by Svetlana » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:57 pm
Hi NewDebs
I do not know this location but I found this write up on the Net:
When arriving to the resort after an hour drive from the airport, the village was nothing less than a dissapointment. When driving through latchi i actually said to myself as we drove past, please dont turn in here, but we did.
The reception staff were hardly welcoming but maybe that was just because there wasnt a smile on any of our 7 faces! After walking up a very steep hill to our apartment we got into our rooms, which smelt a little on the outside but were nicely layed out and were clean. Some days we didnt know the cleaner had even been as there was no difference apart from the bed being made!
The pool was lovely and one good thing i can say about the village was that there was quite a proportion of british there which made a great seventh night before we left, althought it still didnt stop me from wanting to leave as i couldn't wait to get home and eat some food apart from chips, fish fingers and chicken nuggets (if they were chicken!).
The picture in the brochure showed a sandy beach across the road from the village. Well, not quite. After a road, a row of boulders and then the sea was hard to make out. So we were fairly pinned to the village. We did however, manage to have a lovely boat trip which was quite cheap which took us around the coast and we also swam in the sea.
After visiting Royal Wings hotel this year, a 5 star hotel which cost the same for a week in All Inclusive, i have now realised the entertainment at elia latchi village was VERY poor! A tiny stage with very limited funds but the entertainment team were friendly.
Overall a dissapointing holiday which looked alot better in the brochure. I wouldnt not recommend this to anyone unless it has a vast improvement!
Advice:Dissapointing!
Latchi (or Latsi) is pleasant enough, with some nice tavernas set by the sea; so, 'all in' or not, get out and try them - the Holiday Village menu sounds horrendous! The area is relatively quiet; nice sea views; walks or off roading in the nearby Akamas Penisular, or (2 hour) drive to the Troodos Mountains to get cool, beautiful small church at Pomos about 30 minutes away - again overlooking the sea. Drive into Pafos (1 hour) for busy nighlife or drinks/refreshment by the harbour.
Take a boat trip from Latsi, do some watersports. Pafos Bird and Nature park is worth a visit - stay for lunch too.
Yes, it will be hot; stay out of the sun unless you want to look like a beatroot tourist, wear a hat and hi factor, take water with you, rest in the afternoon (it is currently 32C and will be hotter by late August).
If you have a problem there, mention you know 'Oracle'!
Lana
Any tips?
) .. but you won't be staying there much as there is soooooo much to see and do! 
