Weekend Away

I have the impression that since Christmas, time has just flown by. The second school term has just come to an end and then it's Easter before you know it.  It was a long and difficult term with hardly any breaks requiring long working hours in my effort to improve my students' performance as exams are just around the corner. For Alkis, it was also a very busy time of year at work as he had scheduled various business trips all around Europe apart from running one of the finest hotels on the island. As a result of our busy schedules, we haven't spent much time together since practically New Year's Day! So, it was high time we got away somewhere nice and quiet and romantic. I had been looking forward to this weekend away for weeks. I rescheduled my Saturday classes and took the day off on Saturday .  After a stormy and rainy March, April greeted us with clear blue skies and the temperature rising to 25*C! . The ideal weather for a weekend getaway in spring. Our destination : Latsi fishing port situated at about 3 km from Polis Chrysochous.

 

Polis Chrysochous is a small town at the north-west end of the island of Cyprus, at the centre of Chrysochous Bay, and on the edge of the Akamas peninsula nature reserve. It is a quiet tourist resort, at about 165 km from Larnaca. Apart from tourism, the inhabitants' income is supplemented by agriculture and fishing. Polis is served by the fishing port of Latsi—a pole of attraction all  year round and reputed for its fish taverns, its sea-sport facilities and boat rides up to Akamas- a must for all Polis visitors. I only wish we had the time to go on one of these boat trips. It's years we haven't been on one! Some other time surely.  However, the great advantage of Polis is its close vicinity to beautiful Akamas peninsula, a nature reserve area destined to become a National Park,with its renowned Baths of Aphrodite. Α walk along its nature trails accompanied by the panoramic view of the bay of Polis is a unique experience. Unfortunateley the Baths of Aphrodite were closed this morning when we went to visit! Bad luck!

 

After a short coffee break at Stroubi village we headed northwest to Latsi port where we had lunch at Porto Latsi - red mullet, red snapper and calamari from the fisherman's basket. Then we went to the hotel - Anassa (meaning breath in Greek)  - a breath of fresh air, discrete luxury and tranquility. We took some photos, enjoyed the brethtaking view from the spacious balcony of our room, had a short nap and then had dinner at Helios Restaurant - it was , indeed, an ode to the palate!

After a huge breakfast this morning, we set off to Larnaca. On our way, we stopped at Pahos harbour for double espressos and frappe (iced greek coffee) and then Alkis drove through to Larnaca ...or almost! On the way, he had a bright idea! Have lunch at Ladas Fish Taverna situated between Mazotos and Zygi - just about 20 km from Larnaca! Then we went for a walk on the beach and by 5 pm we were back home.

Workwise, the week ahead is going to be hectic for me. It's the last week of term and time for second term reports. I need to double check, proof read and / or make changes. Then fill them in. This means that from Monday to Friday, I'll be working from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm. As a result, I won't have much time online to reply to comments or visit your blogs. But I promise that I'll make it up for you during my Easter Break starting on Saturday 11.

Comments

[lakisioannoui.blogspot.com]

Sounds like you had the time of your life, sugar. And you largely deserve it. I love Polis and Latsi port - despite their touristy character nowadays- years ago there were only fishermen there - but they still preserve the absolute peace of nature and maybe the most transparent , crystal clear sea in the meditarranean.

[Walid]

Habebti.
I am very sory to write late we didn't have internet connection for the last three days. Most areas in Lebanon.Till now we can't do any thing where password needed.
I am really Glad for what you wrote here axplaining every thing by ditales and the picture helps as always.I wish you a Happy birthday maney of them to come full of Love and Good Health .Happiness may all your wishes come true.God Bless.

[sophia-a-sophia.blogspot.com]

i am so glad to see you had such a great weekend. sounds like the perfect getaway. very cool and ...refreshing photos. the beach at latsi looks so inviting. we are going away for a few days in greece during the easter weekend. can't wait!

[Laura]

Hi Anastasia. Thank you very much for the info and the lovely photos. You must have had a great time. As for the food, it looks like a painting you wouldn't dare to spoil! I suppose it was delicious. Have a great week ahead. Take care

[christina-1977.livejournal.com]

You are right, Aanastasia mou. Time flies. There are so many things I need to do before easter but I am in my lazy moods these days. That fish taverna looks very much like one I often go to in Vouliagmeni. I am a big fish lover and like small romantic tavernas by the sea, fresh fish and ouzaki! Kalh sou evdomada kai kalh dynamh. Filakia

[Haruko]

Anastasia you are so lucky to be able to travel often. Thank you for sharing these beutifull photos and the information on the places you visited. I am glad to see that you had a great time. Dont worry if you can;t be online this week. Just take care and have A WONDERFUL WEEK. oH!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY by the way

[Alexia M]

That beach looks gorgeous! I'll definitely visit the area next time I visit Cyprus. Must be more quiet over there. Many thanks for the info and for the great photos. I have already started to think of a short holiday somewhere in Greece. Glad you escaped from routine and enjoyed your self.

[Andy]

Quality time is what matters most. I'm sure you both enjoyed your weekend away and the quality time spent together. Love the beach on the photo.

[Lucy]

I didn't know it was your birthday! Just seen it in the comments. Belated happy birthday my dear friend - wishing you always the very best in life. It's been ages I haven't been to Polis - a lot must have changed I suppose.

[stefanie-cy.blogspot.com]

I know that you and Alkis both work very hard and you deseve to spend some time away. I am glad to see you had such a great birthday weekend. I am also very busy at work these days - it's pretty hectic. So I haven't been around much. Have a great afternoon and many thanks for sharing these lovely photos.

[summer]

lovely pics ms anastasia. your breakfast is so yummy.. hmmm i always get hungry everytime i visit ur page lol..

but guess what? my favorite photo for today is the one with you sitting on your bed :D you look so cool and lovely!

thanks for sharing once again. mwahhhh!

[Karolina]

Belated happy birthday, Anastasia mou and thanks for filling in my birthday.com list. What a great way to spend a birthday - away from routine and everyday problems. That beach photo is stunning! I think I could sit for hours there just looking at the sea.

[Jeff]

It's amazing how much I've learned from you all this time we've known each other online. You have a unique way to communicate info, feelings. thoughts or impressions. It felt like being there with you .