Local Area
Peyia Area
Peyia
Peyia (which means 'Springs') - a charming and traditional village perched upon the slopes overlooking Coral Bay with a majestic church and unusual village square and gardens.
It is about 12 km west of Paphos and about 3 km north of Coral Bay and boasts characterful tavernas, restaurants, local shops and even two supermarkets.
It has plenty of
narrow streets to wander around, with ancient stone houses and colourful
gardens. Taxis are forever running up and down to Coral Bay for those who
choose neither to drive nor walk!
Coral Bay
About 5 minutes drive - a smart resort which provides plenty of tavernas, shops, bars, restaurants and a 'Disco', as well as many other resort amenities including Crazy Golf, Pitch & Putt, Go-Karts, Quad bikes & Sand Buggies, even local Horse Riding.
It is famous for its picturesque crescent-shaped blue-flag beach with cafes and lots of different watersports available - as well as plenty of free parking! There is also a frequent bus service along the coast to Paphos enabling visitors to choose not to drive.
Agios Georgios
About 15 minutes drive - has a lovely secluded beach as well as tavernas and
picturesque fishing harbour. There is a regular bus service from Coral Bay.
Activities in/near Peyia
Great for:
Sightseeing
Walking/Cycling
Beach relaxation
And:
Golf within 30 mins drive
Watersports
Waterpark
A winter sun/ski break
The Paphos District
There is just SO much to see and do:
Paphos
About 20 minutes drive - home to a majestic medieval castle, a picturesque harbour lined with bars and restaurants where you can sit and watch the world go by, the old town just waiting to be explored, the archaeological park with lavish mosaics from four opulent Roman villas and an outdoor theatre where summer concerts are still held, many traditional and modern shops, as well as indoor and outdoor markets, and of course plenty of restaurants, bars and tavernas!
Tombs of the Kings
About 20 minutes drive - a system of caves and rock-tomb complexes dating from Roman times - so-called, not because of any royal connection, but because of the opulence of the sites.
Here are some of the best mosaics of Cyprus depicting many famous moments in history - the Birth of Achilles and Theseus slaying the Minotaur.
Lara
About 10 minutes drive - 2 km of beautiful freely-accessible beach lies to the south, whilst the famous Turtle Beach, with no access from June to September, lies to the north. The reason for this restriction is that rare turtles crawl up these sands to lay their eggs - occasional night-time walks are organised to see these marine animals struggling ashore.
Akamas Peninsular
About 15 minutes drive to the area - a region of spectacular, rugged scenery with sandy coves and hillsides of pine and juniper woodland - named after the son of Theseus.
Practically deserted, with little in the way of surfaced roads, you can still explore this area by car although some routes would need a 4x4 (or a Quad bike hired in Coral Bay!) - but it is a paradise for ramblers! There are marked trails of between 2 and 7.5km within the area.
Polis and Latchi
About 40 minutes drive - on the north coast of the peninsular and surrounded by orange groves, Polis is an attractive holiday resort in its own right and Latchi has a pretty harbour to explore.
Drouseia
About 20 minutes drive - on the road to Polis, this hilltop village has picturesque stone houses as well as cafes and restaurants.
The Baths of Aphrodite
About 45 minutes drive - on the north coast of the peninsular - a grotto where a spring feeds into a shaded pool - where Aphrodite met her lover Adonis when he stopped to drink from the water, according to Greek mythology.
A few kilometres further brings you to The Fountain of Love - but watch out - you might fall in love with the very next person you see after drinking from it!
The Rock of Aphrodite
About 30 minutes drive - just east of Paphos airport - where the goddess of love came ashore, according to Greek mythology!
Aphrodite Waterpark
About 30 minutes drive - just east of Paphos - fun for all the family - as long as you don't mind getting a little wet!
Excellent Golf!
For the golfers among us - there are three (or should that be fore!) top-rated golf courses within 30 minutes drive - Aphrodite Hills, Tsada and Secret Valley - all very scenic.
Troodos Mountains
A little further afield(!) but well-worth the drive - snow-capped
in winter and early spring enabling winter sports including skiing(!) - there are waterfalls,
mountain villages and monasteries hidden in the forests of pine and cedar providing utter
calm and tranquility even during the peak
of the holiday season!
