Первый раз на Кипре First time in Cyprus

The Grand Resort is 15 km from Limassol, so we were second on the way from the airport. We arrived in 40 minutes.
1. The hotel somehow reminded me of our beloved Amara in Kemer: one building, a small area. But the service is worse. We didn’t particularly find fault, but we noticed some moments, because there is something to compare with. Upon arrival there were no bathrobes in the room. They told the guide - they brought it. They weren't cleaned very carefully. Linen and towels were changed regularly. But strange: in a double room in the bathroom there were 1 pc. shampoo, conditioner, etc. I see this for the first time. And one more thing: the maid literally a day later did not close the balcony door with a latch, and since we had a first floor, we did not like it. TV antediluvian. Russian channel - one. The safe was locked with a key, so you had to carry it along with the door card.
2. The beach at the hotel is narrow. Mostly sun loungers on the grass under the trees. True, by September the grass had already dried up in many places.

The shade from the palm trees moves and the sunbeds must be moved after the sun. There were always enough sun loungers: not by the sea, but by the pool.
The bottom is sandy and very flat. Ideal place for swimming with small children. The water is always clear, even when there were waves. It's just that the sand is dense and doesn't rise much.
There is a photo in the hotel brochure showing a volleyball net stretched across the beach. But this is pure deception, because the width of the beach is small and it is impossible for us to play.
3. We took only breakfast. Then they regretted that they did not take half board, because it was possible to change dinner for lunch and back. And do this every day. We liked the breakfasts. I will not list the menu, but you could always choose.
We went to the grocery store for food and water. There is one in front of the hotel. It works without a license, we didn't like it. To the left of the hotel there are two more shops, so-so, mediocre.
But if you go further to the left (10 minutes from the hotel), then on the opposite side there is a Market Express store. Everything's there. And you need to know that there are two floors (one even lower). Works from 7 am to 11 pm.
We went to dinner at the Aurora restaurant. It is necessary to go from the hotel to the right, without crossing the road. The owner and waiters of the restaurant are Russian-speaking. Delicious food, large portions.
4. Bus number 30 runs to Limassol every 15-20 minutes. The stop is to the left of the hotel on the same side (left-hand traffic). If you want to go to Paphos, Larnaca, you can use the Travel Express service. These are taxis. We ordered through reception. It turns out much cheaper than a regular taxi, and at the same time more convenient.
5. We went on only one excursion - to the Kykksky monastery. Most of the time was spent on the road. But they were satisfied.
My friend, who lives in Paphos, said that all the slopes of the mountains, which are now bare, immediately turn green after the first rains (they will begin in November). And in February-March there is generally beauty, everything blooms ...

6. There is no animation like in Turkey, but nevertheless, during the day there were sometimes some events in the pool, in the evening every day there was live music, dancers and a magician performed. Some day there is an outdoor screening of new films with popcorn.

Bottom line: at first we didn’t really like Cyprus. And after the tour, after a trip to a friend in Paphos (they showed us around the city), somehow it got better. New places are always interesting to see. We left sadly, it was still good there!

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