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5 min walk from Pissouri Bay front with its an informal collection of excellent fish tavernas and restaurants along the fringe of the sand and shingle beach
5 min drive or taxi ride up the hill to the traditional Pissouri village which somehow managed to maintain its authentic charm.
about 10 mins drive to the birthplace of Aphrodite and to two of the best international standard golf courses in Cyprus
about 20 minutes drive to Paphos (and Paphos Airport) and and similar to Limassol (Lemesos)

Pissouri Pissouri village is perhaps the only seaside village in Cyprus which has retained its original architecture and environment. The village itself stands on a hilltop with a sea level difference of 250 metres and for the most part is built using solid stone walls. The village income is mainly from agriculture (vineyards) and the local vineyards set in the valley (next to the villa) are considered to be some of the best on the island. The village has extensive forestland which provides miles for walking in a most pleasant and enjoyable environment.
		The village centre has been preserved with Governmental assistance and a village square which is surrounded be small family run restaurants and cafes, is extremely popular among both locals and foreign visitors. The village, in addition to the family run businesses in the village itself, provides shops / entertainment / restaurants situated within the bay, at a distance of 500 metres west of the villa. Sports -Sea sports are available on the beach, while the walkways and agricultural roads are available for those who want to walk within nature.

Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou)
At the entrance of the administrative region of Pafos' district, in the south coast of the island and in one of the most beautiful beaches of Cyprus, with excellent natural beauty where the mountain sluggishly joins with the sea, lies "Petra tou Romiou". It is a large rock -actually an atoll -from the depths of the ocean's bed. Upon the rock one can find fossils, corals, and pieces of shells. The rock is accompanied by other smaller rocks, in the sea and on the nearby shore.A rock ridden with legend, tradition, and memories. A rock with which the whole island associates with. The fertile Greek imagination chose Cyprus -and that rock in particular -as the place where the Goddess of Beauty and Love emerged out of the froth of the sea. According to tradition, the name of the rock -Petra tou Romiou" (rock of the Greek) -relates to the legend of Digenis Akritas of the mediaeval times. Tradition reports that this huge rock was hurtled by Digenis against the Saracen raiders from the mountains of Troodos. The ancient legend however wants Petra and the entire complex of naked rocks to be fragments of a large oyster that carried Aphrodite to the beaches of Cyprus, after it journeyed her to the seas and the oceans. In the region of Petra tou Romiou, legend, tradition, unsparing natural beauty, the sun, the sea, and the blue colour of the sky play between them and create a very dream-like scene.

Golf in Cyprus, Golf Courses in Cyprus
Cyprus Golf holidays - Cyprus now has 3 golf courses in the Paphos area on the southwest corner of the island. 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. The Tsada Golf Club is within 10 mins from the villa while the other two are less than half an hour away. A brief description of the 3 Paphos Cyprus golf courses follows.

The Aphrodite Hills Golf Club Imagine a vision of sunny skies and world class sport, picture an undulating course dotted with olive and carob trees, manicured fairways and challenging pot bunkers overlooking the sea, a journey that begins with enthusiasm and ends in immense satisfaction. Aphrodite sits atop 2 plateaus overlooking the Mediterranean coastline and the fabled birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite - the Petra tou Romiou (the Rock of Venus).



The 6,665 meter-long course is a par 71 designed by Cabell B. Robinson. The five tee positions give every golfer a fair chance. This great complex includes an academy par 3 course for learners; an excellent 350m double ended driving range off grass. 4 target greens with bunkers and a short game practice area. It has 2 resident professional instructors. The spacious and well-appointed clubhouse has a pro-shop and locker rooms, and the bar and restaurant terraces afford the most magnificent views over the coastline and out to sea.



The Secret Valley Golf Club The Secret Valley Golf Club is 18km east of Paphos, very close to the Petra tou Romiou, and lies in a scenic valley of many-coloured rock formations, softened by the planting of many trees and flowering shrubs along the fairways. This is only 5 minutes from Aphrodite Hills. This is a par 71 course of 5,904 meters in length, and offers practice facilities including chipping areas with bunkers and putting greens. The wooden-built clubhouse is similar to that at Tsada, with a veranda overlooking the man-made lake and flowering gardens. You can walk this course or take a buggy



The Tsada Golf Club The Tsada Golf Club is an elevated 18-hole grass course set on the hills of the Monastery of Stavros tis Mhintis. You may actually see the monks walking in their gardens - a very romantic setting for your game! This par 72 course covers 6,060 meters in length and most of the fairways are on hillsides, making the course more interesting.
The wooden-built clubhouse has a bar and restaurant with terrace overlooking the course and landscape beyond. This course is about half an hour from Aphrodite Hills. You can walk this course or take a buggy.

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Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou)