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.

Cyprus is a haven for trekkers all year round. It has everything from hillside paths to coastal paths and easy walks to more strenuous walks.

Troodos Mountains

The most popular trekking areas are Troodos, Akamas Peinsular, Cape Grecco and Paphos.

The best time to go trekking in Cyprus is in the spring when the natural habitat is in full bloom.

If you are looking for bargain holidays to Cyprus, there are always plenty of great offers throughout the internet.

The Troodos Mountains offer dirt tracks which weave through beautiful pine forests. On a trek through this area you will see old quaint villages, old mines, waterfalls and wonderful views over Cyprus.
There are four main trails in the Troodos area, Atalante which goes around

Caledonian Waterfalls

 Mount Olympus, Persephone which takes you to a point with magnificent views, Kalidonia which leads to the Caledonian Waterfalls and Artemis which goes around the Chionistra peak. One of the harder treks of the Troodos is the trek to Phini (famous for it’s pottery) which takes in the historic Trooditissa Monastery.

Akamas Coastline

Not quite as high as the Troodos Mountains are the the hills of the Akamas Peninsula in the southwest of Cyprus. Treks in this area  take you along the rocky shoreline near Paphos and through forests and coves and to the Baths of Aphrodite.

Cyprus has an abundance of natural parks so when on one of the cheap holidays to Cyprus, why not visit these National Parks where there is plenty to do but doesn’t cost a lot!

Troodos National Forest Park

Troodos National Forest Park

The Troodos National Forest Park has four nature reserves within the 93 sq kms that it covers. The park, situated in the centre of the island, is part of the Natura 2000, the European network of protected areas.
Mainly covered by natural black pine and brutia pine, there are about 800 plant species here. Of these 800 species, 72 of them are endemic to Cyprus, 12 of which are exclusive to the park.
The park offers camping sites, nature trails, picnic sites and facilities for winter sports.

Tripilos-Mavrol Gremmoi Nature Reserve

The reserve covers an area of 34 sq kms and is situated in the middle of Pafos Forest. This reserve is of great ecological value as it is home to the endemic Cyprus Cedar and the endemic Golden Oak. This area is also part of the Natura 2000 network and is a designated Special Protection Area under the Birds Directive as it is home to the Cyprus Moufflon and rare birds of prey.

Akamas

Akamas, Pegeia and Meleti Forests

These forests cover a total of over 70 sq kms.
The Akamas Peninsula is home to 600 plant species, 35 of which are endemic to Cyprus, 168 bird species, 12 mammal species, 20 reptile species and many different butterflies.
The Lara-Toxeftra area is a protected Marine Reserve. The beaches here are nesting areas for the Green Turtle and the Loggerhead Turtle.

Petra tou Romiou National Forest Park

Situated on the south-western costal area, 10 kms from Paphos, this park covers an area of about 3.5 sq kms. Part of the Natura 2000 network, the park offers excellent scenery, nature and spot trails, look out points and picnic areas.

Polemidia National Forest Park

Covering about 1.25 sq kms, the park is found just outside of Limassol. Here you will find nature trails, sports grounds, childrens playground, cafe and picnic areas.

Macheras National Forest Park

The 45 sq km Macheras National Forest Park is situated in the middle of the island on the eastern end of the Troodos. Part of the Natura 2000 network, the park is of great historical and ecological value, with more than 600 species of plants of which 27 are endemic to Cyprus. The park has 5 nature trails, one of which has been designed for disabled visitors, and several picnic areas.

Athalassa National Forest Park

Athalassa National Forest Park

With man made vegetation, covering 8 sq kms, the park is situated near Lefkosia town and offers nature trails, botanical gardens, bird watching sites, picnic sites, volleyball and basketball pitches.

Paedagogical Academy National Forest Park

This small man made 0.5 sq km park is also situated near Lefkosia town, offering nature trails and picnic areas.

Rizoelia National Forest Park

Covering about 1 sq km this Natura 2000 network park is situated near Larnaca, offering nature trails and picnic areas.

Cavo Gkreko

Cavo Gkreko

This 4 sq km park, and the surrounding marine area, is also part of the Natura 2000 network and is situated in the south east of the island between Ayia Napa and Paralimni. Here you will find 300 species of plants, 11 of which are endemic to Cyprus, partridge, wood pigeon, crows, owls, foxes,hares and also migratory birds which use the island as a ‘resting point’. Facilities on offer here include hiking, cycling, horse riding, climbing, swimming, diving and picnicking.

Agios Nikandros National Forest Park

This new 0.25 sq km park is situated on the coastal area west of Ayia Napa. Although very new the park has a nature trails and a picnic area.

Liopetri National Forest Park

Situated on the coastal area west of Ayia Napa, this new 1 sq km park is being restored to preserve its unique scenery and natural features.