expensive for EVERYTHING, brits who have lived out there for 20-30 yrs were saying its the greedy cypriots who will kill the island not the recession..!! Glad we went self catering because we ate in more than we were expecting, we had more than enough spending money and brought most of it home because I refused to pay their stupidly high prices on principle. It is a shame that the tourists that are going once wont go back again because parts are lovely, Aphrodites Rock, the ruins of Kourion and the mosaics should be enjoyed more than once.
Advice: Take plenty of money and try not to be too dissappointed cos the weather makes a big difference,
Activities: Mosaics are lovely but we hadn
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Once is enough but still a good hotel "
Submitted By: beasty259
THE ROOMS - 8/10
The rooms were what you would expect, nothing special but just what you need. The maid service was good and they kept the room very clean. The view wasn't great as we didnt have a pool view and the view we had was of the gardens which doesn't sound bad but there was a tree blocking most of the view.
THE POOL - 9/10
The best part of the hotel was easily the pool. Its big enough to accomadate everyone that wanted to go in it and tehre is a section which is where the adults tended to go and just through a little bridge a section with water shoots and sprays where the children would be.
OTHER HOTEL ACTIVITIES - 6/10
Just next to the swimming pool was a couple of pool tables and table tennis tables which i would usually use but unfortunatly there were hoels in the table tennis tables and the pool tables were ripped. Behind the hotel was a newly refurbished park and a volley ball net which looked quite good but becuase of its location away from the pool it was never used but at least its there if you do want to use it.
LOCATION - 8/10
Your right next to the main street full of bars and restuerants but you dont hear anny noise when your at the hotel. A short walk form the harbour and a few ruins if that interests you.
The rooms were what you would expect, nothing special but just what you need. The maid service was good and they kept the room very clean. The view wasn't great as we didnt have a pool view and the view we had was of the gardens which doesn't sound bad but there was a tree blocking most of the view.
THE POOL - 9/10
The best part of the hotel was easily the pool. Its big enough to accomadate everyone that wanted to go in it and tehre is a section which is where the adults tended to go and just through a little bridge a section with water shoots and sprays where the children would be.
OTHER HOTEL ACTIVITIES - 6/10
Just next to the swimming pool was a couple of pool tables and table tennis tables which i would usually use but unfortunatly there were hoels in the table tennis tables and the pool tables were ripped. Behind the hotel was a newly refurbished park and a volley ball net which looked quite good but becuase of its location away from the pool it was never used but at least its there if you do want to use it.
LOCATION - 8/10
Your right next to the main street full of bars and restuerants but you dont hear anny noise when your at the hotel. A short walk form the harbour and a few ruins if that interests you.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" After reading some of the feed back... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Bussey
After reading some of the feed back from other tourists I was looking forward to my stay at the Sofianna, but when we arrived the apartment was awful, it needed completely redecorating, the walls were chipped and dirty and the bathroom was mouldy, we had booked a pool view, but got a view of the road that had a scrap car parked right outside the window. I asked to have our apartment changed and to be fair they did this the next afternoon, we still did not get a pool view but anything was better than a scrap car. This new apartment was marginally better but still left alot to be desired and needed redecorating. The pool was lovely, but cold and you could not use the indoor pool, and the reception bar was hardly ever open. The maids came in every day and were very helpful and friendly. I'm afraid I would never go back and would not recommend the Sofianna to anyone else, I was very glad to be going home and would have left my holiday earlier if I could have got a flight out, this is the second time we have been to Paphos, we stayed at the Riu last time and loved it, hence the second visit to Paphos but sadly never again. I will be writing to Thomas Cook as they recommended these apartments after we gave them an idea of the standard that we were looking for and the rep was a waste of time, just couldnt be bothered.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Just returned from a fortnight at... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Fairbairn
Just returned from a fortnight at sofianna. This was our first time in Cyprus and we would definitetly return to the sofianna. Location was great and although situated at the end of bar street you were never aware of the noise at night. Staff were very friendly, accomodation was very comfortable. Apartments were cleaned every day. Ideal with familys with teenagers or young children alike. Plenty of shade around the pool which was a god send given the extremely high temperatures this year. George and Dragon pub adjacent was family friendly and provided a family quiz once a week which was enjoyable. If any criticism it would be that maybe some entertainment could be laid on around the pool a couple of nights a week, which would encourage residents to mix more.Overall excellent holiday and accomodation. Would happily recommend !
