Karpaz for a weekend

charlotte55


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 20:37

Could anyone recommend where to stay for a weekend here please ( only if you have visited recently please!)

Thanks

Charlotte

KentGirl


Joined: 09/11/2008
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 21:04

Hi Charlotte



I can recommend villa carparis in Dipkarpaz. Rooms are lovely and food is fab if you decide to eat there (especially the lamb chops - need to order in advance.)



I think the web address is http://www.villacarparis.com



We have stayed there twice now, last time was at the end of October, but are planning a visit again very soon



Regards



Jo

rdsteve


Joined: 01/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 21:07

Balchi Plaza 0090 392 374 5075 http://www.balciplaza.co.uk

Hasan make you very welcome and not expensive. Booked again for Sept



Steve

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
14/04/2010 22:23

Hi Charlotte



The Balchi is one of the local to us places. We spend a bit of time there and can certainly recommend it.



For others see http://www.karpazinfo.net

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 00:45

Balci Plaza is on the beach and an extremely large piece of land (something like 100 donums), and Villa Carparis is in Dipkarpaz and a bit further on from Balci, and more inland.

Depends on what you want.

Villa Carparis is newer than Balci, and the accommodation is slightly more luxurious than Balci, but no self catering facilities.



Villa Lembos is almost next door to Villa Carparis and is very similar, although the accommodation is slightly different.



Or if you want to get away from it all under the pine trees, then Pine View at Bjuyukonuk in wooden chalets of 1 to 3 bedrooms. One can self cater, but it is B & B in the restaurant which used to be the old school. Something like 40 euros a night. Cheaper than Balci, but of course a heck of a long way to the sea, but it is at Buyukkonuk which is the flag ship for ecotourism.



There are more places,

So, it is a question of what you want and what you want to pay. Both are about the same price, but obviously offer differen

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 00:59

Hi Charlotte if I were you I wouldn't bother wit Karpas...The Almond Holiday Village in Alsancak is with out doubt the BEST place to stay in Cyprus.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 01:21

Blackbird - yes, Almonds is lovely, but the Karpaz is a completely different experience.

smooth


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 04:43

Yes I think Blackbird missed the point! Seems he needs to venture further than Alsancak to experience what is the best part of Cyprus.



Charlotte, I cannot reccommend places to stay as I live in Bogaz and do not stay in hotels in vsits to Karpaz, But take the route via Tatlisu and Kaplica and try and visit Kantara Castle and of course the lovely Bogaz Harbour. You will need to take the road via Kaleburnu to get to St Andreas monastry as the road through to Dipkarpaz is still being repaired.



Be prepared to pay a bit more for food etc at the beach restaurants, captive market etc, but do try Bumbles Beestro in Bogaz on you way through, great food and friendly atmosphere and good prices.



You will love the area, I am sure!



PS there is a buzz going around that Bogaz is best!

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 05:59

Club Malibu is very nice the beach is wonderful

Mertbalin



Joined: 09/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 08:55

i was at goldenbeach last week, stayed for 2 nights at http://www.burhansgoldenbeach.com/



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kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 09:08

if its total relaxation for me its the

http://www.oasishotelkarpas.com/22242.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*



booked for july .



lots of places to stay up there from beech huts ,camp site style etc small hotels



the oasis has 6 or so rooms ,and there is nothing around for mile or 2 other than the beach ,the sea and wild flowers.



kav

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 09:12

Whats the journey like from Esentepe.Is it off road country,

Paul.

charlotte55


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 11:04

Hi Guys

Thank you so much for all your help!! and all the info ...... how nice of you all....... I will be going in 2 weeks and I am contacting the places you have said........ so much to choose from!!!!! I know its going to be great.



Charlotte

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 11:09

Stayed for the Millenium dawning right at the tip of the Karpaz with group of folk

in stone houses with no windows (not cold even on 31st Dec) and one man served

evening meal and breakfast. Lovely memory. We celebrated most of night at most

Easterly part of Europe and watched the dawn rise on the new millenium. Lovely day

and some of the British girls swam in the turquoise sea (oh, and one German man had

a quick dip!) Have also stayed at a small hotel called Blue Sea Lagoon, or something?

leapylee


Joined: 21/03/2010
Posts: 83

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 12:28

We have stayed at Balchi Plaza and Oasis which was wonderfully peaceful. However, I would suggest Balchi Plaza for the less adventurous maybe? Have a great weekend whichever you choose charlotte55. I'm sure you will.

Marisa


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 545

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 12:51

Oasis - is my favourite beach !

briggus


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
15/04/2010 23:32

NITOVIKLA Garden Hotel - newish hotel nice gardens and food - Kumyali



Balchi Plaza and Oasis both good too as Tom says look at Karpaz info he has poulled together a lot of info about the Karpaz area

smooth


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
16/04/2010 08:53

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Paul



Can I take it from your question you have never visited the Karpaz area?



Anyway, not off road at all unless you want to explore some fantastic beaches on the south karpaz coast. Roads are tarmac all the way to St Andrea monastry, we have electricity too

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
16/04/2010 11:49

Just as a matter of interest, if I was up at the Karpaz and wanted a room for the night would I be lucky or are they usually full.