Top choice in Cyprus
This atmospheric old mansion with a popular restaurant dates back some 200 years and was once home to a wealthy Pissourian. Located in the centre of the village, it has nine basic rooms (fan only) that have bags of simple country character and look out onto a flower-festooned central courtyard shaded by a magnificent mulberry tree.
Emel bus 70 runs from Lemesos to Pissouri (€1.50, 1½ hours, three daily Monday to Friday, two at weekends).
17.85 MILES
Nea Pafos (New Pafos) is, ironically, the name given to the sprawling Pafos Archaeological Site, to the west of Kato Pafos. Nea Pafos was the ancient city…
10.6 MILES
Defiantly perched on a hillside, with a sweeping view of the surrounding patchwork fields and the sea, Ancient Kourion is a spectacular site. Most likely…
18.36 MILES
Imagine yourself surrounded by ancient tombs in a desertlike landscape where the only sounds are waves crashing on rocks. The Tombs of the Kings, a Unesco…
21.59 MILES
The island’s most prosperous and opulent Orthodox monastery was founded in the 11th century by Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komninos after a bizarre series…
25.92 MILES
The remains at this archaeological site, about 11km east of Lemesos, belie its original importance. Amathous was one of Cyprus’ original four kingdoms,…
4.28 MILES
Possibly the most famous beach in Cyprus, Aphrodite’s Beach is distinctive for its two upright rocks, which are easy to spot, particularly as you'll…
17.43 MILES
This fascinating site was home to one of Pafos’ largest religious structures. What remains are the foundations of a 4th-century Christian basilica, which…
29.73 MILES
This stunning unspoilt beach has clean, calm water and pristine sands for those who want to escape people and parasols. The beach is most famous, however,…
3.4 MILES
An arc of fine pebbles and sand sheltered by low, white cliffs and backed by olive trees, this is one of the best beaches in the region. It’s signposted…
3.46 MILES
This lovely stretch of beach is home to the sophisticated Zias Beach Club and the Kyrenia Beach Restaurant, which is superb for seafood. The views of the…
4.28 MILES
Possibly the most famous beach in Cyprus, Aphrodite’s Beach is distinctive for its two upright rocks, which are easy to spot, particularly as you'll…
5.01 MILES
This cute museum explains the traditional process behind manufacturing carob pasteli (a Cypriot sweet), which was every Cypriot child’s favourite treat…
6.78 MILES
All you ever wanted to know about the humble olive and were afraid to ask. Oleastro is devoted to the story of this mainstay of Cypriot cuisine. The…
7.66 MILES
A World Heritage Site, the sanctuary is recognised as being one of the most important ancient sites related to Aphrodite in Cyprus and yet it is arguably…
7. Sanctuary of Apollon Ylatis
9.25 MILES
About 2km west of Ancient Kourion’s main entrance, and prominently signposted off the highway, is the Sanctuary of Apollon Ylatis, which is part of the…
10.5 MILES
This is a lovely beach of sand and small pebbles; the area is windy and attracts windsurfers and kiteboarders, as well as those who just want to chill out…