Villas Pissouri

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Villas Pissouri are an ideal location for local excursions. The village is situated between Limassol and Paphos and belongs to Limassol District. It's a small place with about 1100 inhabitants. The original Pissouri is located on a high cliff and still retains a very original character with its narrow streets and taverns. Outside the village a few residential areas have emerged which have a beautiful view over the valley and the sea.
Our Pissouri holiday villas are mainly situated in the tourist area down at Pissouri Bay. A pretty, natural sand-pebble beach with gorgeous azure waters. A few taverns and shops have been established and there is only one hotel, a few apartment-hotels and a residential areas, some are located in the hills and enjoy a wonderful view. Pissouri is a place to linger and relax. The village lies near two golf courses and therefore also quite popular with golfers.

There are a few points of interest:

Kourion - between Pissouri and Limassol. A wonderful, well-preserved theater perched on a hill with a fantastic view. The theater is still used in the summer for theater and other performances, and has excellent acoustics. Right next door there is an archaeological site with well-preserved mosaics and old house foundations.

Petra tou Romiou - between Pissouri and Paphos. A popular viewpoint and photo opportunity. "Aphrodite’s Rock" is ,according to legend, the place where the goddess Aphrodite has risen from the sea foam.

Apollo sanctuary - between Pissouri and Limassol. Here you can explore at the remains of the sanctuary of Apollo Hylates.

Paphos and Limassol are each about 25 minutes driving away and definitely worth an occasional visit.