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Welcome
To
Arcadia Village
BRIEFING PACK
We wish you a pleasant stay with us in Arcadia Village. Here we give you some local information to smooth your way. We are nearby and happy to provide any further assistance in case of need.
The
Arcadia Village Code
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Arcadia Village is a small, private community of residential properties regulated by a home-owners association. In order to maintain a good, neighbourly atmosphere and to ensure that an enjoyable environment be maintained, residents are requested to abide by a simple code of conduct. The provisions include:
Washing: not to hang washing out to dry on the parapet walls.
Noise: to avoid making undue noise at unsocial hours (basically between 11.00 pm and 7.00 am)
Pets: not to bring any
pets.
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The House Code
Smoking: Guests are kindly requested to refrain from smoking inside the apartments.
Internet:
. WiFi. From some apartments it is possible to pick up our WiFi network.
. Dial-up. Some apartments have dial-up connections. We will ask you for your credit card details so that we can charge back the cost of phone calls. Also, check with your ISP for local dialup numbers.
. Visitor’s ISP. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Cytanet for all’ service. Set up to dial 0992 6262 and enter ‘cytanetforall’ as username. Leave the password blank. The cost is £0.20 per 10 minute block. The phone connector is the same as UK.
. Internet Cafés. In addition there are many Internet cafés in Paphos. Ask for details
Air Conditioning and Heating: We request guests to switch off the air conditioning/heating when they leave the apartment. On return, the units will cool down or heat the apartment within seconds.
Sun Loungers: If you take them down to the pool area, please bring them back when you have finished. Do not leave them there overnight.
Awnings and Parasols: In strong winds any awnings or parasols must be stowed.
Ceramic Hob: you are requested to use care and a soft damp cloth to clean the hob. There is a special cleaning product left under the sink. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OR ABRASIVE SPONGES.
Luggage: please do not place your luggage on the bed covers.
Water: The local water supply is safe to drink. In addition there is a spigot at the root of the mixer tap in the kitchen. This delivers water direct from the mains at mains pressure (which is usually low). All other taps are supplied by the pressurized and sealed storage tanks in the roof.
Local Knowledge
Rubbish: The rubbish wheelie bins are located just outside the main gate on the left. Please put rubbish IN the bins and not in heaps around them.
Main Gate: There is an access code for the main gate. We will inform you of the current code when your booking is confirmed. We will also provide you with a key on arrival. Passenger access is always open.
Exit: The main road through the Village is ONE WAY. You leave by way of the automatic barrier at the far end of the street.
Sunsets: The complex faces west across the sea; some magnificent, atmospheric sunsets can be observed.
Beaches , Swimming and Snorkelling (see plan): In addition to the swimming pool, you are within yards of the sea. All beaches and coastline are public. The nearest beach is right next door at Pafian Cove. The Pafian Hotel puts out its own sun loungers and parasols so bring your own.
It is possible to swim out to sea from the picturesque Fishermen’s Cove; small fishing boats go out daily from here.
The Akti Cove (about 800 yards south along the Paphos to Coral Bay footpath) has a secluded pebbly beach and lagoon. It is the best place for swimming out to sea.
Much of the shoreline is rocky. It is recommended that you bring beach shoes; they can also be purchased locally . There is plenty to see -- and catch -- by snorkelling in the shallow underwater reefs that stretch all around the coastline.
As usual, be sensible about sea swimming. The prevailing wind (westerly) is on-shore, but on some days, there can be difficult currents.
Car hire: Most guests choose to rent a car; it is relatively cheap and gives greatest flexibility. Do it online before you come -- or there are many car hire firms competing for your business on the Tombs of the Kings Road at the entry to Paphos town.
Buses: there are frequent buses running along Tombs of the Kings Road, south into Paphos and north into Coral Bay. The bus stop is close to the junction with Dimma Road. (see plan)
Taxis: Taxis can be readily called up by telephone. Details inside the flat.
Restaurants: There is a confusing multitude of restaurants in the Paphos-Coral Bay area. A great many are poor quality tourist traps. Click here for our recommendations. It is certainly not an exhaustive list, but we use them regularly and they are patronized by locals, which is always a good sign.
Groceries: There is a well appointed supermarket, Papantoniou, in Chlorakas Village. (See Local Facilities plan)
Mike Kiosk, which is within walking distance (see plan), is useful for some basic supplies. Note: the word “kiosk” is used in Cyprus to denote a kind of convenience store which stays open very late and carries basic necessities.
Telephone: calls are cheap in Cyprus, both internationally and locally. Mobile telephony is very reasonably priced.
You can buy local pay-as you-go SIM card for your mobile phone at a price of £15.00 which includes £3.00 of calls. (If your phone is "locked" for only your provider, have it unlocked before you come.) The phone can be recharged by purchasing a scratch card at most kiosks. Telephone cards are also available from kiosks.
We can also make available to you a local pay-as-you go mobile phone for £7 per week plus the cost of a scratch card charge-up.
The international dial-out code, as in UK, is 00
Electricity: The voltage is the same as UK -- 240v a/c.
The plugs are identical UK square pin plugs
Radio: According to signal strength, The BBC world service can be picked up on 1323 AM, the British Forces service on 92.1 FM and Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation bulletins in English on 91.1 FM at 10.00 am, 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm. Tip: reception is difficult in Arcadia Village, so tune your car radio to these frequencies.
Sea Front and Tourist Area: This is down near the old harbour and castle. Go towards Paphos and turn right at the first set of lights. The port and seafront are about 2km further down.
You are
staying in:
Arcadia
Village, Dimma Road, Chlorakas, Paphos
Your
hosts are Geoff and Nicole Bond.
www.PropertyDreamCyprus.com
geoffbond@naturaleater.com
Mob
(Nicole) 99 43 73 28
Mob
(Geoff) 99 45 24 68
Have a nice Stay!
