In the evening they liked to walk very much, because they took a ticket only with breakfast. By the way, about breakfast. The choice is excellent - the hotel offers two options - the main restaurant offers a more Europeanized cuisine (starting from cutting fresh vegetables, yogurts, muesli and cereal, eggs in various variations to puddings and souffles, dried fruits and jams. I generally keep quiet about pancakes - because of them I brought a couple of extra pounds)), also in a nearby restaurant, the emphasis is on Mediterranean “Greek” cuisine - there is a larger selection of cheeses, olives and snacks, and the restaurant itself is smaller. Who likes what. Pleasantly pleased with the fruit in the room on the occasion of the settlement and coffee and tea set. The rooms are equipped more than for a comfortable life - hair dryer, iron, ironing board, scales (! ), bathrobe / slippers - everything is there. They clean every day, update bathroom accessories, which is very pleasing. About sore wi-fi.
We were lucky - during our vacation they did the replacement of equipment - so it was free, but as the reception staff said, in the near future it will be provided on a paid basis.
In general, the hotel makes a very pleasant impression - unobtrusive music, friendly staff and not so often heard Russian speech. So boldly, I recommend it to those who want a quiet and comfortable place where it's nice to come back!
And yet, for those who are not in the know, there are no private beaches in Cyprus. Generally. Therefore, after the lawn of the hotel ends, the municipal beach begins. A neat, in our case, sandy and sometimes a little pebble beach, with a comfortable descent into the water. Sunbeds, however, and
umbrellas for extra fee - 2.5 euros each item. We changed our place every day - today at the pool, tomorrow at the sea.
In general, rested just wonderful! We plan to go again next season!
First of all, the hotel is very beautiful. Precisely beautiful: a large green area, neat paths and buildings. It looks like it was designed with love.
Secondly, the entry into the sea is pebbly and stone. The nearest sandy beach is located about a kilometer from here. You can't go barefoot, you need slippers. This should be kept in mind for tourists with children.
Thirdly, the food in the hotel is very cool! Even breakfasts are varied, there is no talk about dinners! In the morning, pastries, fruits, of course, eggs, but even red fish! Champagne in the morning was also a pleasant surprise.
Fourthly, a spacious room with everything you need: several Russian TV channels, a hairdryer, a refrigerator, an adequate bathroom without surprises, but with a set of small things such as a razor, shampoos and gels, cotton buds, etc. They even provide bathrobes and slippers. Cleaning daily.
Rest were satisfied.
The food at the hotel is varied and tasty. We paid for breakfast and dinner (this is the most convenient option, because dinners do not differ in a wide variety of dishes). 2 times a week, the organizers arrange dinners by the pool, when you can try zivania (grape vodka) and a variety of grilled dishes (meat, vegetables). At this time, national Cypriot (or Greek? ) music is played, and by the end of the evening - dancing. A lot of fruits - watermelons, melons, grapes of 2-3 types, pineapples, oranges and grapefruits, peaches, apples, pears, plums. There were no bananas, it was not yet the season. In general, very hearty and delicious breakfasts and dinners, it is impossible to stay hungry.
As for the beach: the most important thing about this hotel is the free umbrellas and sunbeds. And there was enough space for almost everyone. There are 3 options for relaxing on the beach during the day: by the pool, on the grass under palm trees and just on the sand (there are umbrellas and sun loungers everywhere). The pool is mostly rested by the British and others. They come to take places from 6 to 7 in the morning. I don’t know what attracts them there, but breathing bleach from the pool all day long is what kind of health you need to have? Here on the grass or on the sand, overlooking the sea - this is paradise! It's cooler on the grass, because it is watered every evening, and even the shade from palm trees and umbrellas - you can relax all day without fear of getting burned. And the sun is evil there from 12 to 16 days, this time is better spent in the shade, no "thirty" saves, especially in the first days of being there. Places on the grass can be taken from 7 to 8. I came at 7.00 to a previously chosen place, threw beach towels and a book there, then you can go to have breakfast. But swimming in the sea there is not very convenient. The entrance from the shore is rocky, huge stones. There is a pontoon from which you can go down to the sea and swim. Those who came to the sea, and not to the pool with bleach, swam here. For those who swim well, no problem. And I need a bottom under my feet, preferably sandy. But still, she swam in the sea. The water is warm and clean. If it were not for the constant waves, there would be no price for such a sea.
Nothing to say about animation. All entertainment is in English. There were performances and games. If you speak English well, then you can participate. In the evenings, my daughter and I walked along the street, along the seashore. Not far from the hotel there are a lot of various taverns, cafes, you will not be bored. You can sit at the bar in the hotel, "live" music every evening.
In general, the rest left the best impressions. I would love to come back to Athena beach again. A week has already passed since the day of returning from vacation, and it seems that somewhere far away there is a warm, sweet, cozy corner and that he is waiting for me to visit again....
If you are interested in any details about the hotel, write to me, I will be happy to answer