| ABOUT PAPHOS | | | | for banana plantations and similar to |
| | | | Chlorakas, is just off the coastal road with |
| Situated in the South-west of Cyprus, Paphos | | | | sea views. |
| has an interesting harbour with lots of | | | | |
| fishing and pleasure boats and the Saturday | | | | Places of Interest |
| market in the old town should not be missed. | | | | |
| Just inland are three championship golf | | | | Banana plantation |
| courses, where slightly cooler temperatures | | | | |
| mean that you can tee off comfortably | | | | Stretching along the coastline between the |
| throughout the year. Other sights include the | | | | village and the sea |
| Tomb of the Kings and the Paphos mosaics. A | | | | |
| few kilometres to the north, Coral Bay has an | | | | Restaurant Recommendations |
| excellent beach, while Peyia is a firm | | | | |
| favourite with many visitors. For a quiet, | | | | The Pithary |
| low-key holiday you could head a little | | | | |
| further north to the Akamas peninsula, famous | | | | In the village with an extensive |
| for its turtles, and the very pleasant | | | | international menu |
| fishing village of Latchi. | | | | |
| | | | Apothiki (The Old Barn Tavern)a |
| KATO PAPHOS - HARBOUR AREA | | | | rustic-looking place, but good food, |
| | | | including a fantastic meze |
| Situated 2 miles south of Paphos town, Kato | | | | |
| Paphos was an important port during the 4th | | | | Tweedie's |
| Century BC. The whole area is scattered with | | | | |
| remains of the past and is an archaeological | | | | Lovely food and atmosphere. Booking is |
| paradise for any visitor. The tourist area of | | | | essential |
| Kato Paphos stretches along a shoreline | | | | |
| boulevard from the large hotels to the east | | | | EMBA |
| of the resort to the harbour, and then from | | | | |
| the harbour along the coast on the Kings Road | | | | The village is 6km from Kato Paphos and in |
| to the Tomb of the Kings. The distance from | | | | the spring the countryside around the village |
| one end to the other takes just over an hour | | | | is full of wild flowers and cyclamen. Many |
| to walk, which has resulted in the formation | | | | properties in the village have sea views. |
| of two distinguishable tourist areas namely | | | | |
| the harbour area and the Tomb of the Kings | | | | Places of Interest |
| area. | | | | |
| | | | Church of Panagia Chrydeleousa |
| The majority of the holiday accommodation in | | | | |
| the harbour area is situated in Universal | | | | Dating back to the 12th century contains wall |
| Gardens, a 10-15 minute walk inland. There is | | | | paintings of the 12th to 16th century |
| a beach within walking distance of the | | | | |
| harbour and Universal Gardens. | | | | Restaurant Recommendations |
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| Places of Interest | | | | Big Brother Tavern |
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| The Harbour | | | | Traditional food in a friendly environment |
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| Full of colourful fishing boats and yachts | | | | LATCHI |
| from all over Europe. | | | | |
| | | | Latchi a picturesque fishing village situated |
| St Paul's Pillar | | | | on the North West Coast. Before tourism had |
| | | | discovered Latchi its main industry apart |
| Situated to the west of Ayia Kyriaki Church, | | | | from fishing was the exportation of sea |
| the pillars were named after St Pauls visit | | | | sponges. The main focal point of Latchi is |
| to Paphos in 45 AD | | | | the fishing harbour sporting fishing boats |
| | | | bobbing gently on the clear waters weighed |
| Paphos Museum | | | | down with nets, wicker baskets and the catch |
| | | | of the day. Fresh fish can be sampled in one |
| Attractive collection of Cypriot antiquities | | | | of the many small stone build tavernas |
| from the Paphos area, dating from the | | | | surrounding the harbour; a popular eating |
| Neolithic Age to 1700 AD. | | | | place for the locals. Sun worshippers and |
| | | | beach goers will appreciate the sandy/pebbly |
| The Mosaics of Paphos | | | | beaches nestling on the Akamas National Park. |
| | | | Cool waters and gentle summer breezes. By |
| House of Dionysos, House of Theseus and the | | | | night Latchi becomes a hive of activity with |