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Got back yesterday from a great (but... "
Submitted By: Mr G Like
Got back yesterday from a great (but hot 36++ ) 2 week family (2 Adults a 17 and 14 yr old) at the Sofianna. We stayed in room 311. I think that is Block 3, level 1 (1st floor) room 1. A 1 bed appartment, that looked just like the photos at http://www.sofianna.com/apartments.htm. We had pair of singles in the bedroom then a sofa bed and a Z bed style in the lounge. Sofa bed and Z bed were basic but adequate (hence 9/10 rating!)
Everything clean and tidy, with a maid cleaning around us most days as we prepared to go out and about! Pool excellent... it's big enough to do lengths! Parking for hire cars under hotel in shade. Air con in appartment worked well - didn't struggle in the July/Aug heat.
Recommended eating: Edelweiss, towards the end of bar street for real home cooking, run by father and son. Rock Taverna: Just walk down towards the seafront - you can't miss it. It's run by a guy with a South African accent whose lived in Cyprus long enough to know what is important.
We hired a rather grotty air/con Suzuki Alto from Chris's cars: 10 days for Euro 24/day - 2 drivers. It struggled but got us everywhere we wanted to go!
You must visit Adonis Baths. The road is interesting... take your time over the pot holes... go early and take your swimming costumes... a nice cool alternative in the July/Aug heat.
Hopeful this link will show the extent of the Sofiana's grounds, including the garden and play fields: http://tinyurl.com/5g3u4x and some other useful places we visited.
Get to know Andreas and others in reception... he can help you out and can book tickets at no extra cost.
Note: Some local attractions have free bus transfers.
Overall: totally recommended
Everything clean and tidy, with a maid cleaning around us most days as we prepared to go out and about! Pool excellent... it's big enough to do lengths! Parking for hire cars under hotel in shade. Air con in appartment worked well - didn't struggle in the July/Aug heat.
Recommended eating: Edelweiss, towards the end of bar street for real home cooking, run by father and son. Rock Taverna: Just walk down towards the seafront - you can't miss it. It's run by a guy with a South African accent whose lived in Cyprus long enough to know what is important.
We hired a rather grotty air/con Suzuki Alto from Chris's cars: 10 days for Euro 24/day - 2 drivers. It struggled but got us everywhere we wanted to go!
You must visit Adonis Baths. The road is interesting... take your time over the pot holes... go early and take your swimming costumes... a nice cool alternative in the July/Aug heat.
Hopeful this link will show the extent of the Sofiana's grounds, including the garden and play fields: http://tinyurl.com/5g3u4x and some other useful places we visited.
Get to know Andreas and others in reception... he can help you out and can book tickets at no extra cost.
Note: Some local attractions have free bus transfers.
Overall: totally recommended
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" 2nd consequentive year to the... "
Submitted By: Mrs P E HATTON
2nd consequentive year to the Sofianna, brilliant value, ideal location right in the centre of Kato Paphos, 5 minutes to the Harbour. Studio apartment is better than 4 star bedrooms in hotels and bigger. There is breakfast available,wide choice at E6.50 £5.24
You can get much cheaper at the Rose Bar, but if you want to stay on site this is ideal. Apartments cater for all age groups, no problems with noise from Bar Street which is very close by. We frequented Zorros bar very friendly and reasonably priced. We ate in the Moonlight Tavern good home cooked food, Greek family run right opposite Sofianna,they will do whatever to please you. Just to meet Chris the front of house guy is worth a visit, unfortunately with the temperatures topping 40 we rather lost our appetites.
