Pissouri Bay beach
Located on the southern coast of Cyprus on the road from Limassol to Paphos, marked with the Blue Flag. Previously, there was a fishing port belonging to the small village of Pissouri, located in the neighborhood, but recently the resort has been actively developing and building up. Modern hotels and other real estate properties have grown on the coast that attract foreign tourists and investors who want to buy housing here. Despite this, Pissouri managed not to lose his charm and maintain a unique Cypriot atmosphere. The village often hosts "Cypriot nights" with national songs and dances, as well as harvest festivals, which bring together guests and residents of the island.
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Beach description
The beach is located in a cozy picturesque bay, surrounded by rocky capes. One and a half kilometer coastline is covered with medium-sized pebbles with small intersperses of golden sand. The sea in the bay is relatively calm, crystal clear, amazing turquoise color. Near the coast it is deep enough, the bottom is rocky, so you should carefully monitor small children and not leave them unattended.
The beach is equipped with toilets, changing rooms and showers, there are sun loungers and sunshades. For motorists free parking is provided. Visitors can play volleyball, enjoy water rides, diving and windsurfing. There is a rental point for sports equipment on the shore, there are diving and sailing schools in the village.
Access to Pissouri is free, however, like everywhere else in Cyprus. From April to October, surveillance of rescuers is organized, who daily from ten in the morning to six in the evening monitor the safety of vacationers and are ready to provide the necessary assistance.
All basic amenities are located in the central part of the beach, while its western and eastern extremities remain virtually untouched. Seabirds love to nest in the rocks. If you are lucky, you can even find rare green turtles.
Beyond Cape Asprotos, in the eastern part of the bay, there are small sandy bays where nudists prefer to relax. They are reliably hidden from prying eyes by an accumulation of huge boulders and are marked with Nude Beach plates.
Thanks to the modern highway running near the village, getting to Pissouri is very easy. A trip from Limassol or Paphos by taxi or rented car will not take more than twenty minutes, and regular bus services run from these cities.
When is it better to go?
The holiday season begins in Cyprus at the end of April, when the water in the sea warms up enough to feel comfortable for swimming. June – is the most comfortable month for relaxation: the temperature is pleasant, up to 26 to 30 degrees, the sea breeze freshes and tones up. In July-August, the island becomes too thick and glowing, but in September-October, comfortable conditions turn back again.
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Infrastructure
Along the beach a picturesque promenade stretches, where it is nice to hide from the heat in the shade of spreading trees and relax in one of the coastal taverns. The pedestrian area is equipped with ramps for the disabled and bicycle paths. There are benches along the promenade; an old chapel is located at the end of the embarkment.
There are the best hotels in Pissouri that meet the highest European standards. One of the most chic accommodation options is rightfully considered the resort complex Columbia Beach Resort 5 *, located right on the bay. In 2017, he was nominated for the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Twelve small, two-story bungalows surround a huge 80-meter pool that forms a delightful lagoon. It offers comfortable modern suites decorated by the best European designers, 5 restaurants, 7 bars, a tennis court, sports and playgrounds, a spa and a gym. There is even a powerful telescope for observing stars. The hotel has animation, during the day you can do dancing, yoga and aerobics, in the evenings there are discos and other recreational activities.
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Pissouri Bay is surrounded by picturesque white hills with breathtaking views of the sea and surroundings. Looking east, you can see pacifying rural landscapes and a picturesque coastline all the way to Limassol, in the west - the famous Aphrodite stone and the beach of the same name, and to the north - the entire Troodos ridge and Mount Olympus, the highest on the island.
Along the coast there are many hiking and cycling routes, which can be found in the local travel agency. And in the village itself there are a lot of interesting things, especially in the high season. In the evenings, guests and residents of Pissouri usually gather in the central square, where you can dine in a cozy restaurant, listen to music and enjoy the local flavor. A few steps from it there is the church of St. Andrew, the main shrine of these places. It is famous for its carved wooden iconostasis, which is a real work of art.
Another attraction of Pissouri is a modern open-air amphitheater, built in 2000. Festivals, concerts and theatrical performances are held here, and amazing views of the sea and the village open from the top of the hill.
Active curious tourists can explore the surroundings of Paphos and Limassol, as well as visit the famous Neophytos Monastery, Adonis Baths and Akamas National Park.