Cyprus is both a beautiful island in the Mediterranean and a separate, independent state. This place must be visited by every tourist, and preferably more than once, because in Cyprus there are two main, completely different and very worthy tourist centers, which are located on opposite ends of the island.
Today we will take a closer look at the hotel in the Ayia Napa area - Artemis Hotel Apartments 3(Protaras). What can you expect from a three-star hotel in the Mediterranean and what should a tourist on a small budget prepare for?
Eastern part of Cyprus
In the east of the republic there is a large tourist center of the island. Its main city is Ayia Napa - a resort town, which is famous all over the world for its beautiful golden sandy beaches. The beaches of the eastern part of the island received the EU award (Blue Flag) for the development of infrastructure, cleanliness and compliance with standards in all indicators of the evaluation commission.
Ayia Napa is considered a youth, party place. There is a huge amount of entertainmentfor every taste:
- water sports: diving, windsurfing, water skiing, parachuting and banana boating, etc.;
- shops, souvenir shops, boutiques;
- various restaurants;
- all kinds of bars;
- active nightlife;
- riding scooters and ATVs;
- luna park;
- Parko Paliatso amusement park;
- Water World;
- and even a pirate ship in the middle of the bay - the Black Pearl.
The main attractions of the area are:
- Nissi Beach and other beaches along the coast;
- Cape Greco - the most beautiful place on the island;
- Cavo Greco National Park;
- port;
- Cape of lovers;
- grottoes and sea caves;
- pirate caves;
- central church;
- Venetian monastery;
- Ayia Napa Monastery;
- lighthouse;
- Church of Saint George in Paralimni;
- Lake Paralimni;
- museum of the sea - Thalassa;
- the ruins of Makronisos;
- monument of Peace;
- Animal park "Argonaftis" in the village of Akhna and much more.
Tourists come to this area of Cyprus more than once, and they always have something to see and where else to visit.
Protaras
Very close, eight kilometers from the noisy Ayia Napa, is a quiet and cozy resort village of Protaras. This is one of the best places in Cyprus for a relaxing family or secluded vacation. The nearby village of Paralimni is famous for its pristine beaches and white sand.and the beaches of Protaras itself are no worse than in Ayia Napa. For example, in Fig Tree Bay, not far from the Artemis Hotel Apartments (3 stars, Protaras, Cyprus), there is one of the longest and most beautiful beaches in Cyprus. This is a free city beach with a developed infrastructure and a variety of entertainment. Toilets, showers, rental of sun loungers and umbrellas, volleyball and other entertainment and numerous taverns for every taste make the beach the center of the resort village.
At the top of the rock is the symbol of Protaras - the Church of the Prophet Elijah, which is visible from almost every corner of the village. Day and night (when a beautiful backlight is lit) you can watch this beautiful landscape from the rooms of the Artemis Hotel Apartments 3. Protaras is truly proud of this complex.
Overview of Artemis Hotel Apartments 3, Cyprus, Protaras
Small, cozy and inexpensive hotel is located on the third line from the Mediterranean coast, in the center of the village of Protaras. It offers guests their own kitchen (breakfasts, lunches and dinners on request; you can also purchase a package without meals), a bar, an entertainment area with slot machines, an adult swimming pool with a section for children, a spacious relaxation area near the reception, a private sauna, a massage room, tennis court and modern, well-equipped gym.
Rooms at Artemis Hotel Apartments 3 (Protaras)
Standard hotel room consists of two rooms and a shared bathroom. The first room is walk-through. It is equipped with a kitchennecessary for cooking appliances, accessories and utensils, a small dining area, a spacious closet like a hallway, a modest sofa, a couch and a TV. From this room you can get to the balcony, where you can dry things or just sit and relax (there is a small table and a couple of chairs on the balcony).
Also from the main room you can get to the bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom is small and has individual air conditioning. From the furniture there is everything you need: bedside tables, a chair, a chest of drawers, a mirror and a double bed. The rooms are decorated in a single Mediterranean style, the interior is modest and concise. The bathroom is quite spacious, all plumbing is relatively new, although the interior is generally ordinary.