| recently excavated House of Aion. The amazing | | | | night cruises, local discothèque and a |
| mosaic floors, of these 3rd century AD | | | | selection of bars and restaurants to choose |
| noblemen's villas, are considered among the | | | | from. |
| finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. They | | | | |
| mostly depict scenes from Greek mythology and | | | | Places of Interest |
| are beautifully executed. | | | | |
| | | | Baths of Aphrodite |
| Paphos Medieval Castle | | | | |
| | | | A small semi-cave draped with cool |
| Originally built as a Byzantine fort to | | | | vegetation. Water drips from a spring at the |
| protect the harbour, it was rebuilt by the | | | | top into a pool of water. It is believed that |
| Lusignans in the 13th century, then | | | | bathing in the pool would bestow eternal |
| dismantled by the Venetians in 1570, who | | | | youth, but unfortunately it is not permitted |
| found themselves unable to defend it against | | | | to enter the water |
| the Ottomans, who in their turn restored and | | | | |
| strengthened it after they captured the | | | | Latchi Harbour |
| island. | | | | |
| | | | Populated with small fishing boats this is |
| Paphos Odeon | | | | slowly becoming one of the most important |
| | | | attractions of the Paphos district |
| A small 2nd century Odeon entirely built of | | | | |
| limestone blocks. It was uncovered by the | | | | Restaurant Recommendations |
| Cyprus Department of Antiquities in 1973 and | | | | |
| is now regularly used for musical and | | | | Yangos and Peter's |
| theatrical performances. | | | | |
| | | | The oldest restaurant in Latchi serving fresh |
| Theoskepasti Church | | | | seafood |
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| Theoskepasti means 'Veiled by God' and | | | | Periyali |
| according to tradition, God sent down a fog | | | | |
| to protect the original church during the | | | | Traditional Cypriot restaurant |
| Arab raids. The modern church was built in | | | | |
| 1923. | | | | Finikas |
| | | | |
| Restaurant Recommendations | | | | Traditional Cypriot restaurant in Polis old |
| | | | town |
| Pavarotti's | | | | |
| | | | Akhontariki |
| Close to the Alexander the Great Hotel. This | | | | |
| is probably the best restaurant in Pafos and | | | | Traditional Cypriot restaurant in Polis old |
| you must book in advance. It is the ideal | | | | town |
| place for a special occasion and prices are | | | | |
| similar to top restaurants in the UK. Tel: | | | | POLIS |
| 00357 26912588 | | | | |
| | | | This country town derives its name from the |
| Grazie | | | | Greek word for city, and is the shortened |
| | | | version of Polis Chrysohou, which translated, |
| Situated opposite Theoskepastis church, just | | | | means "the City of the Golden Land" thus |
| off Bar Street. A quality Italian restaurant | | | | named for the fertile land surrounding the |
| with good service. | | | | river Chrysochou. There are no large hotels |
| | | | so travellers can step into a world away from |
| Apomero | | | | the usual tourist attractions and enjoy the |
| | | | peace and tranquillity of this small but |
| One of the best meze houses and great food at | | | | attractive village. The main feature of Polis |
| reasonable prices. They also offer all of the | | | | has to be the village square boasting cobbled |
| local main courses as starters so it is a | | | | streets, souvenir shops, banks, jewellers, |
| great place to experiment. Closed on Monday | | | | chemists and bars where thirsty travellers |
| and only open in the evenings. | | | | can sample locally made wines, including |
| | | | Command aria a sweet dessert wine favoured by |
| Demokritos | | | | "Richard the Lion Heart" and used as a holy |
| | | | communion wine. Traditional restaurants |
| A traditional Cypriot restaurant with Greek | | | | surrounding the square offer tantalising home |
| dancers. The 18-course meze is very good | | | | baked cuisine. Ice cream parlours, tiny |
| value and food from the grill is also good. | | | | coffee shops are a few of the delights on |
| Opposite the Robin Hood on Bar Street. | | | | offer in Polis. Walking enthusiasts will love |
| | | | the many walks available in the area. |
| Koh-I-Noor | | | | |
| | | | Places of Interest |
| A quality curry house opposite the Alexander | | | | |
