Category: Discover Cyprus

Cyprus: The Port of History and Culture

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Before the armies of Alexander the Great made their famous thrusts east toward lands unconquered, their ships called into port at Cyprus to be readied and refitted.

The same strategic location that made Cyprus a crucial starting point for Alexander’s expanding empire makes the island a desirable centre today for a calmer kind of maritime activity… cruising.

Whether for a cruise that originates on the island, as a port of call or a fly and cruise option, today Cyprus is among the premier cruising destinations in the Mediterranean…

Pyla Beach

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Located in the Larnaka (Larnaca) district of Pyla, along Dhekelia Road, the beach of Pyla offers a complete day out for all the family, thanks to a host of facilities and the amenities of the surrounding area.

Set amidst an expanse of greenery, the sands are fine grey and the clean waters are calm and shallow, making the beach popular with all, including families with small children.

Facilities include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, a children’s playground, beach volleyball and beach tennis courts, beach bars and water sports. Beach tennis tournaments are held on the sands, and beachgoers can watch the regular summer events – and sometimes participate in them. There are also a variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, kiosks, convenience stores and accommodation along Dhekelia Road.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from June – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking facilities.

The beach also offers disabled access.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.97923 Lon: 33.69947

Dasoudi Beach – Blue Flag

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The beach that has it all!

Located in Germasogeia – the heart of the Lemesos (Limassol) tourist area – the 1 km long, Dasoudi Beach provides everything for the perfect day out, and is the town’s most popular coastal strip.

The beach has golden sands, and clean and calm seawaters that deepen fairly quickly. Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, water sports and diving centre, beach volleyball court, children’s playground, bicycle station and even an Olympic size swimming pool.

The beach has a small forest (‘dasoudi’ in Greek) running adjacent to it with a beautiful footpath trailing through it. As such, it is a favourite for strolling, jogging and relaxing on the periodic benches.

Beachgoers can choose between the organised facilities or the quieter spots under the eucalyptus, pine and acacia trees behind the sandy shore. There are also a variety of restaurants, fish taverns, cafes, bars, kiosks, convenience stores and accommodation in the area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October. The beach also offers disabled access, including a special wheelchair to help disabled persons enter the sea with assistance from the lifeguards.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available, and a bus stop located nearby.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.692581 Lon: 33.081921

Pachyammos 1 Beach, Geroskipou, Pafos (Paphos) – Blue Flag

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A small and quieter beach.

Located in the Geroskipou area of the Pafos (Paphos) district, the small, 50-metre long beach of Pachyammos 1 is the peaceful choice for a coast away from the crowds, yet only 4 km from Pafos centre.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports. A variety of restaurants and kiosks and available nearby.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.740756 Lon: 32.430717

Pachyammos Beach, Kato Pafos (Paphos) – Blue Flag

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A conveniently positioned and popular beach.

Located in the heart of the tourist area of Kato Pafos (Paphos) – off of the main road of Poseidonos Avenue – the first beach of Pachyammos is a popular and bustling coastal strip.

The beach boasts golden sands and very few rocks, along with clean seawaters. Facilities on the beach include sun beds, umbrellas. A variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, kiosks, shops, accommodation and entertainment establishments are located nearby.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

The beach also offers disabled access.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.173993 Lon: 32.585357

Laourou Beach – Blue Flag

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A pretty resort beach.

Located in the resort of Pegeia in the Pafos (Paphos) region, the pretty beach of Laourou boasts golden sands and calm, clean seawaters.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.947941 Lon: 32.313164

Polis Chrysochous Municipal Beach

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A lovely beach in the popular tourist resort of Polis Chrysochous.

Located in the popular and thriving tourist resort of Polis Chrysochous in the Pafos (Paphos) region, the Municipal beach is set amidst lovely natural surroundings.

The sands are deep golden, and the clean seawaters here are calm, making it a popular choice for all, including families with children.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, dustbins, and water sports. There are also a variety of restaurants, fish taverns, cafes, bars, kiosks, and accommodation in the area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

The beach offers disabled access, including a special chair to help disabled persons enter the water, with assistance from the lifeguard tower. Moreover, an innovative system (Seatrac) that offers autonomous full access to the sea for the disabled is installed on the beach.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.039105 Lon: 32.404179

Camping Site (Dasoudi Beach), Polis Chrysochous – Blue Flag

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A favourite beach to camp on.

Located in the popular and thriving tourist resort of Polis Chrysochous in the Pafos (Paphos) region, the Camping Site beach is a favourite camping spot, with its mixture of sand and pebbles.

Set amidst greenery, the clean seawaters here are calm and shallow. Thanks to its lovely natural surroundings, campers and beachgoers can also enjoy a walk through a nature trail, as well as sleeping under the stars to the lullaby of the waves.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, dustbins, recycling bins and water sports. There are also a variety of restaurants, fish taverns, cafes, bars, kiosks and accommodation in the area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by bike, bus or car, with car-parking available. The site cannot be reached by foot.

The beach also offers disabled access.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 35.043168 Lon: 32.417484

Coral Bay Beach – Blue Flag

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A coast that ranks amongst the loveliest of the region.

Located in the Pafos (Paphos) region in Pegeia – a thriving tourist resort – the 500-metre long, Coral Bay Beach is considered to be one of the loveliest coasts of the area.

The sands are deep golden, and the clean seawaters here are calm and shallow, making it a popular choice for all, including families with children. The beach is enclosed by a pair of limestone headlands and has abundant greenery, further enhancing its beauty.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, dustbins, recycling bins and water sports. There are a variety of restaurants, fish taverns, cafes, bars, kiosks and accommodation in the area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available and bus stop nearby.

The beach also offers disabled access.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.854982 Lon: 32.368063

Geroskipou Municipal Beach – Blue Flag

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A beach full of life and activity.

Located in the Geroskipou area of the Pafos (Paphos) district, the 400-metre long, sandy Municipal Beach is a hub of activity from water sports and sporting tournaments, to concerts.

The sands are deep green/golden, and the clean seawaters here are calm and shallow, making it a popular choice for all, including families with children.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, showers, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, dustbins, recycling bins, water sports and a children’s playground. There are also restaurants, fish taverns, cafes, bars kiosks, convenience stores and accommodation in the area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike, bus or car, with car-parking available.

Disabled access is also available.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.736185 Lon: 32.441893