Dora
| Region |
 |
|
|||||||||
|
 |
| Peyia (Pegeia) Peyia, a hillside village about 15 minutes by car from the town of Paphos, is a favourite retreat for those seeking an escape from their usual routine. It is sheltered by the green mountains on its northern side and overlooks the full expanse of the Mediterranean to the south. It has grown a lot in recent years it is now designated a town with its own municipality, but in its centre it retains its quaint village image. |
 |
|
| There are several coffee shops, grocers, a chemist, a bakery and a number and heartily welcoming tavernas, which provide simple but excellent food at very reasonable prices. A picturesque drive North along winding roads through the Pegia forest and pretty villages brings you to the Akamas Peninsula and Latchi's beaches, giving the possibility of countless memorable days out. |
||
| |
||
|
 |
|
| 3.5 km from the superb beaches of Coral Bay and a short drive from charming Ayios Georgios harbour and the fascinating area of the sea caves.. Local amenities and sports include cycling, tennis, horse riding, paragliding, go-karting, swimming and a variety of beach activities. Safaris run regularly to all parts of the island from here . There are also rock-hewn tombs of the Roman period scattered throughout the area. Pegeia is also well-known for its fountains in the stone paved village square. |
||
 |
 |
|
Coral Bay |
||
| This Coral Bay Villa is within 2 minutes walk from the main road of the popular resort of Coral Bay which offers everything you need for a perfect holiday. The resort centre is lined with shops, bars, tavernas, cafes and restaurants serving a choice of local and international cuisine. |
 |
|
| In the day, life is based around the idyllic sandy bay, where the calm shallow waters makes excellent bathing for children and there is a wide selection of water-sports available on the beachfront. |  |
|
| Kato Paphos The capital of the west and positively teeming with history is Paphos, site of the island's second international airport. The resort town (Kato Pafos) has as its focal point a charming fishing harbour by Paphos Fort, lined with open-air cafes and tavernas that serve a tempting menu of the day's It was on Paphos shoreline that the mythological Goddess Aphrodite was born, a legend that spawned a massive wave of cult worship from neighbouring countries that lasted several centuries. The large rock that juts from the sea is known as 'Petra tou Romiou' - The Venus Rock - while the Baths of Aphrodite at Polis also echoes her apparent penchant for the island. At Palaepaphos, Kouklia lie the remains of the Goddess' earliest Sanctuary. Another 'first' for Paphos was its early recognition of Christianity. While under Roman rule in 45 A.D., it was here that Saint Paul converted the first ruler to the faith. |
||
 |
 |
|
| The legacy from its remarkable history adds up to nothing less than an open museum, so much so that UNESCO simply added the whole town to its World Cultural Heritage List. Among the treasures iiiK-arlhed, are the remarkable mosaics in the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus and Aion, beautifully preserved after 16 centuries under the soil. Then there are the mysterious vaults and caves, the Tombs of the Kings, the Pillar to which Saint Paul was allegedly tied and whipped, the ancient Odeon Theatre and other places of interest including the Byzantine Museum and the its Archaeological Museum. | ||
 |
 |
|
| Unavoidably, sooner or later, the children in the group will have had enough of culture, nature and "old ruins", and a day at Aphrodite's massive water park (a few minutes drive away) will get everybody excited for days before and thrilled and content for days after. Of course you can join in as well (if you dare!). | ||
 |
 |
|
| |
||
| Golf in Cyprus, Golf Courses in Cyprus Cyprus now has 3 golf courses in the Paphos area on the southwest corner of the island (Tsada, Secret valey and Aphrodites Hills). More than enough to keep you occupied for your holiday. In addition to this planning permission has been granted for further courses to be developed so making Cyprus a new golf destination. The jewel in the crown is of course the new Aphrodite Hills completed in November 2002. All 3 are within half an hour drive from the villa. |
||