| the Great Hotel | | | | The Archaeological Museum |
| | | | |
| Eidleweiss | | | | Two galleries worth of grave finds from |
| | | | nearby Marion and Arsine |
| A traditional Cypriot restaurant with | | | | |
| friendly service | | | | Adios Andronicus |
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| Plakavaried menu with reasonable prices. Near | | | | A little sixteenth century church |
| the Amathus Beach hotel | | | | |
| | | | Restaurant Recommendations |
| Napoleon | | | | |
| | | | Mystery |
| Excellent French restaurant but can be | | | | |
| expensive. Near the Avanti hotel | | | | A family tavern offering good maze |
| | | | |
| Rendezvous | | | | Moustakallis Tavern |
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| Varied menu and often have 3-course offers. | | | | For a good Souvla off the Polis Square just |
| Near the Avanti hotel | | | | say the word Moustakallis and you're there! |
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| Gabor | | | | Mylos Tavern |
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| Classy French restaurant but expensive. Near | | | | Mylos Restaurant in Pano Gialia welcomes you |
| the Amathus Beach hotel | | | | to a traditional Cyprus Taverna. Mylos is one |
| | | | of those hidden tavernas you must discover |
| Oleastra | | | | and visit in your quest for the real Cyprus |
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| Classy modern European. Near the Amathus | | | | Savvas Bar |
| Beach hotel | | | | |
| | | | For a good breakfast try this restaurant in |
| Deep Blue | | | | Polis square. Savvas and Demetris offer |
| | | | various local, continental and of course for |
| Excellent fish restaurant | | | | the shy, English breakfast. |
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| La Spaghetteria | | | | NEO CHORIO |
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| A popular Italian Restaurant with a varied | | | | Situated 1500m from Latchi, the inland |
| selection of dishes | | | | turning leads to a hillside village dotted |
| | | | with luxury villas. The village is famous for |
| Chloe's | | | | its Easter Sunday Festival. |
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| One of the best Chinese restaurants in | | | | Places of Interest |
| Paphos. Same road as Alexander the Great on | | | | |
| left from harbour. | | | | Petratis Gorge |
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| KATO PAPHOS - TOMB OF THE KINGS AREA | | | | Famous for its bat cave (one of two caverns |
| | | | here) filmed by David Attenborough in 1985 |
| Situated 2 miles south of Paphos town, Kato | | | | |
| Paphos was an important port during the 4th | | | | Restaurant Recommendations |
| Century BC. The whole area is scattered with | | | | |
| remains of the past and is an archaeological | | | | Prangos |
| paradise for any visitor. The tourist area of | | | | |
| Kato Paphos stretches along a shoreline | | | | The Stone Tavern |
| boulevard from the large hotels to the east | | | | |
| of the resort to the harbour, and then from | | | | Assorted oven dishes, roasts and meze |
| the harbour along the coast on the Kings Road | | | | |
| to the Tomb of the Kings. The distance from | | | | ARGAKA |
| one end to the other takes just over an hour | | | | |
| to walk, which has resulted in the formation | | | | Situated on the coast 7km north of Polis |
| of two distinguishable tourist areas namely | | | | Argaka is a small traditional Cypriot farming |
| the harbour area and the Tomb of the Kings | | | | village with a church and a few tavernas. The |
| area. | | | | nearest beach is a short walk from all of our |
| | | | properties and the popular resorts of Latchi |
| Stretching for two miles from the Catacombs | | | | and Polis are a short drive away |
| to the Tomb of the Kings the holiday | | | | |
| accommodation is on either side of the costal | | | | Places of Interest |
| road. Walking distance to the harbour is from | | | | |
| 15-30 minutes and this area is very close to | | | | Ayios Merkourios Monastery |
| the beach. | | | | |
| | | | Agia Harbour |
| Places of Interest | | | | |
| | | | Restaurant Recommendations |
| Tombs of the Kings | | | | |
| | | | Lizas Place Tavern |
| Wide area containing underground tombs carved | | | | |
| out of solid rock dating to 4th century BC, | | | | This tavern is only 500meters from the villas |
