Pissouri Cyprus

The viillage resort of Pissouri in Cyprus is aLimassol is twenty minutes drive with more
traditional Cypriot village about half way betweenhypermarkets and shops than you can shake a
Limassol and Paphos. Positioned on a hill the villagestick at. In fact the modern motorway network
overlooks vineyards and is set against the backlinks the sleepy hamlet of Pissouri with all the
drop of the Troodas mountains. There aremajor resorts and the capital Nicosia. If you want
panoramic sea views over the clear blueculture and history Paphos is only a short hop
Mediterranean Ocean that is only a short walkfurther north along the motorway too. There you
from the village center too.will find a busy resort and town all rolled into one
Pissouri in Cyprus is a traditional Cypriot villagewith some of the Islands most coveted ancient
about half way between Limassol and Paphos.sites. Roman ruins, a restored ampitheatre and a
Positioned on a hill the village overlooks vineyardsmedieval fort are just a few of the places of
and is set against the back drop of the Troodasinterest you could visit within walking distance of
mountains. There are panoramic sea views overPahos harbor. The harbour itself is lined with
the clear blue Mediterranean Ocean that is only atrendy cafe bars where you can relax with a
short walk away at the foot of the hill. The villagedrink and take in the beautiful Mediterranean view.
square has a couple of banks and several miniEast of Pissouri along the same motorway is
markets along with the usual car hire agencyLarnaca and the Islands main airport. Larnaca
offices ect. Most of what you need for day totown is also a mix of resort and a thriving town
day living is available including a pharmacy and awith a great choice of shops should you need to
petrol station. There is even a local police stationindulge in a little retail therapy. The man made
in the village too giving Pissouri an air of a selfLarnaca beach is one of the best in Cyprus and a
contained community. There are plenty ofmodern promenade runs along its full length. At
tavernas and restaurants in the village as well asone end is the pretty marina and at the other
down on the beach area so you won't go shortstands a medieval fort. The sea front area is
of nourishment either. In fact you could spend athronged with pavement cafes and restaurants
real relaxing holiday right there in the villageincluding several major take fast food outlets
without the need to venture anywhere else insuch as Macdonalds. There are plenty of places of
Cyprus.interest to visit including several museums one of
Pissouri is ideal for those seeking a holiday awaywhich is situated in the square next to Larnaca
from the more crowded holiday resorts andchurch. The church of Saint Lazarus is alleged to
offers a more traditional Cypriot lifestyle. Dailybe the final resting place of the same Lazarus
village life there goes on much the same as it haswhom Jesus raised from the dead and it is
for decades and the tempo is laid back to say theclaimed the church stands on the site of his tomb.
least. The main employment in the area is ofYou may choose to use Pissouri has a base to
course the vineyards and wineries scattered allexplore the rest of Cyprus or maybe just spend
over the landscape. Be sure to sample the locala day visiting. Whatever you do the charm of this
wine in some of the village restaurants if you getlaid back village just a few minutes of the
the chance and don't be put off by the fact thathighway is sure to leave its mark on you. Its a
it's so cheap. Cyprus wines are amongst some oftaste of the real Cyprus, in many ways
the best in the Mediterranean area. If you enjoyuntouched by the hustle and bustle of the modern
local dishes like meze and kleftico you are in theage. After spending some time there you can't
right place. The restaurants up in the village tendhelp wondering how long it will be before the
to make a better job of it than those near thepressures of the outside world burst in on it.
beach but its all a matter of what you prefer.Maybe they never will and people will continue to
If you do get desperate for a large supermarketcome to recharge their inner batteries in this oasis
or the bustle of city life the main highway is onlythat is Pissouri Cyprus.
about a mile inland. The thriving metropolis of