You can get much cheaper at the Rose Bar, but if you want to stay on site this is ideal. Apartments cater for all age groups, no problems with noise from Bar Street which is very close by. We frequented Zorros bar very friendly and reasonably priced. We ate in the Moonlight Tavern good home cooked food, Greek family run right opposite Sofianna,they will do whatever to please you. Just to meet Chris the front of house guy is worth a visit, unfortunately with the temperatures topping 40 we rather lost our appetites.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" My Partner, his sister and our three... "
Submitted By: Miss K G
My Partner, his sister and our three year daughter went to the Sofianna Appartments in May 2008, and had a fab time.
The staff were wonderful, especially the staff in the pool bar. There was a nice pool, section for the kids, park as well as an indoor pool and sauna.
The Appartment it self was cleaned every day except for a sunday. Fresh towels every day too.
Its situation in the quiter part of Paphos, but it is in walking distance of everything.
If you like a good curry I would defintley recommend the Raj Curry House.
Overall really nice appartments, so good we are thinking about going back next year!
The staff were wonderful, especially the staff in the pool bar. There was a nice pool, section for the kids, park as well as an indoor pool and sauna.
The Appartment it self was cleaned every day except for a sunday. Fresh towels every day too.
Its situation in the quiter part of Paphos, but it is in walking distance of everything.
If you like a good curry I would defintley recommend the Raj Curry House.
Overall really nice appartments, so good we are thinking about going back next year!
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have been going to the sofiana for... "
Submitted By: Mr M Strickleton
We have been going to the sofiana for the last 15 years.
Has there is only 2 of us we have a studio which is quiet spacious and well kitted out.
The tv is very handy bbc 1 and sky news 26 inch picture.
We allways request a room facing the gardens which we allways get.
The pool is fantastic plus plenty of sunbeds which are allways available.
The pool bar does english beakfast and food to 5pm. Prices not to bad.
In recieption there is all so a bar.
Big supamarket 5 min walk with a cafe in.
Even though all the bars are on your door step it is very quiet once in your apartment.
It is only a 10 minute walk to the sea front where the tavernas and harbour is.
Staff are great and very obliging.
Looking forward to going back 2008
Has there is only 2 of us we have a studio which is quiet spacious and well kitted out.
The tv is very handy bbc 1 and sky news 26 inch picture.
We allways request a room facing the gardens which we allways get.
The pool is fantastic plus plenty of sunbeds which are allways available.
The pool bar does english beakfast and food to 5pm. Prices not to bad.
In recieption there is all so a bar.
Big supamarket 5 min walk with a cafe in.
Even though all the bars are on your door step it is very quiet once in your apartment.
It is only a 10 minute walk to the sea front where the tavernas and harbour is.
Staff are great and very obliging.
Looking forward to going back 2008
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" HE HAVE JUST CAME BACK FROM OUR... "
Submitted By: Mrs Pam King
HE HAVE JUST CAME BACK FROM OUR HOLIDAYS. tHE HOTEL WAS GREAT. THE STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND THE ROOMS WERE TIDY AND CLEAN. EVERYONE WAS REALLY HELPFUL. WE WILL DEFENATELY RETURN THERE AGAIN.
SOME PLACES TO RECOMMEND ARE THE ZOROS PUB AND GEORGE AND DRAGON BAR THEY SELL DRINKS FOR VERY REASONABLE PRICES AND THE OWNERS ARE SO NICE.
FOR EATING YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE WINDMILL RESTAURANT IS ONLY A FEW METERS AWAY FROM THE HOTEL. THEY HAVE SET MENUS WITH 3 COURSE DINNER FOR A VERY GOOD PRICE. THE FOOD IS LOVELY AND THE OWNER IS SO FRIENDLY.RESTAURANT WAS RECOMMEND BY SUNDAY TIMES AND SKY T.V. THEIR MEZE IS EXCELLENT BUT COULDN'T FINISH IT THEY WERE SO MANY THINGS TO EAT. THE FOOD IS PERFECT. WE ALSO WENT TO CORAL BAY. ATE IN PALM GROVE AND SIENNA. YOU MUST TRY ALL OF THEM.