| many decorated with Doric pillars. Whether | | | | offering local Cuisine in a nice atmosphere. |
| Kings were buried here or not, the | | | | |
| magnificence of the tombs gave the locality | | | | GOLF |
| its name. | | | | |
| | | | Cyprus is the new jewel in the crown for |
| Restaurant Recommendations | | | | golfers seeking golfing breaks in the warmth |
| | | | of the eastern Mediterranean. It offers |
| Fat Mama's | | | | golfers challenging world-class championship |
| | | | courses, top quality hotels, safety, warm |
| The fillet steak is superb and the portions | | | | hospitality and almost year round sunshine. |
| are massive. The restaurant offers | | | | There are currently three golf courses within |
| "entertainment" throughout your meal. You | | | | a short drive of Paphos. |
| can't book so just turn up. | | | | |
| | | | Aphrodite Hills Golf Club |
| Peach Blossom | | | | |
| | | | This spectacular Resort Course designed by |
| Excellent Chinese/Japanese/Thai Restaurant. | | | | Cabell Robinson really puts Cyprus on the |
| One of the best in Paphos. Opposite Fat Mamas | | | | golfing map. It is located on two stunning |
| | | | plateaus with views of the Med. Its fantastic |
| Phukett | | | | condition provides for a great golfing |
| | | | experience. Must play course when in Cyprus - |
| Another excellent Chinese restaurant | | | | on a par with top resort courses in Europe. |
| | | | 20km from Kato Paphos. |
| Alteo | | | | |
| | | | Par: 71, Yardage: 6815, Maximum handicap: 28 |
| Classy modern European restaurant | | | | |
| | | | Website: |
| Sisyfos | | | | |
| | | | Tsada Golf Club |
| Offers local and international cuisine and is | | | | |
| reasonably priced | | | | Founded in 1994 on the hills of Tsada, the |
| | | | Tsada Golf Club is set in the grounds of a |
| CORAL BAY | | | | 12th century monastery, in a gentle valley. |
| | | | Situated on the outskirts of Paphos on an |
| Coral Bay is 10km from Kato Paphos and has | | | | altitude of 550m above sea level, it ensures |
| developed into a tourist area and holiday | | | | cool breezes during the summer months. From |
| village with houses owned by locals as well | | | | the 7th tee a monk can often be seen in the |
| as many British, who have established a well | | | | garden of the monastery. The course, designed |
| organised community. There are a number of | | | | by Donald Steel in two loops of nine, reveals |
| tavernas and restaurants and the sandy | | | | the subtle hand of a man who always allows a |
| beaches are some of the best in the area. The | | | | course to blend into its natural |
| water is very shallow so it is ideal for | | | | surroundings. 10km from Paphos. |
| young children and non-swimmers and there is | | | | |
| a wealth of water sports facilities on the | | | | Par: 72, Yardage: 6060, Maximum handicap: 28 |
| beach. | | | | |
| | | | Website: |
| Places of Interest | | | | |
| | | | Secret Valley Golf Club |
| Maa-Paleokastro | | | | |
| | | | It lies in a scenic valley with grand trees |
| An early bronze age settlement which was | | | | adding to the course`s maturity and the |
| fortified and believed to be a major | | | | beautiful scalped natural rock formations |
| disembarkation point for the first Greek | | | | offer panoramic views to the golfer. It`s |
| settlers to the island. | | | | believed that the course lies by "Petra tou |
| | | | Romiou" the legendary birthplace of |
| Restaurant Recommendations | | | | Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. |
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| Coral King | | | | The front nine offers four holes for warming |
| | | | up, two birdie opportunities and a dog leg. |
| Situated in the heart of Coral Bay this | | | | The back nine plays longer than the first |
| restaurant offer a lovely setting with | | | | nine and the challenge starts immediately - |
| efficient, friendly waiter service | | | | no warm-up holes on this side. 18km from |
| | | | Paphos. |
| Viklari | | | | |
| | | | Par: 72, Yardage: 6120, Maximum handicap: 28 |
| Located near Avakas Gorge. In the summer you | | | | |
| can sit out in the sun on the top of a | | | | Website: |
| mountain with a cool breeze blowing through | | | | |
| the vines. Viklari is made out of the remains | | | | SCUBA DIVING |
