Cyprus in April offers Easter festivals & culture
Take in a little culture and enjoy some legendary Cypriot hospitality this April when the island celebrates Greek Orthodox Easter. Stay at the über-cool award-winning* Londa Hotel with its chic Italian design and renowned cuisine located on the beach in Limassol, the island’s vibrant second city.
April is a wonderful month to visit Cyprus for warm weather and the island full of spring flowers. Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday falls this year on April 19 and there are a host of festivities to see and join. Visit the churches for the icons covered in flowers and eggs dyed dark red and vibrant yellow. On Good Friday there are processions in towns and villages and a chance to see the beautifully decorated Epitaphios, representing the death of Jesus. Holy Saturday is an inspirational experience. All churches in Cyprus celebrate the Midnight Mass with singing to mark Christ’s resurrection.
After the mass, it is time for eating Mageiritsa soup (meat soup usually using lamb) and Flaounes (a traditional Cypriot pastry, baked especially for Easter) with family and friends. Then find new energy as Sunday is for celebration – eating and drinking until late in the afternoon on long tables and everyone invited.
The Londa is an Italian designed contemporary boutique hotel with a beach front setting yet close to all the culture, stylish nightlife and shopping in Limassol. A combination of relaxed yet attentive service, elegant interiors, celebrated restaurant and great location has made the Londa the place to see and be seen in Cyprus. This hotel is like no other on the island.
Take a spring break and try the Londa’s special 4 night package especially for Greek Orthodox Easter:
Four nights (5 days) accommodation in a Superior Side View Room with breakfast
Dinner in the Caprice Restaurant
Welcome cocktail on arrival on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
One Hydrotherapy / Aromatherapy treatment in the Londa’s spa
Transfer to the Midnight Mass
Breakfast after Holy Saturday Night Mass
Taxi transfer from / to airport / hotel / airport
Early check in, late check out, subject to availability
Total Package price (£450.00 / €515.00 per person based on two sharing)
The interior design of the Londa is a contemporary classic. The highly unique style created by a design team from Milan shows influences from the heritage of the island and from the Mediterranean including Cypriot lace, antique filigree silver and wood.
With just 68 rooms and suites spread across seven floors, the atmosphere at the Londa is intimate and welcoming. All rooms have five star facilities including Nespresso coffee machines, luxury Molton Brown cosmetics, high speed internet access, wi-fi, and cordless phone.
For more information and reservations, log on to Londahotel.com.
*The Londa was voted Leading Mediterranean Boutique Hotel in 2008 and Cyprus’ Leading Hotel in 2007, both by the World Travel Awards worldtravelawards.com
