Address

PONTOU STREET, Cavo Greco, Famagusta, Cyprus

Accommodation & Outdoor Amenities

This stunning Villa with its contemporary colours and modern furnishings and beautifully designed garden with outside dining furniture and portable BBQ creates a comfortable place to relax.

The modern open-plan interior comprises a comfortable Lounge/Dining area and a Kitchen which has an extensive range of Miele appliances and utensils for those who enjoy home cooking.

On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms, The Master bedroom has a balcony with sea view.  Bedroom 2 has two single beds, one of which can extend to become a second double bed. Bedroom 3 is situated on the ground floor and has a single bed with a separate walk-in Shower Room. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes as well as air-conditioning and Ceiling Fans.

The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower.

Interior Facilities
Air-conditioning and ceiling fans are in all bedrooms - at no extra charge
The Ground Floor Bedroom and separate Shower Room is suitable for elderly guests/maid/nanny
The Kitchen is extensively equipped for those who enjoy home cooking
WIFI access available - at no extra charge
For your entertainment pleasure there is a Flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player, board games and reading material.

Local Amenities and Activities

FAMAGUSTA

Famagusta's history dates back to the Neolithic times-10,000 years of civilization are all around the Artisan Resort. The Maritime supremacy of the Western nations during the Crusaders made Famagusta the first safe destination of the traders coming from the crusader coastline of present-day Israel. Fortified appropriately and with the overall east-facing crenulated coastlines being protected from the prevailing westerly’s, Famagusta grew in importance over centuries. The local people are a mix of nationalities; the village of Frenaros was set up by Mameluks, during their raids circa 1,400 AD. Ayia Napa (The Holy Forest) was a Latin outpost, surrounded by forest. Paralimni-half a day away on foot from Famagusta and its precious harbour, housed the Franks and Jews who were evicted from Famagusta when the latter came under the control of the Ottomans in 1571. Names like Abraham, Isaac, Solomon, Giovanni and others hail from there. Famagusta itself was an international trade and finance hub, its genes including Italian, French, Jewish, Arab blood. After the fall of Acre, approximately 80 years past the fall of Jerusalem to Saladin, the Franks and their Arab allies moved to Famagusta. I, the Architect/Owner of the Artisan Resort hail from Famagusta and have found the area to be a source of endless fascination. Places of history and the best beaches in the Eastern Mediterranean-caused by the Reef Limestone formation unique to the area literally abound; we would be very happy to suggest places for you to visit.

Protaras / Cape Greko area

PROTARAS

With its beautiful sandy beaches Protaras has grown into one of the most popular family holiday resorts in Cyprus. Much is known about it-we prefer to describe the things that you are less likely to know about regarding the area. Fig Tree Bay has a clear turquoise sea and fine golden sand, this beach understandably appeals to both visitors and locals alike. By day Protaras is a beach resort but comes alive after dark and offers a wide range of friendly restaurants, cosy tavernas, bars with live entertainment and shopping opportunities to suit the whole family.

KONNOS BAY

Konnos Bay, Blue Flag, is closest to the Artisan Resort than any other property in the area. Surrounded by the protected coastline of the National Park it is a pristine and complete destination for the whole day, with full facilities. Konnos Bay is believed to have been the ancient roman city state of Lefkolla. The city possessed a small safe harbour where the Athenian Demetrius Poliorketes in the year 306 B.C. sought refuge, lying in wait for Ptolemeos, one of the successors of Alexander the Great.

