Pissouri is located in the south-west of Cyprus, just a couple of miles from Limassol and about 20 miles from Paphos. If you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday to Cyprus then you need look no further than Pissouri. A holiday here combines the laid-back picturesque hill village with the quiet resort of Pissouri Beach.

The lovely little village is set on a south facing mountain ridge with amazing views of the coast and the Troodos Mountains. This traditional Cypriot village has a village square, traditional stone-built houses and an Orthodox church. The local people are welcoming and friendly and enjoy a slow pace of life. The village square is always decked with bright flowers and is an ideal place to spend a relaxing evening that often includes some Cypriot entertainment. Spend a perfect evening at one of the family-run tavernas which serve tasty fresh fish and local wines. Apart from the family-run tavernas Pissouri has many pizzerias and restaurants which serve international cuisine. The village also has an amphitheatre that hosts music events, theatrical plays and opera during the summer months.

Pissouri Beach is set in an unspoilt bay with waterfront tavernas and a fishing jetty. The bay is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Cyprus. Stretching for two kilometres, this idyllic beach is sheltered by the white cliffs of Cape Aspro and has been awarded the European Blue Flag. The clean sands and safe crystal blue waters are perfect for families, there are always lifeguards on duty around the bay. Other quiet smaller beaches can be found around the local sight of Aphrodite’s Rock. Water and weather conditions of Pissouri Bay are perfect for watersports with a dive school operating in the bay during the summer months. Other watersports include snorkelling, surfing, windsurfing, paragliding, water-skiing and sailing.

Away from the beach visitors can enjoy a round or two of golf at the Secret Valley Golf Course or take a gentle stroll through the forests, vineyards and farms. There are plenty of places to visit on your cheap holidays to Pissouri including the Cypriot capital of Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, the quaint village of Omodhos and not to be missed, the Troodos mountains. A walk along the many hiking trails in the cool air of the Troodos mountains with its traditional little villages makes a nice change to the beach.

Pissouri enjoys some great festivals including the annual Wine Festival in September and ten days of parades and parties at the end of February. Enjoy the festivities by booking one of the last minute holiday deals to Cyprus that are always available.

Beach holidays to Pissouri can be enjoyed from as early as April right through to November. July and August see 12 hours of sunshine a day with temperatures around 31C.

Pissouri is located about 30 minutes away from Paphos and Limassol and consists of two areas, Pissouri Village and Pissouri Beach. Both the village and the beach area have retained their traditional Cypriot character despite becoming very popular with tourists during the summer months. The area is well known for growing grapes in the valley that stretches down to the beach.

Pissouri Village

Located on a ridge, the village offers magnificent views of the countryside, the coastline, the Mediterranean Sea and the Troodos mountain range. Although a traditional Cypriot village, it caters well for the tourists who visit. The village has restaurants, tavernas, bars, shops and banks. During the summer the village holds Cyprus nights in the village square where visitors can mingle with and get to know the local people. The village also has a great amphitheatre which offers opera, music and dance events.

Pissouri Beach

Back in the 1980′s the beach area had just a small jetty and a small taverna, today the area has several tavernas, apartments and hotels, and shops. Like the village, the beach area has retained much of its traditional Cypriot character. The safe, sandy and shingle beach is located about 3 miles from the village. Here at the beach there are a number of watersports on offer, including sailing, surfing, windsurfing and paragliding. There are also lots of diving sites nearby and Pissouri has its own diving school. During the summer the green and loggerhead turtles come to the beach to nest and lay their eggs.

Climate

June and July enjoy an average of 13 hours of sun a day and an average of 7 hours in January.
In April and May temperatures average 23-26C, around 27C in the summer and even around 21C in November.
There is very little rainfall, most of which falls in December.

There are lots of bargain holidays around for the whole family to enjoy the enchanting island of Cyprus.

If you are looking for direct holidays to a location steeped in traditional, you won’t be disappointed with Pissouri.

The Columbia Beach Resort consists of 94 suites and is situated on Pissouri Bay, between the main resorts of Limassol and Paphos. Pissouri Bay is a ‘Blue Flag’ beach and has two championship golf courses within easy reach.

Columbia Beach Resort

Accommodation

The Junior suites have a large bathroom with a king size bath and separate shower, individually controlled heating/air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, radio, mini bar, direct dial telephone, WiFi internet access, sitting area with settee and easy chairs (some settees convert to double beds), limited self-catering facilities and a large balcony or terrace (most with side sea or pool view). Some are interconnecting.

The one bedroom suites have the same facilities as the Junior suites but with a separate sitting room with a sofa bed.

Columbia Beach Resort

The two bedroom family suites have panoramic views of Pissouri Bay, with the same facilities as the one bedroom suites plus a very large bathroom, separate second bedroom with its own bathroom with shower and a lavishly furnished sitting room.

Executive junior suites with side sea view and purposely designed disabled persons junior suites with easy accessibility and all the necessary facilities for disabled guests are also available.

Dining

The resort has a fine dining restaurant and a Cypriot taverna. Snacks are served at the Ouzeri pool bar and the beach bar.

A selection of restaurants including the Old Customs House, a cosy romantic bar and coffee house situated on the beach serving refreshing salads and light snacks, the Cape Aspro Restaurant, one of the most panoramic restaurants in Cyprus, built on the cliff overlooking the beautiful Pissouri Bay, serving a selection of imaginative snacks, a la carte gourmet meals, fresh fish and afternoon tea. In the evening the restaurant features selected theme nights including Mediterranean, Italian, Cypriot, BBQ and International, as well as an international a la carte menu featuring classic dishes from around the world. The Atrium indoor restaurant serves breakfast and light snacks during the day.

Amenities

Cocktail bar, Poolside bar (weather permitting), Pub bar, Beach bar, Restaurants, Lounge, Souvenir shop, Hair salon, Room service, Laundry & ironing service, Conference centre.

Columbia Beach Resort

Leisure Activities

Large freshwater outdoor swimming pool, Indoor heated pool (winter only), Hot & cold plunge pools, Aerobics and yoga studio, Daily activities programme, Sauna, Steam bath, Jacuzzi, Massage, Floodlit tennis court, Two squash courts, Columbia Spa, Wide range of watersports, Fully equipped gym.

For Children

Children’s pool, Children’s playground, Babysitting (on request), Kids’ Club for 3-12 year olds during July, August, Christmas and Easter holidays.

Entertainment

A varied entertainment programme including live music.

The following review has been supplied to us by our reader Mrs Emma Pattison.

“Simply the best is how i would describe this hotel. We love Cyprus and had spent many happy holidays there so we decided to spend our honeymoon there. We had read lots of good reports about the Columbia so decided to give it a go. We couldn’t of made a better choice, from our room with a fantastic view right through to the fantastic food, staff and amenities, we were totally thrilled with our choice. The Spa and infinity pool were particular favourites of ours. Didn’t know we could have got married here but perhaps i will be able to persuade hubby to renew our vows here on our 1st anniversary (I don’t think he will need much persuading as he loved it as much as i did)! Will definately be returning at some point and highly recommend to anyone looking for that extra special holiday.”