First Time in Lapta (bit of info needed)

Denise1980


Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:23

Hi all, this will be our first time in Lapta we are staying out our friends apartment (Lemon Groves) from Sunday 2nd August for a week, just wondering if people can give us a bit of info on where to go in the evenings bars/restaurants (and are they in walking distance or would we need to drive/get taxi?). And also where is the best beach to spend a day where we can get food/drink.



Any other info would be great



Many Thanks

Denise xxxx

AnthonySmith


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:44

There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Lapta, and nearby Alsancak or Karsiyaka. Arguably a hire car would be best, but there are dolmus minibuses that you can catch.

Best beach? I'm afraid there are no "best" anythings anywhere in the world, but I like the public beach at Kervansaray. Alternatively, Silver Rocks in Lapta, Scruples in Lapta and Park Lane in Alsancak, to name just venues I've been to, are worthy a day by the pool with good food and beautiful surroundings.

Eating wise, I like Kervan Pizza Garden for reasonable food, a great location to watch the sunset. Otherwise, Cafe Fastfood in Alsancak is pretty good.

This is just an opinion based on my experience. There are many other good venues out there.

Denise1980


Joined: 31/07/2009
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:56

Hi Anthony, thank you very much for all the info its has been very helpful. We have got a car for the week so we will get out and about in it most evenings but then for a couple we will probably walk to the Lapta Strip which a few people have mentioned.



Thanks again for the info

Denise xxx

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 14:19

hi denise



similar experiences im sure .....alsancak opposit fast food cafe is cenap (best meze but dont eat for 2 days before lol) . archmenya reasonable food , sevenor at alsancak ,guidos italian bistro ,but on lapta strip i like waterside at celebrity hotel .



beaches can be your own opinion on quiet or busy i suppose ....like golden beach (6mile ) barcode disco or deniz kizi hotel ......escape beach club ,busy shallow bathing,clean and not bad food .....silver rocks as above ,or for a ten minute drive try horshoe bay ,nice and quiet and great food .



have a good time and enjoy



kav

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 16:19

Denise

If you want a "better" Italian or European meal - why not try Guido's in Alsancak near the lady statue on the main road.



If you want Turkish Cypriot then you might want to try a number of restaurants the one that always used to be top of the value quality list was Niazi's in Kyrenia (near the Dome hotel) and some would recomend Cenap in the middle of Alsancak too.

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 16:47

Jessics on the main road is a good place to eat and meet. and they have a snooker table. Good expats watering hole, next to celebtity.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 00:08

Lapida Hotel in Lapta, very reasonable for their food, and they do lovely turkish food as well.



Thought Guildo's little expensive, The Waterfront is good and Rosies do a good 'Voppa' dish, which is B.Q sardines, gorrrrrrgous,

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 07:30

Rosie's beach is also very nice. It's small, shallow water and very safe for children or weak swimmers like myself. As mentioned before the food is good and there is also another cafe next door which is equally good.

Happy holidays.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 12:06

Rosies on the beach is ex as you say as you can sit in the cafe bit and watch the kids down below playing in the sand and swimming, and they dont charge extortunate prices for the sun beds, if you eat or drink there I think even these could be free, not sure, so just go and enjoy.

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 15:31

Where in Lapta can I buy a Ironing Board ? and no you cant bring your washing round

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 16:18

Happyfeet,

If you take the 1st Lapta cut of go past the Chateau lambousha (spelling) 1st T junction turn left go past the POLIS station and somewhere round about there is a small shop on the right that sells everything you can think of.

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 17:16

Thank you Nurseawful most helpful !!