Currently, thanks to the tourism industry, the attractiveness of Cyprus is growing , where world-famous resorts are located: Ayia Napa, Paphos, Larnaca, Limassol, Protaras. Statistics show growing tourist flows to the legendary island. The developed modern infrastructure of the local municipal beaches and their well-groomed facilities are universally recognized in the world. Many of the European-style beaches here are marked with the Blue Flag of the European Union.
Ayia Napa resort, where the Kkaras Hotel 2 * hotel is located, the subject of this article, is the universally recognized European youth and club center. The resort infrastructure of Ayia Napa is quite new and modern: in fact, the transformation of the fishing village into a resort began in the 80s. The picturesque bays of the resort town, the transparent wine-colored sea, magnificent beaches and, of course, clubs and bars attract youth, turning it into a competitor to the Spanish resort of Ibiza in terms of attracting party people. The fact that even the young Cypriots themselves prefer to relax in Ayia Napa speaks about the benefits of choosing this particular resort by tourists.
Hotel location
The small and economical hotel complex Kkaras Hotel Apts 2 * (Cyprus, Ayia Napa) is located in the very center of the resort, in the Famagusta area. It consists of 2 buildings. Its location is almost perfect. Those wishing to get into the famous club quarter of the city just have to do a five-minute journey. Moreover, this very small remoteness helps the hotel guests to relax at night, not to the accompaniment of the sound equipment of numerous discos and clubs.
Transfer from Larnaca Airport takes approximately 20 minutes. Arriving tourists are populated immediately upon arrival. Opposite the hotel there is an inexpensive supermarket, and it is very convenient for household shopping.
Small hotel in Cyprus
44 comfortable guest rooms are offered to tourists by the compact Kkaras Hotel 2 * hotel (Cyprus). The reviews of those who rested in it testify to their good budget vacation and service, guaranteeing the optimal price / quality ratio. The cost of the tour with hotel accommodation ranges from 71 thousand rubles in the high season to 52 thousand rubles. - low.
Near it there is a convenient transport (bus) interchange. In walking distance - markets, fruit shops, restaurants.
The buildings of the two-story Kkaras Hotel 2 * exterior from the side of the street correspond to the traditional canons of closed architecture for Cyprus: a massive rectangular outline, thick walls, windows protected by thick vertical bars. According to their design, hotel buildings form on the back side a cozy courtyard with an obvious dominant - a swimming pool.
Near the adult pool there is a hotel bar, as well as a small children's "paddling pool". The hotel courtyard is lined with a terrace, landscaped with palm trees that give shade, it has sun loungers and beach umbrellas.
The owner of the hotel is welcoming, and the staff is hardworking, well-trained and pleasant in communication.
Climatic features
Tourists and guests of Cyprus are also traditionally interested in the issue of the climate features of their chosen resort. After all, acquiring a tour to the Kkaras Hotel 2 * hotel (Ayia Napa), his guest, of course, also hopes for the weather that contributes to a good beach vacation. For Cyprus, the high tourist season lasts from May to September. Its peak occurs in the summer months, when the average air temperature is 33 0 C, and the sea 27 0 C. With the beginning of September, the weather becomes unstable, which causes a decline in the holiday season. During this period, both the average air temperature and the average water temperature are approximately 24 0 . You can swim in the Cypriot resorts until the beginning of October. The sea has not cooled yet and maintains a temperature of 22 0 , and the air still heats up to 21 0 . This period: from early September to early October is the velvet season for Cyprus.
Fans of excursions prefer to buy March and April tours. The sea has not yet warmed up at this time, but it is already possible to sunbathe. At this time, hotels with pools where water is heated are preferred.
Service and Facilities
Kkaras Hotel 2 * conquers with its safety, homeliness, it provides its guests with an expanded range of services, characteristic of "deuces". If a tourist wants not to spend too much on accommodation in Ayia Napa - this hotel is for him. As it should be according to the classification, this is a budget hotel with compact rooms, the ability to spend the night and have breakfast. However, the hotel (and this is a three-star service) has a restaurant, a bar; his rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone. In addition, the hotel complex under consideration has a swimming pool (and this is already characteristic of a four-star business class).
Also at the Kkaras Hotel 2 * there is a car parking, Internet is available throughout its territory. Thus, the services and services of the hotel in question exceed the declared two-star level.
However, there will always be novice tourists who find fault with the staff of the “two” - “three” due to the lack of a hairdryer, minibar, safe, and an expanded set of toiletries in the room. Such uncompromising holidaymakers should clarify that all these listed services are the competence of the Quartet and the Five.
Rooms
Standard budget comfort characterizes the economy rooms Kkaras Hotel 2 * (Ayia Napa). Guest reviews, however, note the quality, quality factor of the economy level proposed by him. Good repair of white walls and ceiling, pastel cream tiles on the floor. Properly selected accents of lighting.
In the rooms there are euro windows with access to the loggia. That, in turn, is furnished with a standard plastic set of a round white table and two ergonomic chairs.
