Polis is a small town located in the North West of the region of Cyprus at a 30 minute distance from the town of Pafos, and less than 2 hours away from Larnaca airport. It is a quiet tourist resort, at the edge of Akamas peninsula, engaged in agricultural and fishing activities.
Polis is the ideal holiday location for those who appreciate authenticity and seek rest and tranquility in a pleasant and friendly environment. The town offers its visitors a perfect blend of mountains, sea, healthy climate, a particularly warm, clear sea and sandy beaches.
The most atractive point of Polis is its fishing port – Latsi. It has a high reputation for fish taverns, sea-sport facilities and boat- rides up to Akamas. However, the great advantage of Polis is its close location to the utmost beautiful Akamas peninsula, a nature reserve area.
The area of Polis provides all kinds of hotel accommodation and facilities required for a pleasant vacation: a tourist office, banks, a hospital, pharmacies, shops, restaurants, taverns, bars, cafes and a picturesque pedestrian's area in the traditional heart of Polis, a local meeting point throughout the year from early hours till late at night. Furthermore, the region boasts an excellent archaeological museum, Byzantine churches and traditional houses
Things to do:
1. Boat Trips
Boat trips to Akamas is a must for all Polis visitors. You are free to snorkel or relax on the boat and enjoy the excellent BBQ lunch cooked fresh.
2. Akamas National Park
Akamas is ideal for walking, running, cycling, swimming, diving, fishing, exploring, cruising on small craft, and bird watching. The variety of fauna and wildlife in Akamas is simply impressive. From the various Trails hikers have spectacular views of rock formations, limestone outcroppings, cliffs and the sea.
3. Paradise Jazz Festival
The annual jazz festival takes place every September in Polis.
For more information contact:
paradiseplace@cytanet.com.cy or tel: +357 26342537
4. Latchi Water Sport Center
Latchi Water sport centre is located in Polis area and it offers you fantastic time doing water sports and diving activities, like: waterskiing, jet skiing and more, as well as more tranquil activities like canoeing and so on.
5. Sport Activities
Other popular sports/activities, which can be enjoyed in Polis are golf, horse riding, quad safaris, jeep safaris, tennis and during the winter months skiing.