Pissouri and the surrounding areas of Cyprus
Situated between the popular resorts of Paphos and Limassol near the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, a side road wanders across the hills towards the sea. Shortly before reaching the beach below, it passes through the delightful village of Pissouri.
Pissouri offers it all for a most relaxing holiday. The unhurried pace of the village which has a beautiful central square, that can be enjoyed all the more as no cars are allowed to spoil the friendly atmosphere of the family run tavernas, which serve excellent food.
On Wednesday evenings the village square comes alive, when all the tavernas come together and hold their weekly traditional Cypriot Night, during the summer months.
The village has all the amenities, including banks, minimarket, bakers, and butchers. But please do not forget that shops often shut for siesta between 1pm and 3pm, but the tavernas and restaurants remain open.
For the more adventurous, you can take advantage of the variety of water sports that are available for hire at Pissouri Beach, or if you just want to relax, swim, sunbathe and just watch the day go by, sun lounges and umbrellas are available for hire.
You will find tavernas along the seafront, serving good food, local wines and beers. Pissouri Beach Road has supermarkets, shops, restaurants and tavernas.
Just a 30 minute drive from Pissouri heading east is the town of Limassol, there is always plenty to do here, and you can lose many an hour shopping and in the art galleries, restaurants and bars.
The old part of the town is a hub of local craft shops and this is where you will also find the medieval castle.
Also near Limassol is where you will find Fasouri Water Park, this is well worth a visit.
Approximately 10 minute’s drive from the villas on the B6 heading west is where you can find Aphrodite’s rock, where legend says that if you swim around the rock in the moonlight you will find love. A further 20 minute’s drive you will come to the cosmopolitan town of Paphos. Paphos is fast becoming the island’s most popular area.
On the hill overlooking the sea, is the old town with its maze of winding streets, with a colourful indoor market.
A moated Venetian fortress guards the delightful harbour, with its waterfront restaurants and shops. Paphos is all so popular for its many historical sites.
Cyprus has a lot more to offer away from the coast, it has spectacular scenery many species of bird’s animals and plants. If you enjoy walking and mountain scenery then a trip to the Troodos Mountains is a must. On the way up you can visit the village where they make lace, see the old churches, visit the monastery, and on the way down there are several wineries where you can stop and sample the different wines of Cyprus.
For those of you who enjoy a game of golf you have the choice of two beautiful 18 hole golf courses within approximately ten minute drive of the villas, Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley Golf Course. Cyprus enjoys more than 340 days of sunshine each year, now that’s a lot of golf. |