CAPE GRECO

The magnificent beauty of Che mountain sea cliffs combined with the indigenous flora of Cape Greco is impressive. Annuals and perennials, bulbs and tuberous, assure almost year round flowers and lovely aromas. Varieties of Colchicum, Narcissus, and others also enrich the beauty of the area. Also unique are the seashore plant communities with mainly summer flowering species doing very well despite the salinity of the soil, the aridity and the high temperatures of the summer. Some of these species are Limonious sinuatum and Limonioum deifolium, Crithmum maritimum and the rare endemic Taraxacum aphrogenes, growing exclusively in Cyprus. Cut away into ten-metre sea - cliffs are caves which nature has adorned with palatial trimmings. Benches allow the opportunity to rest and gaze down into crystal clear waters. Excavations in 1992 revealed evidence that this site was one of the earliest Neolithic settlements on the island

“PALACES” CAVES

One of the most intriguing landmarks of Agia Napa is known as the Palaces. Situated between Kermia Beach and Cape Greco, the Palaces are actually an original rock formation which, over the time, has been miraculously sculpted by the waves of the sea. It is not an architectural work, as may, on initial sight be perceived. A spectacular sight where swimmers dive off the rocks into the crystal clear waters, the Palaces can only be reached by boat.

UNDERWATER CAPE GRECO

Most people do not know that the Cape Greco National Park is half under water. Without strong sea currents, and with abundant wrecks and marine caves the area is a scuba diver's paradise. The sea temperatures, which range from about I6C in winter to about 28C in summer, forms a thermo cline at a depth of 20-30 metres.

The presence of a thermo cline has significant effects on the vertical distribution of marine life. The richest areas in terms of quality and variety of life are below the depth of the thermo cline during the summer. To the underwater visitor the bottom fauna in the shallow waters of Cape Greco may initially seem somewhat disappointing but one quickly discovers the many hidden sea creatures, which are indigenous to the area. Many bury themselves in the sand like several species of sand urchin and starfish, the Souris and the occasional spectacular Flying Gurnard. In the shallow rocky areas the common fish are Peacock and Rainbow Wrasses. Two-banded Bream (Haradjida), blennies, gobies and small parrotfish. Near rocks small groups of bearded Red Mullets (barpouni) stir up the sand for tiny shrimp. Deeper down the Pasidonia meadows provide a characteristic Mediterranean seascape. In these sometimes extensive meadows, fish fife is rich and varied including small wrasses, bream, sea perches, groupers and the odd Bullnose Ray.

CLIMATE

Cyprus has the warmest climate (and warmest winters) in the Mediterranean part of the European Union. The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C (75 °F) during the day and 14 °C (57 °F) at night. Generally – summer's/holiday season lasts about 8 months, begins in April with average temperatures of 21–23 °C (70–73 °F) during the day and 11–13 °C (52–55 °F) at night, ends in November with average temperatures of 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) during the day and 12–14 °C (54–57 °F) at night, although also in remaining 4 months temperatures sometimes exceeds 20 °C (68 °F)!

Nearby Attractions:

Cape Greco National Park

Konnos Bay Beach
Fig Treee Bay and Protaras Beaches
Nature Trails
Water Sports
Cycle Paths
Ayia Napa Water Park
Bars and Restaurants
Horse Riding

Check in / Check out times

CHECK IN: 16:00

CHECK OUT: 10:00

Airports / Sea Ports / Other Transport

Larnaca Airport 67km
Konnos Bay 850meters
Bar/Rest 150meters
Limassol 120km
Protaras 3km
Ayia Napa 6km
Bus Stop 500mtr
Motorway 800meters
Sea 130meters

Driving directions (from airport or sea port)

DIRECTIONS FROM LARNACA AIRPORT

Exit from Airport immediately onto the roundabout and turn right. Go straight over the next roundabout onto the A2 motorway (two lanes) signposted to Larnaca and Lefkosia (Nicosia). After a few kilometres the road will split: keep right for the A3 and signs to Agia Napa. After about 55km the motorway will end at a roundabout above Agia Napa. Turn right at the roundabout (second exit) and proceed down the hill and over the speed bumps towards Agia Napa. At the next roundabout take the second exit signposted to Protaras and Cape Greko (Cavo Greko). After 7km you will see a brown sign indicating a right turn for Cape Greko you will also be heading for Protaras the exact location will be provided when you have booked.

www.bing.com click on Map type in Cyprus then ask for directions to Cape Greco, if you prefer you can travel on the B roads.

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