DK Travel : Cyprus

Cyprus packs a remarkable array of sights and attractions into such a small space: museums and archaeological sites that span more than five millennia of history, throbbing beach resorts, medieval fortresses, age-old temples standing on empty hillsides, cool mountain forests and pretty valleys chequered with vineyards, grain fields and olive groves all complete the landscape. On an island where one can swim and ski all in the same day, this is truly a holiday paradise with something for everyone.

Pitsylia Region

Vines, almonds and hazel-nuts are the mainstay of the these hill-farming villages.
Places of Worship

Orthodox places of worhsip range from tiny stone chapels with Byzantine frescoes to ostentatious modern churches. Mosques, with their domes and minarets, are landmarks in the south as well as the North.
Plaka, Pafos

Don’t be fooled by Plaka’s unexciting appearance – it is one of the best tavernas in Pafos. Try the lavish, multi-course seafood meze .
Platres

Situated above a mountain stream that becomes a fierce torrent in winter and spring, Platres is the southern gateway to the Troodos ranges and the most popular spot in the region, with restaurants, souvenir shops and places to stay. It is also the ideal base for exploring the region, with walking and biking trails branching off in all directions, trout fishing available and a cool climate even in high summer. The village is divided into two districts: Pano (Upper) Platres, the main resort area, and traditional Kato (Lower) Platres.
Polis

A long sand-and-pebble beach stretches eastwards along Chryssochou Bay (see Chryssochou Bay, Polis), a 15-minute walk from the centre of Polis – the fastest-growing little resort in western Cyprus. There are less crowded stretches of sand and shingle to the west of the village too. If you’re hungry there is a pleasant open-air bar-restaurant and a picnic area beneath eucalyptus trees.
Polis

A combination of farming village and low-key resort, Polis has an uncrowded beach and a small seaport, Latsi, with fish tavernas.
Polis

Polis (or Polis Chrysochous) is a small, friendly, little town at the north-west end of the island of Cyprus, at the centre of Chrysochous Bay, and on the edge of the Akamas peninsula nature reserve. It is a quiet tourist resort, surrounded by a patchwork of citrus and olive groves, and vineyards. The inhabitants' income being supplemented by agriculture and fishing.

Polis is served by the fishing port of Latsi—a pole of attraction all the year round and reputed for its fish taverns, its sea-sport facilities and boat rides up to Akamas—a must for all Polis visitors. However, the great advantage of Polis is its close vicinity to the utmost beautiful Akamas peninsula, a nature reserve area destined to become a National Park,with its renowned Baths of Aphrodite. Α walk along its nature trails accompanied by the panoramic view of the bay of Polis is a unique experience.
Pomos

Low limestone cliffs shelter the sandy coves at Pomos, which remains happily undiscovered by the holiday industry. The water is clean, and with an archipelago of small crags and skerries just offshore it’s a great place for snorkelling.
Porto Latchi, Lakki

Near the tiny fishing harbour at Lakki, this traditional fish tavern with outdoor tables has good seafood every day, as well as meze and charcoal-grilled meat dishes.
Portofino Hotel, Famagusta

Rooms are large here, and all have balconies. There is a pleasant rooftop pool and café-restaurant with views of the medieval town.

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