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Listen to the gentle lapping waves while sampling prawn souvlaki and fresh seabass at Armyra, an open-air, beachfront fish restaurant by chef George Papaioannou. Or try the Italian Ristorante Locatelli, headed by Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli, to dine on homemade pasta.
And Japanese celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa fuses Peruvian and Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as black cod with miso at Matsuhisa. spa menu, as well as hammam treatments. It also has a sauna, indoor pool, whirlpool and thermal circuit. The state-of-the-art gym has views out to sea. There are yoga and Pilates classes, and a nutritionist offering tailor-made wellness plans. A juice bar, hair salon, barbers and nail bar add to the Amara’s total-pamper experience. Head down to the shore to try paddleboarding or chill out with beach yoga. The historic city of Limassol is just a 20-minute taxi ride away. The centuriesold Limassol Castle, testament to the island’s position in the Ottoman Empire,
Deluxe rooms from €454.40 per night on half-board. amarahotel.com
Airlines flying to Larnaca include British Airways ( and Aegean Airlines
( from Heathrow.
) is home to a museum which displays medieval artworks and poetry.
Nowadays, Limassol is also known for its palm tree-studded promenade, long sandy beaches and shopping mall. If you visit in winter, Limassol Salt Lake is inundated with flocks of pink greater flamingoes, up to 20,000-strong, making for a spectacle you won’t want to miss.
Meanwhile, a trip to the dramatic Troodos Mountains, where it is several degrees cooler, is a refreshing experience in the height of summer.
The picturesque village of Agios Nikolaos is an artists’ haven where you can buy local crafts and delicious freshly-baked pastries.
will be a member of Abta, ensuring holidays are protected.
Garry added: “We will be a new player who can energise the industry.” TRISHA HARBORD Travelodge is opening six hotels before Christmas with room rates from £29.
Chippenham, Beckton, Rochester and Sittingbourne are included, as well as Edinburgh and
Dagenham, which will feature “premium” SuperRooms.
These come with Lavazza coffee machines, irons, ironing boards, USB power outlets, a comfier desk and chair, and a mini chiller cabinet.