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AkamasThe rugged Akamas peninsula is home to a huge variety of fauna and flora. The protected status of the peninsula has preserved the area's natural beauty, nature here reigns supreme. The diversity of wildlife in this area ranks it as an area of outstanding ecological importance, it's also the reproductive grounds for two species of turtles that have been identified as "near extinction" in the Mediterranean. |
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Chorio In the hills on the edge of the Akamas National Park, nestles the quaint and sleepy little village of Neo Chorio. The clusters of age old stone built dwellings, the small traditional coffee shops and tavernas have retained a certain unsophisticated charm unseen elsewhere in Cyprus. |
Pissouri Pissouri is situated midway between Paphos and Limassol, the resort fringes an idyllic bay of sand and small shingles with stunning scenery, a few tavernas, and a handful of small shops. The old and pretty village of Pissouri, set high up on the hillside about 1,000ft above the sea, commands the most magnificent view of some twenty miles of Mediterranean coastline, surrounded by vineyards and beautiful scenery. |
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Argakas Argakas village is a ten minute drive from Polis and lies at the very beginning of Paphos Forest and only meters away from the beach, it enjoys both sea and mountain views. This part of the island is very fertile and has an abundance of fruit trees including figs, grapes, prickly pears, apples, oranges and lemons. |
Peyia Peyia is a large friendly village, spread across the hills about 3.5kms from Coral Bay and 15kms from Paphos. There are many coffee shops, grocers and tavernas which provide excellent food at very reasonable prices. A picturesque drive north along winding roads through the Peyia forest and pretty villages brings you to the Akamas peninsula and Latchi beaches. |
Larnaca Larnaca offers an blend of old and new; the town itself is lively with a traditional market place, a palm tree lined promenade with cafes, restaurants, sandy beach and a yacht marina. The area in and around the town is rich in history; a ten minute ride to the east of the town, will bring you into a modern self contained holiday resort, with hotels and apartments on or around a long sandy beach. |
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Chlorakas A tourist and residential hillside village just a few minutes' walk from the coast and 3km northwest from Paphos Harbour. The small village centre has all the usual amenities and is bordered by luxury villas and apartments to the south and east and banana plantations to the west.
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Polis Polis is a small picturesque market town, offering a taste of traditional Greek Cypriot life. A pretty pedestrian square is the focal point of the town, offering a good selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and tavernas. The sand and shingle beach is a 20 minute walk away.
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Paralimni Paralimni, is not too big and not too small, a town where the old and the new seem to work in harmony. It’s a place where you can enjoy the advantages of a traditional village and the conveniences of a contemporary town; where modern shops and offices rub shoulders with traditional coffee shops and old stores. Main thoroughfares lights are crossed by narrow streets towered over by old Venetian-style houses and crumbling architecture. |
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Coral Bay A 20 minute drive from Katos Papho leads you to the lovely beaches of Coral Bay. This part of Paphos has seen many changes over the last few years, new holiday accommodation, tavernas and shops have sprung up in and around the bays, thus creating a small compact resort. |
Pomos An attractive seaside village built on a slope between the sea and the wooded foothills of the Paphos mountains. This is a beautiful area of deserted beaches and wild coastline.
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Protaras Life in Protaras, revolves around it’s glorious sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise waters. Protaras consists of a series of small communities which have sprung up around various bays stretching from Cape Greco to Paralimni. The focal point of Protaras, is the renowned Fig Tree Bay, with its abundance of cafe bars and restaurants. |
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Latchi Latchi lies 4km west of Polis and stretches along the waterfront with a tempting line-up of fish tavernas facing the picturesque little harbour. There is no ‘village centre’ but the small main street offers a handful tourists shops, mini-markets and a bank. The shingle sandy beaches are conveniently situated on both sides of the harbour and offer excellent water sports. |
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Georges No more than a tiny fishing harbour and a bay overlooked by a large, sea-facing taverna and church. A simple and wonderful spot to relax and unwind or watch the night’s catch being unloaded in the early mornings. A bird sanctuary is within a short drive. There are several tavernas nearby and Coral Bay is just a short drive. |
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Miliou Miliou is one of the greenest villages in the area, surrounded by orange groves and vineyards. Set in a valley between Latchi and Paphos, this quaint village is very unspoilt and perfect for nature lovers. |
Tala Tala has become one of the premier locations in the Paphos region, yet the village still retains its traditional character with small shops and tavernas, set round the central square and church. High on a hill, situated between Paphos Town and Coral Bay, it enjoys uninterrupted, panoramic views. |
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