Whats happened to Larnaca!?

Dhavlos · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 11:47 pm Post subject: Whats happened to Larnaca!?

looks like larnaca is going through probnlems Confused

tourist wise?!

well, last time i went to the finikoudhes, it was when 'HOBOS' was fashionable! lol

http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=25969&cat_id=9

pg · Deputy Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 1485 Location: Cyprus

For sure quality is lacking....

However, I think that this year the government has more or less forced with worst 'hotels' and tourist apartments to shape up or shut down..., and I think many of those or now converted to residential blocks instead - not only in Larnaca but all over.

Most likely it will improve quality.

Dhavlos · Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject:

definately brings back to 'local' quality, in the sense that ow the local people can live by the beach, and bring a bit of life to the place all year round (which it probably is anyway, but u know what i mean)

what pissed me off most about the finikoudhes, are those god-awful idiots who drive round the block and down the beach road about 10 times a night, so they can 'show off' Evil or Very Mad

absoulte w*nkers

pg · Deputy Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 1485 Location: Cyprus

In northern Europe kids drink until they fall over..., in Cyprus they drive their bikes until they fall over...

city · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 11:10 pm Post subject:

this 'driving around the block and showing off' is very fashionable in the arab countries as well Smile

Have seen it happening in Damaskus and Beirut...

I must say I still love Larnaca. Imo its the perfect mixture of locals, ex-pats and tourists. Its unfortunately true that it has gone down in recent years. It became more tourist-orientated but with no success. Sad

I think for living its a good place - good places to eat, for shopping or going out, but if one comes as a tourist I doubt that one would choose it a second time. The only good hotels are down Dhekelia Road, the cheaper ones in town are either only apartments or have been closed or converted into resident homes (Sea Gate, Four Lanterns and also the one that burned down a few years ago). I think the only one left is the Flamingo and that has the planes nearly flying through. Sad

andytandreou · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:44 am Post subject:

I live in Larnaka and I've noticed this trend happen over 10 years, it's not new and only reflects the natural evolution from a quiet picturesque town to a fully flegded city which doesn't need tourism.

The truth is, why own a hotel and operate on a seasonal basis with massive drops in demand during disasters (see: 9/11, Anthrax, Iraq, Bird Flu and SARS)? What for? Especially since you can sell luxury flats at £280,000 each like Four Lanterns did.

Also, why doesn't anyone think of us locals? I HATE MEZZE!!! Many people in Larnaka are modern refined individuals who don't drool over the thought of a Mezze, or Cypriot dishes, which we eat at home anyway. They would rather eat at a steak house or chineese, which would explain the decline in traditional restaurants and tavernas.

Dhavlos · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:37 am Post subject:

really?!

my uncle hates anything non-cypriot, as wel as most of his side of the family, and my auntie(who is a BBC) only likes certain kinds of chinese! lol

my lil cousin tho...welll, anything and everything! lol

each to their own Wink

Gardash · Senior Villager Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 274

Crash Test Dummy · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject:

Cyprus rules! · Mukhtar/is Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 668

"well, last time i went to the finikoudhes, it was when 'HOBOS' was fashionable! lol "

Oh I remember those days....hehehe!! I loved playing on the games..those were the days... Smile

Starbucks is the Big thing now!! You get a shot of coffee and then jump in your car and have a few drag races...... Smile

I've never really seen Larnaca as being that Touristy to be honest with you, it always has more 'locals' than tourists....

About the food, the young do tend to want to go to a trendy Chinese, or Mexican restaurant rather than a traditional taverna, that's usually reserved for family outings on a Sunday..... Smile

I still Love the finigoudes!! It appeals to all age groups! However I did find a really old pic of them (the finigoudes) and found that a few really nice old buildings were knocked down.... Sad

100%cypriot · Ministerial Joined: 27 Jun 2006 Posts: 2164

[quote="Cyprus rules!"]"well, last time i went to the finikoudhes, it was when 'HOBOS' was fashionable! lol "

Cyprus rules! · Mukhtar/is Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 668

100% Cypriot, Larnaca Finikoudes (Palm tree promenade), highly recommend it for your next trip...it's the place to be man, especially 'Hobos'!! Wink

De_La_Soul · Deputy Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1131

I remember when the Finikoudes just had shops full of arcade games.
My parents would dump me and my cousin there for hours with a load of change so while they were off enjoying a drink, we were trying to clock Double Dragon, Kung Fu Master or Golden Axe.

city · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject:

De_La_Soul · Deputy Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1131

a good...15 or so years.

Dunno about Replay...but a remember when Larnaca had a rip-off Stringfellows nightclub lol.