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Peyia village, 15 km northwest of Paphos, is one of the most attractive and friendly villages in south-west Cyprus. It enjoys the advantages of both a quiet rural location, and glorious views of the sparkling Mediterranean and the surrounding countryside. Peyia is ideally located in a moderately developed area of Paphos. The beautiful sandy beaches, the crystal blue sea and the peculiar rock formations are unique to the area . 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 . Several family-run taverns and restaurants serve excellent fresh food at competitive prices.
There are also rock-hewn tombs of the Roman period scattered throughout the area. Peyia is also well-known for its fountains in the stone paved village square. Close enough to Paphos to allow guests to explore the area, the village is located in a delightfully peaceful place, only two kilometers from the wonderful beach of Coral Bay where there are shops, bars, cafés and restaurants.
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Facilities in Peyia are mainly situated on the main road leading into Peyia Village. You will find a Chemist a bakery which serves delicious bread first thing in the morning and a butchers.There are three banks in Peyia. All exchange money either British travellers cheques or Cypriot travellers cheques and cash. If you are changing travellers cheques don't forget your passports. Banks are open from 8:30 - 12:30 Monday to Friday. Please be warned the banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday and afternoons. There are no cash machines (hole in the wall facilities ) in Peyia Village, the nearest cash machine is at Coral Bay |
About Paphos
Paphos is a very beautiful special place.
The birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty where legend has it that she rose from the sea and came onto the shores near to Paphos in a place called Petra Tou Romiou, also known as Aphrodite's Rock.
Located on the South West side of the island, Paphos enjoys the best all year round climate having on average 340 days of sunshine. Today's Paphos is a modern and very popular tourist resort but has also retained much of its original charm and history and still has numerous archaeological sites. There are many top class restaurants along with traditional taverns, cafes, bars and clubs and first class hotel accommodation available. For those looking for adventure there are numerous activities such as scuba diving, quad bikes, jet skies, paragliding, horse riding and even snowboarding and skiing in the winter months on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains. For those looking for something a little more relaxing golf is available in Paphos with three excellent golf courses and more planned for the future. Mountain biking, boat trips, hiking, nature trails and the nearby Akamas National Park and many archaeological places of interest will ensure you are kept entertained. For those who love shopping you will find a mixture of both modern boutiques to traditional arts and crafts, souvenir shops and markets ensuring you find that perfect gift.
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For those who are looking to make Paphos their new home there are many advantages. From the high standard of living to a low crime rate, an excellent climate and easy connections throughout Europe with two international airports and now being a full member state of the European Union, there has never been a better time to make the move. |
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