About – Pissouri Village

About – Pissouri Village

About - Pissouri Village

Pissouri Village - Our Picturesque Neighbour

Googlemap Location: Pissouri Village Square
Googlemap Location: Pissouri Bay

Pissouri is a quiet, traditional and very picturesque village around a 15 minute drive from Aphrodite Hills, towards Limassol.  Pissouri is considered as having two areas; the village (with gorgeous village square) and the bay (with a wonderful beach).

The village itself sits on a hillside, facing the south offering wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the Troodos mountains. In the heart of the village you can find the lovely cobble-floored village square which has a beautiful fountain, enclaved by a selection of lovely tavernas and bars. We recommend parking near the village square and taking some time to meander around the village, in and out of its little winding narrow streets, where you can get a real sense of Cypriot life – the village houses with courtyards and abundance of local plants are lovely to see, and the quiet nature of the village is really refreshing, it’s like taking a trip back in time.

Other highlights in the village include:
* Apostle Andrea Gothic-style Church: in the village square
* Pissouri Amphitheatre: near the village square. Entertainment events run throughout the year here and are a wonderful experience if you get the chance to attend; the modern amphitheatre has a gorgeous view of the sunset and sea, made even more magical by live music under the stars.
* Cape Aspro: the stunning Cape that sweeps from Pissouri towards Aphrodite’s Rock (roughly 500 feet high). This area is one of the most stunning in Cyprus, with limestone cliffs dropping into the vast Mediterranean Sea. If you are a walker, then the view of Cape Aspro can be enjoyed on the Genesis Nature Trail, starting up in the village near the residential area known as ‘Pine Bay’.
* Cyprus Nights: normally hosted every Friday in the village square throughout summer season. This is a really entertaining way of enjoying and learning about Cypriot Culture with traditional food, music and dancing.

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Pissouri Bay is home to Pissouri Beach, a beautiful pebble beach enclosed by stunning white limestone cliffs, which we definitely recommend our guests visit during their stay in Cyprus. The beach hosts plenty of sunbeds and parasols, as well as a great choice of watersports – whether you’re into adrenaline rushed jet skiing or a relaxed kayak, this is a beautiful spot from which to enjoy all varieties of fun in the sea. A day at the beach here is a wonderful way to spend time, with lots of little shops and restaurants to get your ice creams and refreshments from, some on the beaches edge, some on the main road running parallel to the beach.

Walkers can also enjoy exploring Cape Aspro from here, on the Cape Aspro Nature Trail starting near the Columbia Beach Hotel at the far end of the bay.

Whether you choose to visit the village or the bay, or both, make sure you read our Eating Out Guide for Pissouri Village and Eating Out Guide for Pissouri Bay for ideas on the best eateries around.

Pissouri Bay residential area, showing white houses sitting on Cypriot countryside with rolling hills in the background.

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About – Kouklia Village

About – Kouklia Village

About – Kouklia Village

Kouklia Village - Our Beloved Neighbour

Googlemap Location: Kouklia Village

Kouklia Village is situated just a 5 minute drive from Aphrodite Hills, towards Paphos. A quiet, traditional village, Kouklia is a wonderful place to visit to get a real taste of Cypriot village life, and also a great place to learn about some of the island’s history.

While you’re here, make sure to visit one of the taverna’s in the square – Gabriel’s is our favourite, but you can read our Eating Out Guide for Kouklia for more inspiration. During the summer months the locals block off the village square to cars so that the restaurants can collectively put on a weekly ‘Cyprus Night’ which features local music, dancing, cuisine and all round fun – we highly recommend the Cyprus Nights here, they are a wonderful way to get familiar with Cypriot culture. The Cyprus Nights normally take place every Thursday evening in summer months, we recommend that you check with the restaurants in our 8509 Magazine guide for up to date information.

Kouklia: Ancient City-Kingdom Palaepaphos, Aphrodite’s Birthplace

The History of Kouklia is somewhat significant in Cyprus. Palaepaphos (meaning Old Paphos) is the name given to the area that is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, Beauty & Fertility, which was one of the most celebrated pilgrimage centres of the ancient Greek world, and once a city-kingdom of Cyprus.  It is thought that the ancient tradition of worshipping Aphrodite was practiced in Cyprus from as early as the Neolithic period – more details on it’s history can be found on the Department of Antiquities Website (click Here).

In September 1980, Palaepafos and Nea Pafos became the first Cypriot sites to be included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

Palaepaphos is located within the limits of the modern village of Kouklia (just 5 minutes from Aphrodite Hills Resort), where excavations are still taking place today.  It is home to many archaeological monuments which can be visited today, including the ‘Sanctuary of Aphrodite’ (a temple including two ancient shrines for the Goddess), and the ‘Northeast Gate of the defensive wall’ (remains of the ancient fortification for the old town) and ‘The Church of Panagia Katholiki’ (dating from the 12th or 13th century AD).

Ancient Manor House gothic hall in Kouklia Village - stone, arched interiors.

Lusignian Manor House should get a special mention because it is very well preserved and it’s Gothic Hall is considered to be one of the finest surviving monuments of Frankish profane architecture on the island; so much so that the Hall nowadays plays host to concerts – it’s acoustics are wonderful.  The International Pharos Chamber Music Festival takes place here every year and is a special event that we recommend, even if you’re not into chamber music (this event normally takes place towards the end of May every year). The Manor House also hosts the local museum where various finds from Palaepaphos site are on display.

The famous Aphrodite’s Rock is also located within the Kouklia region – read more about it here.

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