About Polis

When its comes to enjoying a place because it offers so many different things to do and see, it seems that Cyprus once again comes out tops. Whether you want to kick back and relax, take in inspiring historical sights or get involved in some action on your holiday, you need to look no further. 

There is one region in particular which seems to be gathering a reputation as the latest place to offer everything under one sky. The Polis region, which encompasses the northwest region of Cyprus, about 30 minutes drive from the popular Paphos resort area and 45 minutes from Paphos International Airport, is one of those places which holds a quiet sort of attraction to all those who visit it. 

From being the closest developed area to the magnificent Akamas Peninsula, to offering the freshest fish meze (famous island wide) to some amazing aquatic attractions with its pristine beaches and sparkling waters, Polis is no longer the poorer cousin of Paphos. Instead, it gives you the chance to enjoy Cyprus as those who are lucky enough to live there do. 

Of course, with Polis being a coastal town, you would be correct in assuming that there are beautiful beaches in the area. The whole of the Latchi area, which is part of the Polis region, is surrounded with beaches. While most of the beaches are of fine pebbles, it is worth every single step to get into the water. It’s as clear and clean as possible while the area even offers a beachside camping site. There can be fewer purer pleasures than waking up and walking two steps from your bed to take your morning swim in sparkling waters. 

And when it comes to enjoying local fresh food, you just have to visit one of the taverns on the Latchi beachfront. All the fish is freshly caught and one of the best gastronomic experiences has to be enjoying a leisurely fish meze, accompanied by a bottle of crisp white wine. Your meal is perfectly rounded off with a plate of fruit which is brought as dessert; more often than not it is picked fresh off the trees in the neighbouring fields. 

As an area, Polis is beautiful. Whatever you want to do, from lazing around the beach, to enjoying the thrill of watersports or just taking in nature with a leisurely forest walk, Polis has it for you.