| of an old castle (The Last Castle) with grape | | | | |
| vines hanging above your head. The grapes are | | | | Paphos makes a good destination for divers |
| served as a desert if you want them. The food | | | | and Paphos Lettings recommends leading dive |
| is mainly Cypriot salads and BBQ'S-absolutely | | | | centre Cydive. Cydive has been established in |
| delicious! A very nice restaurant! It is | | | | Paphos for over 25 years and was the first |
| advisable to try to get here with an off-road | | | | dive centre in Cyprus to achieve PADI IDC |
| vehicle. Open in season, but probably best to | | | | five-star accreditation. |
| telephone first on 26 991088 or 99 489000. | | | | |
| | | | Cydive offer a wide range of dives, training |
| Phideas Tavern | | | | courses and packages including diving for |
| | | | children. They visit over 50 dive sites |
| Is a must for any visit to Coral Bay. Your | | | | throughout the year and at any one time they |
| host will be Phideas, an evenings | | | | have 24 unique sites in their fortnightly |
| entertainment in himself. As you will see | | | | timetable. |
| when you walk through his door, he has a | | | | |
| collection of tea towels from around the | | | | Cyprus is a good place to learn to dive with |
| world, so if you are coming pack a tea towel | | | | some basic sites on offer, as well as |
| with some sort of local design in your | | | | progression onto the simple wrecks then onto |
| suitcase, he will get you to personally sign | | | | the more adventurous wreck, cave and tunnel |
| it before hanging it with the hundreds of | | | | and night dives. Most dive sites are only a |
| others he has in his collection. The food is | | | | few minutes boat journey and there are a |
| meze, which means he will bring you various | | | | number of shore dives available. The Zenobia |
| Cypriot dishes one after another until you | | | | is one of the best wreck dives in the world |
| tell him to stop, you get everything from | | | | and the wreck is worth a trip to Cyprus for |
| salads, cheeses, grilled meats, sausages, | | | | alone. There are also sites where artefacts |
| it's truly an experience to remember!! | | | | such as Roman pottery can be found on the |
| | | | seabed. |
| PEYIA | | | | |
| | | | Please call us on 08700 429147 or email at |
| The picturesque village of Peyia tumbles down | | | | address below to receive a 5% discount and a |
| a hillside overlooking the sea. The village | | | | representative from Cydive will contact you. |
| has a church and some interesting little | | | | |
| houses and is of Byzantine origin. Most of | | | | SKIING |
| the accommodation in Peyia are villas | | | | |
| situated between the village and Coral Bay. | | | | It has to rate as one of the strangest places |
| | | | to find a ski run, but Mt Olympos, the |
| Places of Interest | | | | highest point on Cyprus, boasts not one but |
| | | | four pistes. In addition, there are three |
| Jail Pub | | | | T-bar ski lifts, a ski school, a shop hiring |
| | | | out skis and boots and a restaurant. Nobody |
| Situated in the village and used to be a | | | | comes to Cyprus specifically to ski, but if |
| regional prison in Ottoman times | | | | you are here at the right time of year |
| | | | (December to February) and fancy a quick |
| Restaurant Recommendations | | | | slalom in between the islands more |
| | | | traditional sights, it is certainly a unique |
| Kyrenia | | | | place in which to strap on the skis. |
| | | | |
| Serves a good fixed meze | | | | Hera - 350m long - Beginner |
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| Peyia | | | | Aphrodite - 150m long - Beginner |
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| Generous-portioned appetizers and nearly | | | | Hermes - 150m long - Intermediate |
| always full | | | | |
| | | | Zeus - 500m long - Advanced |
| YEROSKIPOU | | | | |
| | | | At both the North Face (Zeus lift) and |
| The village of Yeroskipou is 2km from Kato | | | | especially the Sun Valley area of the resort, |
| Paphos. The worship of Aphrodite brought | | | | there is ski equipment rental via the Cyprus |
| great importance to this village where her | | | | Ski Club. It pays to get there early as the |
| Holy Gardens (Yieros Kipos) was where | | | | rental equipment ranges from excellent high |
