Polis, short for Polis Chrysochous, is a small town in the North West of Paphos district close to the Akamas peninsula nature reserve. The fishing port of Laksi is close by and is a popular place for tourists who can visit the taverns, use the extensive water sport facilities or take a boat ride to Akamas.
The biggest attraction in this area however is the beautiful Akamas peninsula where you can walk along the many nature trails with magnificent views of the Bay of Polis. The Baths of Aphrodite are another must see experience when you are in this area. The whole area is thickly wooded with a mountain range to the north. The Akamas peninsula is named after the hero of the Trojan Wars, Theseus’s son. Legend says that he came ashore close to Polis after the war and founded a city called Akamantis here, although no traces of it have ever been found. Polis is located at the northeast side of the peninsula and the town of Pegia is at the southern end.
The central part is mountainous and there are no roads running completely through it. Also be careful if you are following map of the area as some roads marked on maps are untarmaced and rough. There is a loggerhead turtle sanctuary and the inaccessible nature of most of the region has allowed a wide diversity of plants and animals to flourish.
Polis is a central location for anyone who would like to spend an active holiday with walking or hiking in the beautiful Akamis peninsula a wonderful experience. Horse riding, golf and water sports are also very popular activities.
It is easy to get to Polis as it is only 45 mins away from the airport at Paphos or 2 hrs from the Larnaca airport. The climate is warm throughout the year with low humidity and warm seas to bathe in. The soft sand beaches are lapped by sparking turquoise water and the cooler mountains are close by. For those looking for a perfect holiday location, look no farther than Polis is Cyprus where you will have a wonderful holiday.
Polis Beach by valentinapowers
Avakas Gorge by Fiore S. Barbato