For political reasons, European resorts in the Mediterranean are becoming more attractive to tourists. More and more vacationers to the question “Where to go?”, Answer: “To Greece!” This article is devoted to one of the options for such a holiday.
Briefly about rest in Paphos
The city of Paphos is the ancient capital of the Greek island of Cyprus (now this status is assigned to the only major city of the island, Nicossia). This island, since the XVIII century, is one of the classic European resorts. The status of the resort is associated with ancient legend and history. (Cyprus is famous for the legend of the birth of the beauty goddess Aphrodite, the apostle Paul preached here and the famous philosopher Cicero lived.) And, perhaps, that is why the name of the adjective “pathos” appeared in many languages. If we add to the above the enchanting beauty of some of the most picturesque beaches in the world and the European level of resort business, we will get a brief description of the charms of Paphos.
Here, on the enchanting beauty of the Mediterranean coast, are built not only marble villas of millionaires, reminiscent of the estates of the Roman patricians, but also a chain of hotels. Among the latter, there are also quite budget ones, providing a decent and comfortable stay.
Hotel location
The aparthotel considered by us was built in 2001 in the second line of the coast of the city of Paphos. Paphos Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 *, at the Royal Tombs Highway 17. A complete reconstruction of the hotel complex was made in 2013. Most vacationers arrive here from an airport located nearby, at a distance of 8 km. Transfer from there to the hotel will take some 8 - 10 minutes by car or 15 - 20 - by bus.
The location of the hotel is very good. Around it are many small restaurants, bars, closer to the promenade are youth clubs, discos. At 300 meters from the hotel complex there is a comfortable Kefalos beach, at the same distance - a city park, 400 meters - a church near the Column of St. Paul.
In addition, the hotel complex is a convenient platform for various excursions, beach holidays. Paphos is a city interesting for tourists not only as a resort. The area where the hotel under consideration was built in the city has been called the "lower city" (Kato - Paphos) for centuries. Kato Paphos is attractive for tourists to the picturesque promenade, as well as the archaeological park located in it (several dozen ruins of ancient and medieval buildings are located in a relatively small area).
About the hotel and its infrastructure
The hotel complex Paphos Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * is remembered by its guests for its thoughtful design and comfort. Ergonomic snow-white two- and three-story hotel buildings with loggias and housing, consisting of standardized homogeneous, fairly spacious apartments. Living not in a “classic” room, but as close as possible to an apartment familiar to most people (with a kitchen, etc.) is now gaining popularity. In "Princess Vera", according to the reviews of its guests, it is really comfortable to relax.
On its compact, but comfortable and well-maintained territory, there is a terrace for relaxation with swimming pools for adults and for children. The pool terrace is equipped with parasols and sun loungers. In addition to swimming pools, a whole infrastructure functions to improve the health of vacationers: a steam bath, a sauna, a jacuzzi, a gym, a playground.
Of course, Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * has a generally accepted hotel service: 24-hour reception, daily housekeeping with regular changes of bed linen and towels. For tourists' cars, parking is equipped here. Tourists who have rested at the hotel leave their room at 12 00 , and new arrivals move in at 14 00 .
The food is provided by the hotel restaurant. It is bivariate: half board or only breakfast. The diet does not save on meat and fish dishes, on fruits. The portions are large.
Rooms
Three types of apartments are offered to their guests by the Cypriot three-star hotel Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 *. Their reviews testify to the convenience and comfort of the service they offer:
- Standard Studio 22 m 2 ;
- Superior studio (improved) 25 m 2 ;
- living room apartment 35 m 2 .
The Princesses Vera apartments are well renovated and budget furnished. Beds, tables, cabinets are made of economical materials in the style of "minimalism", they are worn out and modern.
White predominates in the color scheme of the apartments (ceramic floor tiles, wallpaper or solidly plastered walls, door and window blocks).
Bathroom plumbing is also inexpensive, but of high quality. In addition to the washbasin, the light-tiled bathroom has a shower and a traditional rectangular bathtub, which is familiar to everyone. However, in apartments with a living room, the bathroom is equipped with a shower. As you can see, nothing special, However, all the plumbing, judging by the reviews, works at Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * reliably and properly, and cold and hot water are supplied around the clock.
The apartments have a comfortable and fairly spacious loggia, as well as a kitchen area. They are equipped with air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, electric kettle, hairdryer, safe.
Beach vacation
Leaving the hotel, after only five minutes of walking, guests of the Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * (Paphos) are on the beach. Reviews about the rest by the sea of the hotel guests specify some details. The nearby beach is municipal. The entrance to the water is gentle, smooth, well suited for bathing children. The water is very clear, with a pleasant emerald hue. The sand is white, clean (they clean it twice a day).
Locker rooms, showers, toilets are equipped. Rescuers are on duty at the beach, vacationers are forbidden to swim in the storm and even drag out troublemakers from the water. Staying on it is paid. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available on it in sufficient quantities. There is a bar on the beach with soft and low alcohol drinks and snacks.
On the beaches of Paphos, there are schools and diving courses, numerous attractions. Paid sea flights to secluded islands with wonderful beaches are regular.
Excursions
Guests of the hotel complex have the opportunity to buy excursions directly at the reception. However, at first they enjoy the contemplation of nearby attractions. As already mentioned, the Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * hotel is located several hundred meters from the so-called archaeological park, accessible and unique.
The interest of tourists is caused by the antique, dating back to the 3rd century BC, Royal Tombs, burials carved directly in the rock and equipped by the ancient in antique style (with columns, mosaics, etc.). Interesting objects revered by Christians are the catacombs of St. Solomon. , amphitheater Odeon, Basilica Panaya - Limeniotissa. Mosaics are quite well preserved in the ruins of ancient Roman buildings, the most interesting of them - with hunting scenes - can be seen on the remains of an ancient palace dedicated to Dionysus. Also of interest are the remains of buildings called the Housing of Theseus and the Housing of Aeon.
However, hotel guests, like most visitors to Cyprus, consider it their duty to visit the legendary birthplace of the goddess of love Aphrodite at the coastal cliffs of Petra tou Romiou.
Well, for families with children, excursions to water parks and to the Paphos aquarium are successful.
Shopping
The most popular shopping in Paphos is the Kings Avenue Mall and CityShop shopping malls, which have the largest assortment of local shopping enterprises, as well as a department store.
Judging by the reviews, shopping the most profitable for guests of Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * (with minimal costs) is to buy leather goods from the Cypriot brands Orphanides and Freedom. Regarding branded goods, the attention of hotel guests was attracted by branded boutiques of the brands Calvin Klein, Clinique, Diese, Triumph.
Conclusion
The Cypriot Princessa Vera Hotel Apts 3 * hotel provides its guests with a good budget vacation. Hotel guests themselves rate the service they provide as “four-star,” that is, a level higher than the status of the hotel. The nearby sandy and pebble beaches are awarded the Blue Flag.
The apartments where they live are comfortable. The location of the hotel complex is convenient for a beach holiday, and for excursions, and for shopping, and just for walking. All of the above is within walking distance. Guests respond positively to hotel food.