There is no furniture broken or out of the general context; it corresponds to the general minimalist style. And a small double-winged wardrobe, and beds, and bedside tables - all made in a single headset. Their size and layout are in harmony with the volume of guest rooms. Stylishly matched original bedding.
Kkaras Hotel 2 * bathroom: the entire area of the walls and floor are tiled with modern square tiles, on the walls it is mainly white, and on the floor - the color of coffee with milk. At the height of human growth, there is a small horizontal window for ventilation. In one fairly spacious bathroom, the toilet, washbasin and bathtub are combined. A mirror hangs above the washbasin.
Attention: there are facts of theft
Reviews of hotel guests, unfortunately, record certain facts of theft in the closed hotel rooms of the first floor they left. Unfortunately, the handle of the balcony door is easy to open. Her castle is desirable to strengthen. But it’s more reliable, of course, to use the safe at the reception (the price for using the safe is 5 €, the deposit is 10 €).
At the second level, this shameful phenomenon was not observed, therefore it is advisable to choose a room there for your stay.
Beach vacation
The distance from Kkaras Hotel 2 * (Ayia Napa) to the sandy beach belonging to this hotel is 600 meters. The beach is comfortable and provided with sun loungers and umbrellas. White sand and glorious wine-colored, viewed to a great depth, of water. Smooth beach sunset. Almost always the sea is calm. It is always nice to swim in the sea of fresh milk temperature.
The main youth beach of the resort is Nissi Beach. There is a bustling club life around the clock. Tourists feel more measured on the beaches of “Grecian Bay”, “Lanta”, “Makronisos”.
Well, in the evening, in the sunset light, the beaches become orange for a while.
Nutrition
A tourist pays for daily breakfasts when buying a tour at Kkaras Hotel 2 *. Reviews about them are adequate to the budget level of service. Simple, nutritious products that are present on the daily menu of most tourists: sandwiches with cheese and ham, boiled egg, butter, tomatoes, jam, tea, coffee. It is enough to have breakfast in front of the beach or a guided tour.
Eateries and Ayia Napa Cafés on their menus contain everyday savory dishes. The main components in them are fish and meat. In these same establishments, a lot of delicious fast food is sold. On average, lunch costs a tourist 8 -15 €.
Excursions
Guides from travel agencies traditionally offer guests of Kkaras Hotel 2 * (Ayia Napa) the most varied excursions in Cyprus:
- a trip to the shrines of Cyprus (including the Kykkosu Monastery), located in the Troodos Mountains;
- excursion to Mount Olympus;
- cruises from Cyprus to Jerusalem;
- Visit to Ayia Napa Monastery
- excursion to the rock tombs of Makronissos;
- visit to the great monastery of Maheras;
- lake near Larnaca airport (in winter there are a lot of flamingos).
Leisure
Tourists of Ayia Napa beaches can enjoy a variety of water activities and sports: riding a boat on an inflatable banana, cheesecake, surfing, jet skiing, catamarans, parachuting for a boat.
Most Ayia Napa clubs light up until 4 in the morning. Positive youth companies come here to chat, relax, dance, get to know each other. All this action takes place in a special setting, swayed by the waves of club music and heated by cocktails. Here they rule the DJs, some of the best in the world. Perhaps this is the secret of the superpopularity of Ayia Napa that her clubs are special and have their own face:
- The Castle - house style music in the interior of a medieval knight's castle;
- Crazy Frog - the best team of charismatic animators in Ayia Napa; groovy, exciting dances;
- Starskys Club - themed mega-parties with the latest lighting effects;
- Red Square Bar - Russian club;
- Car Wash - one of the coolest clubs with a heavy-duty air conditioning coming down, spraying soap and water;
- Ice Club - foam parties, popcorn scattering.
Tourists Kkaras Hotel 2 * to actively explore the excursion sites of Cyprus often rent a car. Economy car rental price 20-30 € per day. Cheaper than in Ayia Napa, you can rent a car directly at Larnaca Airport. Paid parking charges a fee of 0.5 € per hour. At hotels parking is free.
Souvenirs from Cyprus
Turning to the advice of guests of the Kkaras Hotel 2 * (Cyprus), you can decide on local souvenirs that reflect the traditions and spirit of this ancient and amazing island.
The following souvenirs should be taken home from Cyprus:
- Lefkaria rectangular lace - products of crazy laboriousness, one of the symbols of Cyprus. They are made in the famous village of Lefkara, as if sealed with a single thread, without knots, with large loops and small jumpers.
- Clay jugs, coffee sets, amphoras. It is believed that the best potters of the island live in the village of Paralimni.
- In a special way, wicker baskets from the village of Liopetri, woven in a special way, can decorate the kitchen.
Conclusion
The small resort Kkaras Hotel 2 * (Cyprus, Ayia Napa) is good for a budget holiday. He was chosen by guests from Western Europe and willingly offer their customers various travel agencies. In the high season, a tour should be bought 3-4 months before the departure date.
He is able to become a reference point in gaining unforgettable impressions of club life, excursions and beach holidays. It is characterized by a concise and comfortable atmosphere, the friendliness of the staff. Families with children feel good in this cozy hotel. Travelers also like to stay here.