From a beach bar in Ayia Napa and a seaside lunch in Pissouri to Italian dining in Limassol and an evening at Troodos Observatory, here are four suggestions for the weekend.
Beach day
Lasmari Beach Bar
Located on Landa Beach between Makronissos and Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa, Lasmari Beach Bar operates as a beach bar, restaurant and cocktail venue. During the day, it offers food and drinks by the beach, while evenings centre on cocktails.
The menu includes seafood, crispy calamari, grilled prawns, gourmet burgers and sharing plates, alongside cocktails such as a Passion Fruit Mojito and an Aperol Spritz.
103 Nissi Avenue, Landa Beach, Ayia Napa. Tel: +357 23 820669.
Lunch
Apollo Tavern
Apollo Tavern, at Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri Bay, serves Mediterranean dishes overlooking the sea.
The menu includes dakos, salads, dips, fresh fish and prawn orzo, with an emphasis on Mediterranean ingredients.
Columbia Beach Resort, Pissouri Bay, Limassol district. Tel: +357 25 833000.
Dinner
Il Tinello
Il Tinello, at the Mediterranean Beach Hotel in Limassol, serves Italian cuisine inspired by regions including Rome, Sardinia, Florence and Tuscany.
The menu features handmade pasta, meat dishes and traditional Italian recipes prepared with a contemporary approach.
Mediterranean Beach Hotel, 71 Amathountos Avenue, Limassol. Tel: +357 25 559999.
Evening out
Troodos Observatory
Troodos Observatory will host a dining and astronomy event on 9 August from 6.30 p.m.
The evening includes a multi-course menu prepared by Alley restaurant using seasonal local ingredients. After dinner, visitors will be able to observe the night sky through the observatory’s telescopes and learn about the constellations with guidance from specialists. Singer-songwriter Alexa Michael will perform during the event.
Agridia, Limassol 4872. Tel: +357 99 402221.
