Where to eat?
For all those booked up on self-catering!
Now im quite a fussy eater thats why when i booked up on a self-catering holiday i felt quite nervous about what i could eat and the types of food available. Once i arrived i found that not only were there restaurants almost everywhere, the food was magnificent, with so many options. No matter which self-catering apartment you stay in, you will find a mini supermarket just meters away.
There is a very large supermarket located near the Harbour, over the road from Debenhams! Complete with bakery, fresh fruit and seafood, there was all the products you would find in Asda or Morrisons. Our local supermarket was ideal for essentials, even the morning newspaper which was a godsend (meant i could follow the football news, much to my girlfriends delight!).
Having stayed in apartments at both ends of Paphos, we visited many restaurants and snack bars. Each offered a fantasticaly varied menu. Cyprus is big on its seafood and meats, no matter which part of the Island you visit. I've been told that all major european holiday destinations are the same, restaurants everywhere you look. Paphos was no different, we were spoilt for choice. Still, we found a couple of places to eat which we revisited a number of times because the service and food was exceptional.
Sisyfos, a rooftop restaurant on the Tomb of the Kings road was out favourite place to eat. Fully air conditioned, the service was brilliant and the food delicious. The dessert trolley was always a highlight with all your favourite treats on offer.
On that very same road we came across a KFC and Pizza Hut, both came in very handy during our stay. I would recommend you try a new place every night though as each restaurant adds its own little touch to your experiences.
Be sure to indulge yourself with a sunday lunch in one of the many pubs. Grab some fish and chips then head down to the local beach to watch the sunset.
The Harbour is an ideal place to grab a light snack (i was addicted to ham and cheese toasties) during the day before taking in the local attractions. During the night the place looks gorgeous all lit up. Some of the panoramic views you can get from rooftop restaurants such as 'Captains View' are brilliant and really make your meal much more special.
Many restaurants also offer light entertainment and dancing while you eat. 'Rendezvous' restaurant (located in the triangle on the map) offered traditional dancing 2 nights a week. On occasions (if your not eating at the time) you will be asked to join them to provide the entertainment to other diners.
If your after a traditional pub meal to go with your pint of Keo (Islands popular lager) then try O'Neils near the Tomb of the Kings. Just down the road there is the highly popular Australian themed back 'Outback' with its very own giant bird cage. I enjoyed the Prince of Wales pub, mostly for its family atmosphere and entertainment (quiz night & kareoke).