Kitchen corner
About Artemis Hotel Apartments 3(Cyprus, Protaras) reviews are mostly positive. You can begin to consider them with a description of the kitchen. Its presence in every room is the main highlight of the hotel. Everyone knows how expensive it is to eat in the Eurozone countries. In addition, despite the abundance of restaurants and cafes, the food may not be to everyone's taste and is not at all suitable for feeding young children. Therefore, a room with a kitchen for a modest tourist is always a great choice.
Artemis Hotel Apartments 3 (Protaras) - this is the hotel that will not disappoint the practical person. The kitchen has absolutely everything you need:
- cutlery;
- pots;
- pans;
- accessories and dishwashing detergent;
- kettle;
- plate;
- oven - microwave;
- refrigerator;
- cups, plates, salad bowls, wine glasses and more.
Even if something is missing in the kitchen, at the reception you can ask for everything you need. There is simply no need to bring anything with you from home.
Location
Artemis Hotel Apartments 3 (Protaras) is located relatively far from the sea. Many consider this a plus, as you can go to different beaches and choose the best one for yourself.
If, after leaving the hotel, turn left and follow the sign to go down a little, you will find yourself on a beautiful and comfortable beach in Fig Tree Bay - Sunrise Beach. This is probably one of the best beaches on the east coast. It is here that families with children prefer to relax. The standard road to it will take about fifteen minutes at a leisurely pace. But you can slightly reduce the travel time to the beach if you turn off the main road and go to the sea through the field. In the sweltering heat, this will come in handy.
If you turn right after leaving the hotel and then go down, you will find yourself on a whole beach line of various five-star hotels. In Cyprus, there is no ban on visiting beaches belonging to the territory of other people's hotels, so you cando not be afraid and walk freely along the Mediterranean coastline.
View from the room
For lovers of a beautiful view from the windows, it is advisable to take care of booking a room in advance. You can purchase a special room Aqua Sol Artemis Hotel Apartments 3. Protaras will be in front of you at a glance. The hotel is located in such a way that only half of the rooms have a really good view of the pool and a small edge of blue water on the horizon. In the other half of the rooms, the windows overlook the road. True, in the evening they offer a gorgeous view of the church on the mountain, which is very beautifully illuminated.
Lovers of the pool view should also think about it, because several times a week for hotel guests in the pool bar there are live music concerts or other types of entertainment programs. If you like silence or plan to sleep in during your vacation, try to choose a room away from the stage.
Reviews
Artemis Hotel Apartments 3(Protaras) guest reviews characterize as a neat, clean, modest and inexpensive place to stay in Cyprus. Most tourists, choosing a budget hotel, are ready for a certain distance from the beach and some inconvenience during check-in. But many people talk about the advantages of the location, developed infrastructure, the ability to quickly get to the sights of the eastern part of the island and polite staff.
Cons include:
- almost complete lack of understanding of the Russian language, even onreception;
- poor-quality double-glazed windows, because of which the noise of the bar or the road interferes with sleep in the evenings (depending on the location of the room);
- remoteness from the airport - 67 km (however, for some it's a lot, but for someone it's not enough);
- rare public transport to the airport;
- Paid network access plus poor Wi-Fi signal;
- distance from the beach (10-15 minutes walk).
Pros:
- proximity to Ayia Napa;
- clean and beautiful pool;
- kitchen in the room;
- good conditioner;
- free private parking;
- complete security;
- good gym;
- having so many beautiful beaches around;
- large selection of shops and restaurants nearby for all tastes.
Rating
This hotel is mostly inhabited by foreigners (British), very few Russians. Nevertheless, Artemis Hotel Apartments (Cyprus, Protaras) has already earned a high rating among Russian tour operators. Experts believe that it fully complies with its declared three stars according to all evaluation criteria. Judge for yourself: according to data at the end of 2016 on TripAdvisor, it ranks 46th out of 67 hotels in Protaras. Tourist reviews of the Tophotels site rate it 4.1 points out of 5, and Booking visitors - 6.9 points out of 10.
For relatively little money (by European standards), tourists get good food from the hotel, spacious and clean rooms, a wonderful pool and recreation areas, the opportunity to eatindependently, without leaving their rooms, and complete freedom of movement. After all, the small territory of the hotel always encourages tourists to get out of it and see something interesting. And Cyprus just belongs to those countries where there is always something to do.
