Cyprus is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Russians. This island, like the other, Crete, is associated with legends and myths. According to legend, it was here, in the azure waters of the Mediterranean, that the divine Aphrodite was born, therefore this paradise is often called the island of Love. And thanks to this, newlyweds like to come here - to celebrate their honeymoon. By the way, in recent years, tours including the organization of wedding ceremonies have become popular. Their cost is 1500-1700 US dollars for a married couple. And these services are provided without exception by all the resorts of Cyprus: Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaca, Paphos, Limassol, etc. Another reason to visit Cyprus is christening. There are many Christian churches and monasteries that are several centuries old.
Island of love
Cyprus is a truly fertile place to relax. Of all the days in the year 300 are sunny. The beach season lasts quite a long time: from the end of April to the end of October. However, even in the low season, Cyprus does not lose its attractiveness for tourists. Indeed, during this period you can spend time here, visit historical sites (the cost of excursions is about $ 70), have fun in numerous clubs, discos, bars, etc. Given this, many hotels in Cyprus are open throughout the year. They have heating systems and heated indoor pools. For example, the Macronissos Village Club Hotel, located in Ayia Napa, has been hosting tourists from all over the world for twelve months. And there are a lot of such hotels.
Ayia Napa Resort. Features of rest
Ayia Napa is located in the eastern part of Cyprus, near Cape Greco. Its name is of Venetian origin. The city is so named after the eponymous ancient Christian monastery built in the XIV century. Today it is located in the very center. As a resort, this city began to develop since the 70s of the last century. Ayia Napa's coastal area attracts with its golden sandy beaches with well-developed infrastructure. There are many opportunities to do water sports (skiing, surfing, diving, snorkeling, yachting, etc.). For those tourists who are going on vacation and bought tours to Cyprus, the prices seem sky-high, however, once they are there, they understand that it was worth it and that you can find the ideal price-quality ratio here. For example, the daily cost of living at the Macronissos Village Hotel is about 2700 rubles.
What is interesting about this town?
Ayia Napa resort is especially attractive for young people, because there are many places where you can have a noisy and fun time. In the very center of the city there is a street of clubs - there are several dozen of them. In each of them an interesting and incendiary show program is held, foam and other theme parties are organized. Sometimes dances move smoothly to the street or the beach, depending on where the club is located. But the children and adults of Ayia Napa amusement rides will appreciate the huge and state-of-the-art amusement park. It is located on a hill and, thanks to the original lighting, at night it looks simply fantastic. Another attraction of the town is the pirate ship “Black Pearl” by Jack Sparrow. Everyone can take a voyage on it and chat with the "pirates". In a word, if you buy a tour to one of Ayia Napa hotels, for example, Macronissos Village 3 *, you can visit the numerous clubs and bars every night, as well as other entertainments that the city abounds in. In principle, for a 7-10-day vacation you can go around the whole town, because it is small and compact. Those who are afraid to get lost in the town of Ayia Napa, a map of hotels that can be bought at any kiosk, will come in handy.
How to get to the resort?
From Russian major cities there are regular and charter (in high season) flights to some cities in Cyprus. To come to the aforementioned resort, it is best to fly to Larnaca, and from there you can drive to Ayia Napa in 40-45 minutes by spending about 60 euros. By the way, you can rent a car in advance, and then upon arrival find it in the parking lot at the airport. The cost of rent per day is from 30 euros, depending on the brand of car. There is also another option - to pay for the transfer when buying a tour package, and then the travel agency-organizer will take care of your delivery to the hotel.
Trip to Cyprus: tours, prices, service
As already mentioned, this paradise Greek island located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Turkey and Syria attracts millions of travelers from all over the world every year. It never loses its relevance as a tourist destination, because it is considered not only as a beach resort, but also as a place with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Regardless of which resort in Cyprus to choose a tour, the rest will be truly interesting and exciting. As for the cost of living in hotels and services, they can not be called cheap. Even budget hotels cannot boast of low prices. A weekly tour to a 2 or 3-star hotel will cost from 20,000 rubles, no less. But even in them tourists will receive a high level of service.
General Description of the Makronissos Village Hotel
This hotel complex is located 500 meters from the beach. Despite the fact that in the advertising materials it is indicated as a hotel, in fact it is not. This is a mini-village, consisting of comfortable bungalows, made in a special Mediterranean style. They are located next to a walk alley and numerous taverns, restaurants and cafes. However, the complex has its own institutions of this kind. Weekly, Macronissos Village 3 * hosts traditional Cypriot nights with national dishes. The territory of the complex, which is literally surrounded by greenery, is equipped with everything necessary for an ideal holiday. For children there is a water park, for fans of sports entertainment - tennis courts, horse riding fields, a swimming pool and much more. The biggest advantage of these apartments is the magnificent view from the window, and it is not so important where the windows look: at the garden, the surroundings, the pool or the sea.
