| Pernera in Cyprus is probably not one of the best | | | | which overlooks Pernera harbour and fronts right onto |
| known resorts on the East coast but it is certainly one | | | | the beautiful sandy beach. Couples have the choice of |
| of the nicest. Nestling below a hill this pretty little town | | | | holding the ceremony either under an ornate pergola or |
| has plenty to offer and holiday makers return there | | | | in the tiny church on the hotel grounds. The church is |
| year after year. The main street sweeps right down | | | | set within a pretty courtyard with an ornamental |
| to the sea front where there are several sandy bays | | | | fountain and well maintained gardens making it perfect |
| protected by stone outcrops. These are perfect for | | | | for those small iintimate wedding ceremonies. |
| bathing and snorkeling in the warm crystal clear | | | | There are several great hotels in Pernera of varied |
| Mediterranean waters. Being so well protected these | | | | ratings right up to five star luxury should you want it. If |
| bays are great for families with small children and | | | | you prefer the freedom of a self catering holiday there |
| there is plenty of shallow water for the little ones to | | | | are also some great apartment complexes dotted |
| paddle in. In essence Pernera is first and formost a | | | | around the resort too. The windmills holiday apartments |
| beach holiday resort and the bigger hotels actually | | | | are perfect for those that want to be right in the heart |
| front right onto the bays. Lovers of water sports will | | | | of things. The complex has a great restaurant bar and |
| have plenty of activities to get their teeth into including | | | | there is good family entertainment laid on every night |
| wind surfing and water skiing to name just a couple. | | | | throughout the holiday season. All the major sports |
| If you fancy a Cyprus boat trip Pernera is the place to | | | | fixtures are shown on the many wide screen TV's |
| be with its bustling harbor you will be spoilt for choice. | | | | and even the latest film releases are shown in the |
| Everything from leisurely cruises to heart stopping | | | | early evenings so the kids will be happy too. Talking of |
| power boat rides can be booked there. Or maybe you | | | | the little one's, there's a pizza hut and southern fried |
| prefer to just relax and watch the world go by with a | | | | chicken outlet in Pernera too so even the fast food |
| nice cool drink. If so there is a great waterfront cafe | | | | enthusiast will be happy. |
| right on Penera harbor where you can take in that | | | | Eating out in Pernera is a gastronomic delight and the |
| beautiful view over the Mediterranean Ocean. On clear | | | | only problem is that you won't have time to sample |
| days you can see right across to Famagusta and the | | | | every single restaurant. There's everything from |
| peninsula of Northern Cyprus. Several organized sea | | | | Chinese to Mexican and traditional Cypriot meze |
| fishing trips also sail from the harbor catering for all | | | | houses. If you like home from home cooking the |
| levels including first timers so you could even catch | | | | Knights pub is a must visit either for a full English |
| your own dinner. If you fancy experiencing the thrill of | | | | breakfast or a traditional Sunday lunch and a whole lot |
| a ship under real sail there's a full sea going schooner | | | | more besides. In fact many visitors to Pernera are so |
| and a modern catamaran that sails from Penera too. | | | | impressed with the food at Knights pub that they eat |
| Both these craft are available for party bookings and | | | | there every night of their holiday. Another great |
| the latest trend appears to be floating wedding | | | | restaurant a few yards further up the road is the |
| receptions with a full buffet on board. Talking of | | | | Gordon Blue. This friendly family owned eatery serves |
| weddings, Cyprus is one of the top places for that | | | | a varied menu of traditional and more exotic dishes at |
| romantic beach wedding and Pernera offers several | | | | very reasonable prices. With so much to offer holiday |
| great locations where couples can tie the knot. One of | | | | makers it is hardly surprising that they return year after |
| the most popular venues is the Golden Coast hotel | | | | year to Pernera in Cyprus. |