Time Out in Protaras

Saturday was the last day of classes before the Greek Easter break. Most private language schools here break up  during the Easter weekend only, which is next week, but I feel that after a long term and exams coming up soon, we all need a break. I'll be back to school on April 23rd after what I think is a well-deserved holiday for both my students and myself.  Soon after classes yesterday, Alkis picked me up and spent the night in Protaras located at about 50 km from Larnaca. As always, we stayed at The Golden Coast Hotel which has been my favourite hotel in the area for years.

 

We had lunch at Christos Fish Tavern in Ayia Napa while enjoying the great sunny weather as much as we could.  It seems that we're in for stormy days next week!  In the evening, we had dinner with some very good friends of ours at one of Ayia Napa's greatest Italian restaurants - De Medici. I had proscuitto  with strawberries, pear salad and grated parmesan for starters and tagliatelle with salmon and a divine pink sauce for main course. Unfortunately, there was no room for dessert! 

Today, after breakfast at the the Golden Coast terrace facing the sea, we went back to Larnaca and did most of our Easter shopping.

Comments

[Tipper]

Love the beautiful photos! And I'm so glad you're getting to enjoy a lovely Easter break : )

[Faith]

Your photos always make me yearn to visit Cyprus and see its beauty first hand. I am glad you have a long break. I am so exhausted after working only 2 wks, I wish I had a long break also however in less than 45 days we will be on summer break here. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Cyprus and I pray one day I get the chance to see it personally with my dearly loved "sister". Enjoy your break!!!

[Alexia M]

Nice to see you had a wonderful time out to begin your Easter break. I love your photos!!! Can I ask for permission again to use them on my brochures? With a link to your blog, of course.

[Lakis Ioannou]

I can't think of a better time to relax and unwind. Protaras is also one of my favourite destinations, especially in the summer. I love that clear, blue sea, the sandy beaches and the unspoilt, secluded coves. Did you go for a swim?

[Agnes]

So beautiful Anastasia. Belated happy easter :-)

[Anastasia]

Of course you have my permission to add these photos to your brochures. Thanks for including my blog link.

[Anastasia]

Oh no, I didn't. I only dared to put my feet in the water. It was freezing!!! I'm going to wait till end of May or beginning of June for a swim.

[Anastasia]

Thank you, Agnes. The Greek Orthodox Easter is next Sunday, April 15. Today is the beginning of the Holy Week.

[Constantinos T]

I know you work too hard, Anastasia, and you definitely deserve a long break.

[Christina]

Protaras looks so lovely and peaceful - an idyllic place to relax, no doubt.

[Jim]

Great photos!!! I wish I were there.