Number of rooms
Macronissos Village (Ayia Napa / Cyprus), as already noted, is a hotel complex that consists of several dozen bungalows. In some of them there is only one room, in others there are several. In total, the hotel has about 110 rooms of various categories. All of them are perfect for family holidays, as they have all the necessary conditions for this. For example, they have a kitchenette with a fridge and stovetop, as well as a tea / coffee maker. Let's look at what types of rooms exist in this hotel complex:
- Studio In them, the recreation area is separated from the living room only visually. These rooms are located on the second floor of the building, have a well-equipped bathroom with a shower or bath. They can accommodate from two to three people.
- One bedroom apartment. They consist of two separate rooms: a living room and a bedroom, also have a balcony or terrace. The bathroom is the same as in the previous version. This room can accommodate up to 4 people.
- One bedroom bungalow. These rooms are of two types: with two single beds or one double. They also have a kitchenette, a magnificent bathroom and a terrace or patio.
Room Service
Despite the fact that the hotel is a 3-star, cleaning is done daily, but linen and towels are changed every other day. The rooms, regardless of category, have a telephone and radio, a plasma TV with satellite channels, Internet, a safe and a minibar (for a fee), an iron and a hairdryer (on request). All rooms are equipped with air conditioning (individual), but for a fee. Another service is available for people who cannot tolerate tobacco smoke - non-smoking rooms are provided.
Nutrition
The kitchen of the Macronissos Village 3 * hotel serves tourists on the systems "all inclusive", "full board (FB)", "half board (HB)" and "breakfast only" (BB). For tourists four times a day in the main restaurant of the complex a buffet is served, which consists of international and Mediterranean dishes. In bars during meals, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) of local origin are provided to tourists free of charge. For children, the restaurant has a children's menu. Kids are also provided with special comfortable chairs. In addition to the main hours of food in the hotel's snack bar, you can eat various snacks from 10 am to noon and from 14.30 to 5 pm.
Infrastructure
At the Macronissos Village 3 * hotel complex there is parking (free of charge) and car rental (minimum car rental per day - 30 euros), laundry and dry cleaning (fee), business services (printer, fax, photocopy, e-mail etc.), a foreign exchange office, shops (grocery and souvenir), an Internet cafe, a first-aid post, a beauty salon, a massage room and a sauna, etc.
Entertainment and sports
As already noted, the hotel is located 500 meters from the beach. However, for those who want to relax by the water, without going beyond the hotel complex, there is a rather large swimming pool with jacuzzi compartments. Near it there is also a children's pool with a slide. Around this artificial pond are sun loungers and umbrellas, there is a bulbar. For fans of sports entertainment, the complex has table tennis, darts, a fitness club, a basketball court, futsal, etc. But other entertainment includes animation, live music in the evenings, a TV room, computer games, etc. etc. For young holidaymakers, Macronissos Village (Cyprus) provides the following services: a club, a games room and a playground, a children's disco, etc. To help parents who wish to spend time outside the hotel and wish to leave their children under supervision, professional nannies (paid).
Beach
Unfortunately, the hotel does not have its own beach, so tourists have to use the nearest municipal beach (400-500 m). Admission is free, however sun loungers and umbrellas are provided for vacationers for a fee. Water activities are also paid. But everyone can play beach volleyball. By the way, tourists can use other beaches at their discretion, just in order not to get lost, they need to buy a special brochure for vacationers in the town of Ayia Napa. The map that is available in it will show where and on what you can go from any part of the village.
Guest reviews
Many tourists, before heading to a particular hotel, begin to study not the brochures, but the reviews of former vacationers. And this is somewhat correct. After all, here you can find objective information. However, do not forget about the moment of subjectivity. Nevertheless, the reviews about Macronissos Village Club, which are available on various portals, are mostly positive. Of course, the hotel does not claim to be elite, but the level of service here is quite high. Tourists speak very warmly about the cooks and all the hotel staff. Hospitality and friendliness are the most characteristic features of Cypriots. There are practically no complaints about the level of service. In a word, at this hotel each of the tourists will meet the ideal price-quality ratio, and what more could you ask for?