Pissouri is a seaside village located in Limassol’s district, Cyprus (thirty kilometres westwards of Limassol’s centre), between Limassol and Pafos, about a 30 minute drive from either cities. The views from Pissouri village and its surroundings are spectacular. It is set on the eastern slopes of the ridge reaching the sea at Cape Aspro. To the East it is possible to see the countryside and the shore line all the way to Limassol, and to the north Troodos mountains, including Mount Olympus (6000 ft).

Pissouri retains its traditional Cypriot character, while successfully welcome its visitors to the village. Visitors can find almost anything they want in Pissouri - there are several shops and just every need is available. There is an amazing number of tavernas, restaurants and bars variety - and they are all good, serving food and drink of exceptional quality. There are also two banks in Pissouri village square.

Pissouri Beach with its special Cypriot atmosphere is located only 3 mil. From the village.

Things to do:

1. Boat Trips and Water Sports

There are boat trips from Paphos, Limassol varying in duration betwen 1 h. and a whole day. Size and style varies from swank motor yachts to typical tour boats to sailing schooners. There are also self-drive power boats available to hire at Paphos and Latchi. At Pissouri Bay you have a range of water sports facilties for hire including dinghies, sailboards, jetskis, banana rides etc.

2. Donkey Sanctuary

On the way to the Troodos at Vouni you will find over 130 donkeys with rides for children or a chance to walk the donkeys, a gift shop/café and picnic area.

3. Evening Entertainment

There is Cypriot dancing (professional dancers) in the Main Square every Wednesday throughout the summer (from about May to October) with an opportunity for everyone to join in. Eating out is inexpensive and the quality of the food is excellent. Cypriot wines are of a very high standard as well.

4. Four Wheel Drive Safaris

There are a number of outfits offering convoys up into the Troodos mountains or around the Akamas. You can book these in Pissouri village.

5. Golf

There are golf courses at Secret Valley 5 miles away on the Paphos Road and at Tsada on the Paphos/Polis Road which is about 20 minutes away. Pissouri is the nearest seaside resort to Secret Valley Golf Course which plays to a par 71 and measures 5904 metres. Tsada Golf Club is set in the grounds of a 12th Century Monastery, which plays to a par 72 and measures 6060 metres.

6. Mountain Biking

There are various outfits that will sort you out a day out on a mountain bike ferrying you too and from your start and finish point.

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8. Scuba Diving

Cyprus is a diver's paradise. There are lots or wrecks in the shallow waters offshore. Black Rock Dive Centre (see above under Mountain Biking) have a shop down at the beach.

9. Walks

You can walk to the Trachonas which is the high point and headland to the west of the village. Further inland (You need the car to get there) there is a spectacular 6 mile walk to and through the Khapotami Gorge which can be linked to a 7 mile walk from Alekhtora to Aphrodite's Rock.

10. Water Parks

There are waterparks at Limassol (in fact three of them) and Paphos where kids of all ages can squeal with delight and make themselves weary. Watermania at Fasouri is the nearest and probably the best. Wet'N Wild at Limassol is very easy to find being just off the motorway

11. Windsurfing

Pissouri is the perfect location for windsurfing. There is a windsurfing school at Pissouri Beach which caters for both absolute beginners and those who are more experienced.