Polis & Latchi Area
Polis Chrysochous is a busy village some 35 km north of Paphos and approximately one kilometre inland from Chrysochous Bay.
It is an ideal centre for exploring the north coast, Troodos mountains and the Akamas peninsula to the west. The village has a full range of facilities - shops of all kind, banks, tavernas, restaurants, bars, car hire, tour organisers, and indeed anything required by locals and visitors.
Polis is a working village whose inhabitants welcome visitors, many of whom return year after year to enjoy the quiet life and welcome from the locals. There is a regular bus service to Paphos and taxis are numerous and cheap.
Latchi is a small village adjacent to the busy fishing harbour and marina. There are several excellent fish restaurants, tavernas and bars. Shops are open all day every day selling all normal day-today requirements. There are banks, car and cycle hire, taxis, tour organisers, etc all within walking distance of the harbour and marina. From the harbour you can take a boat trip along the bay, hire a small boat to explore the isolated coves along the bay, hire scuba diving equipment, paraglide, etc.
There are two excellent clean beaches, one either side of the village. They have plentiful sun beds and umbrellas for hire and have bar facilities adjacent. The municipal beach has a children's play area, public changing facilities and both have a lifeguard.
The famous Baths of Aphrodite are five kilometres along the coast and the Akamas area offers stunning views and access to Lara Beach and the turtle hatchery.
Ilios Akti Beach Bungalow is adjacent to the beach between Polis and Latchi. The walkway along the beach makes both Polis and Latchi a gentle stroll away.
It is not necessary to hire a car as all facilities are close to hand. Visitors may, however, wish to hire a saloon car or four-track for odd days or even the whole of their stay. Hire facilities are available in Latchi, although vehicles should be advance booked at peak times. The hire operators are extremely accommodating and will give every assistance. In case of unavailability there are several hire operators in nearby Polis.
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