Holidays in Cyprus, the third largest island in the Mediterranean, are popular with Russians today. Even in the winter months, when the temperature here does not drop below fifteen degrees, numerous tourists come here. It's amazing, but on this hot island in January you can … ski at an altitude of two thousand meters. After all, just an hour's drive from Nicosia is Troodos - a natural reserve, completely planted with cool cedar forests.
Many beaches in Cyprus have been awarded the Blue Flag by the European Union for infrastructure and environmental friendliness. The best places for a seaside holiday, according to experts, are Ayia Napa and Protaras, although almost all resorts on this island are great for families.
Hotels
There are a lot of places in Cyprus where tourists can stay - for every budget and taste. For example, in Protaras - a tourist area located in the southeast of the island, which, according to many Russians, is a real idyllic resort, there is an opportunity to choose a carefreespending time in one of the luxury hotels or one of the economical three-star hotels, conducive to a quiet vacation.
Here there are sandy golden beaches, tiny bays set off by cozy rocks, a sea in the brilliance of the morning sun, which slowly rises above the horizon, as if emerging from crystal clear water … And among the poetic landscapes, numerous hotels offering tourists a vacation for every taste. It is here that Vangelis Hotel Apartments Apts is located, reviews of which are mostly positive.
General information
The hotel, located in the resort of Protaras, on the shores of Fig Tree Bay, not far from the Cavo Greco forest park, is often chosen by Russians for vacations. The distance from it to the international airport is fifty-five kilometers. The center of Protaras is only ten kilometers away. For convenience, a free shuttle departs from the hotel daily.
The four-star Vangelis Hotel Apartments is located near the village of Paralimni, which has preserved the charm of a typical local way of life, there are many taverns and restaurants. Here tourists are offered folklore shows, as well as dishes from incredibly delicious Cypriot cuisine.
Prices
The exact cost of staying at the hotel depends on the period of stay in it. On average, in the high season, Russians will have to pay for apartments from five and a half thousand rubles per night. The cost of the tour as a whole is influenced by several factors at once, including the time of booking, the availability of a charterflight and hotel occupancy.
Prices for vouchers purchased in advance from travel agencies differ significantly from those that tourists purchase immediately before vacation.
Infrastructure
Vangelis Hotel Apartments (Cyprus) has a small, but equipped territory. Lawns, paths, signposts, many flowers and fruit trees - all this contributes to a comfortable stay in this aparthotel.
The infrastructure includes a guarded parking lot. It is not required to reserve it in advance. On the ground floor of the main building there are ATMs, a currency exchange office, and a laundry room. Internet connection is free in all public areas.
At the registration desk, guests are served around the clock, so those who arrive earlier than the specified time do not have to wait long. Here you can rent a car or a bicycle, which is important for those who prefer to explore the surroundings on their own. And for those who rely on the knowledge of a guide, a tour desk will come in handy. The hotel does not have conference rooms or meeting rooms. This is a place where people come to relax, including from work.
Housing stock
Vangelis Hotel Apartments 4 (Cyprus) offers its customers 166 spacious and comfortable rooms. Each with a balcony overlooking the sea or the garden on site.
The apartment, which is convenient for living with small children, is divided into a sleeping area, a living room and a dining area. Each of them has a manually controlled air conditioner, a safe and a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a microwave. A baby cot and an extra bed can be provided upon request. The kitchenette is fully equipped. There is also a toaster and stovetop.
The rooms are decorated in soothing colors. Bedspreads and curtains are chosen to match the renovation. The floor is carpeted. The furniture installed in the apartments is wooden. There are blinds on the windows. The balconies in front of the rooms are furnished with plastic chairs and tables.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are lined with non-slip ceramic tiles. There is a shower cabin, hair dryer. All hygiene items are updated daily. The maids also change towels with the same frequency.
Food
Vangelis Hotel Apartments offers its guests two types of service: half board and all inclusive. The main restaurant is located in a separate building located in the center of the territory of this aparthotel. Guests will be given a meal schedule upon check-in.
In general, according to many Russians, the food in Cyprus is very tasty. And Vangelis Hotel Apartments is no exception. Meals are offered buffet style.
Breakfasts include muesli, eggs cooked in all varieties, yogurt, fried bacon, cheese, sausages, croissants, ham, jam, canned fruit and delicious buns made right in the restaurant's kitchen.
Those tourists who choose the typemeals "half board", they come to the restaurant for dinner. In the afternoon, they can buy something to eat at the excellent Lidl supermarket located in the next street, as well as visit one of the nearby cafes or taverns.
For kids
Those who come to Vangelis Hotel Apartments 4 with small children may not worry at all how their children will feel here. The hotel provides an additional friendly service - a real find for parents who want to go somewhere without children. Teacher-trained professionals take control of children.
Little guests feel at ease here, as the atmosphere in the apartment resembles home. They also have their own pool and playground.
Beach
Judging by the opinions of the Russians, the coast has left only positive memories for many. The beach, only one hundred and fifty meters away from the Vangelis Hotel Apartments, is very clean and well equipped. It is also valued for its velvety sand, which is not so fine that a suspension appears in the water.
The sea in Fig Tree Bay is clean and almost transparent. And thanks to the gently sloping entrance, the beach is also great for children.
Entertainment
Many tourists cannot imagine their vacation without doing sports and everything related to an active lifestyle. In the apart-hotel Vangelis Hotel Apartments, such guests will not be boredhave to. There is a beach volleyball net, tables for tennis and darts. Many people prefer to spend time by the pool. There is a bar where all-inclusive guests do not have to pay for snacks and local drinks.
In one of the buildings there is a gym equipped with the necessary exercise equipment, a jacuzzi and a sauna, a small indoor pool and a massage parlour. In the mornings, you can do water aerobics by the pool. At Vangelis Hotel Apartments, guests are never bored. There is great animation here, including for children.
Impressions
Vangelis Hotel Apartments, reviews of Russians about their stay in which are very helpful to all those who are just going to book rooms in it, is considered a hotel with very affordable prices, which is relevant for many today. At the same time, the low cost does not affect the quality of the services offered. The hotel is really good. Of course, there is no luxury and chic of five-star hotels, but everything you need for a normal holiday is offered.
According to many Russians, food at the hotel is a solid "four". The apartments also received the same rating.
Some even claim that the hotel could have been awarded all five stars. At the same time, there are reviews in which vacationers express dissatisfaction with the work of the staff, in particular the girls working at the reception desk, who do not speak Russian. In addition, there are comments about the work of the maids, who do not always clean in good faith and bring not very goodwashed towels.
Local cuisine occupies a special place in the reviews of tourists. Drinks and meals are offered in large quantities and of high quality. The guests especially liked moussaka and kleftiko, as well as the fact that the menu always has three or four types of meat and a lot of fruits, including watermelons.
Many tourists are happy with excursions, especially donkey safaris and BBQ lunch at a real Greek farm. In general, there are many positive reviews about the rest at Vangelis Hotel Apartments, although there are certainly some shortcomings.