| pilgrims stopped to relax before continuing | | | | quality latest models to mediocre relics of |
| there journey to the Holy Temple of | | | | 20+ years ago, and on busy weekends they all |
| Paleapaphos. The village square, with cafes | | | | go pretty fast! |
| and souvenir shops, is always busy with | | | | |
| people. | | | | A daily ski-pass costs around CY£13, |
| | | | Lessons CY£11 and equipment hire CY£10 |
| Places of Interest | | | | |
| | | | WATER PARK |
| Folk Art Museum | | | | |
| | | | Located close to the sea front within the |
| The name of the village comes from the Greek | | | | tourist area of Kato Paphos. Nestling amidst |
| word "Hieroskepos", the sacred Garden of | | | | 3500sqm of landscaped grounds, it allows |
| Aphrodite. Fascinating collection of Cyprus | | | | comfortable spread of its wide range of |
| folk arts and crafts gathered together in the | | | | attractions, facilities and food & beverage |
| house known as Hadjismith. | | | | outlets. Perfect engineering and the latest |
| | | | technology guarantees a high level of safety |
| Ayia Paraskevi Church | | | | and water hygiene. There are all types of |
| | | | water slides, shutes and even kamikaze style |
| One of the most interesting and attractive | | | | slides for those who enjoy speed. If you |
| Byzantine Churches on the island, dating to | | | | prefer taking life at a more leisurely pace, |
| the 10th century, with a vaulted basilica, a | | | | that is equally possible on the `Lazy River` |
| nave and two aisles surmounted by five domes, | | | | and as water fun is hungry work, there are |
| with later frescoes dating to the 15th | | | | plenty of places to enjoy a snack and cool |
| century. | | | | drink before going on your favourite ride - |
| | | | just one more time... |
| Restaurant Recommendations | | | | |
| | | | WALKING |
| Seven St Georges Tavern | | | | |
| | | | Paphos offers a number of walks the most |
| Experience a truly authentic Cypriot evening | | | | popular of which are as follows: |
| (closed Monday) | | | | |
| | | | The Aphrodite Trail - 7.5km - 3 hours |
| CHLORAKAS | | | | duration |
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| The village is 5km from Kato Paphos and is | | | | Starts at the Baths of Aphrodite with views |
| where ancient tombs were found. It is located | | | | of Polis and the Paphos Forest. |
| just off the coastal road to Coral Bay. Many | | | | |
| properties in the village have sea views. | | | | The Adonis Trail - 7.5km - 3 hours duration |
| | | | |
| Places of Interest | | | | Starts at the Baths of Aphrodite with views |
| | | | of Lara, Tzioni and Karavopetres beaches. |
| Panayia Khryseleousa Church | | | | |
| | | | The Smigies Trail - 2.5km - 1-hour duration |
| Dating back to the 13th century and one of | | | | or 5km - 2-hour duration |
| the rarest of its type in Cyprus | | | | |
| | | | Starts at Neo Chorio with views east of Polis |
| Restaurant Recommendations | | | | Chrysochous Bay, Latchi, Pachyammos and |
| | | | Paphos Forest. |
| Petros | | | | |
| | | | Pissouromouttis Trail - 3km - 1.5 hours |
| Petros the owner also cooks and waits. Very | | | | duration |
| pleasant service which opens from breakfast | | | | |
| till late into the night. A few tables | | | | Starts at Neo Chorio with views of Polis Bay |
| situated outside on the small balcony. Menu | | | | and the beaches of the Akamas. |
| is typical Cypriot but you can also pop in | | | | |
| there during the day to make a special | | | | Kathikas Trail - 2km - 1-hour duration |
| request or ask Mrs.Petros to make a | | | | |
| vegetarian dish. Very reasonably priced and | | | | Starts near Kathikas and passes a stone-built |
| good village wine. | | | | fountain and the chapel at Agia Marina |
| | | | |
| Railway Tavern | | | | The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (Tel 020 7569 |
| | | | 8800) publish a guide called Nature Trails |
| Good British pub food | | | | which lists a number of other trails on the |
| | | | island. |
| KISSONERGA | | | | |
| | | | KARTING |
| The village is 7km from Kato Paphos and was | | | | |
| built in the middle ages as an agricultural | | | | There is karting in Kato Paphos (near the |
| estate, although remains have been found of | | | | water park) and in Coral bay. |
| even earlier civilisations. It is a centre | | | | |