Local shops/amenities
Shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance.
Oroklini village is well worth trying for shops, there is a very good general store with competitive prices, a couple of bakeries, hairdressers and new business starting all the time it seems.
Local places to see -
Climb the hill behind Oroklini village to the old church for a superb view over the village and surrounding area, you don't have to walk - the track is OK for cars. Turn left and then right at the clock.
Note for bird watchers, the house is 10 minutes walk to one of the prime birding sites in the area at Oroklini Lake.
Car Hire We recommend demisrac@spidernet.com.cy they will give you first class service, delivery/collection of car to airport and a good rate. Please tell them that we recommended them in order to get best prices.
Easy access to Northern Cyprus. The house is only 20 minutes drive to the border crossing at Pergamos (through Pyla) where there is easy access to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. You can cross here and return at one of the other crossings if you wish. Please check the latest customs regulations before you bring back any goods though!
Currency in the TRNC is Turkish Lira - but there are ATMs in the big towns and most businesses will accept Euros, U.S. Dollars or Sterling. Most fuel stations accept credit/debit cards.
Recommended pubs/restaurants
Oroklini Tavern (next to the clock at the top of the village), friendly Tavern run by Miltos and Achilles, watch the world go by from its al fresco area.
Romans in Oroklini - for a quiet drink with no TV can play - darts and pool.
Corfu Tavern (excellent value English Sunday Lunch as well as traditional Cypriot food) in Oroklini village.
Queens Arms - good for all the sport on 5 big screens and the cheapest pint of Leon around!
Casa Mia - Italian Restaurant
Aphrodite Restaurant
Kantara - Rendevous French restaurant
Oasis Cocktail Bar (Titos)http://www.oasispubcyprus.com
Both restaurants at Potamos
Excellent Fish and Chips from Cessac (on the base at Dekhelia - but accessible to the public as is the shop)
The Kiosk on the beach - just past the Lenios Beach Hotel towards Dekhelia - a drink, coffee or a meal right on the beach - friendly and used by the locals.
Lots of other recommendations from other visitors on the notice board at the house
Local activities
Water activities, bird watching - the house is 10 minutes walk to one of the prime birding sites in the area at Oroklini Lake, angling, sight seeing, touring the island (the house is conveniently situated with easy access to main roads).
The shops of Larnaca are only 10 minutes drive and in 45 minutes you can reach the capital Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Some useful links
Weather http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/17607.html
Snow Skiing http://www.cyprusski.com
Oasis Cocktail Bar (Titos)http://www.oasispubcyprus.com