YOU CAN GO TO THE HARBOUR SEE THE CASTLE THE MOSAICS ODEON AND SARANTA COLONES. DON'T EAT AT THE RESTAURANTS THERE. FOOD DOESN'T WORTH.
HAD GREAT HOLLIDAYS.
SOME PLACES TO RECOMMEND ARE THE ZOROS PUB AND GEORGE AND DRAGON BAR THEY SELL DRINKS FOR VERY REASONABLE PRICES AND THE OWNERS ARE SO NICE.
FOR EATING YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE WINDMILL RESTAURANT IS ONLY A FEW METERS AWAY FROM THE HOTEL. THEY HAVE SET MENUS WITH 3 COURSE DINNER FOR A VERY GOOD PRICE. THE FOOD IS LOVELY AND THE OWNER IS SO FRIENDLY.RESTAURANT WAS RECOMMEND BY SUNDAY TIMES AND SKY T.V. THEIR MEZE IS EXCELLENT BUT COULDN'T FINISH IT THEY WERE SO MANY THINGS TO EAT. THE FOOD IS PERFECT. WE ALSO WENT TO CORAL BAY. ATE IN PALM GROVE AND SIENNA. YOU MUST TRY ALL OF THEM.
YOU CAN GO TO THE HARBOUR SEE THE CASTLE THE MOSAICS ODEON AND SARANTA COLONES. DON'T EAT AT THE RESTAURANTS THERE. FOOD DOESN'T WORTH.
HAD GREAT HOLLIDAYS.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Manos
" Roll on this coming June,
We... "
Roll on this coming June,
We have so far spent the last 14 years visiting Pafos, and I think that for 6-7 of them we've stayed at the Sofianna apts...the rooms are always very clean and airy, and the air con is very efficient, in fact after walking around in the scorching sunshine all day, it's like entering a fridge when you get back to your room.
I must agree with other people's reviews when they say how quiet Sofianna is, you would never guess that there is so much activity going on just around the corner.
Regarding the local restaurants, the best one quality, and price wise is directly opposite the Sofianna and is called the Palermo...the staff are the best that we've ever encountered, and the food is wonderful...a little further afield there is the Mandra Taverna, a little pricey, but there again the quality is first rate...their Garlic Mushrooms are the best in Cyprus!.. at the other end of the street from the George and Dragon you will find the Othello Taverna, well worth a visit...I cannot praise the places that I have mentioned too highly, and would recommend them to anyone, there again, what can I say more about the Cypriot people other than, wonderful!!!!
As I said to begin with, roll on June!
G.C.Walker...
We have so far spent the last 14 years visiting Pafos, and I think that for 6-7 of them we've stayed at the Sofianna apts...the rooms are always very clean and airy, and the air con is very efficient, in fact after walking around in the scorching sunshine all day, it's like entering a fridge when you get back to your room.
I must agree with other people's reviews when they say how quiet Sofianna is, you would never guess that there is so much activity going on just around the corner.
Regarding the local restaurants, the best one quality, and price wise is directly opposite the Sofianna and is called the Palermo...the staff are the best that we've ever encountered, and the food is wonderful...a little further afield there is the Mandra Taverna, a little pricey, but there again the quality is first rate...their Garlic Mushrooms are the best in Cyprus!.. at the other end of the street from the George and Dragon you will find the Othello Taverna, well worth a visit...I cannot praise the places that I have mentioned too highly, and would recommend them to anyone, there again, what can I say more about the Cypriot people other than, wonderful!!!!
As I said to begin with, roll on June!
G.C.Walker...
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
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Advice: try it you will really like it
Activities: captains veiw and