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Pissouri Area:
Pissouri is about a 25-minute drive away from Limassol and 20-minute drive
from Paphos for those who want to see more urban life than Pissouri can
offer.
Some non Cypriots try to describe Pissouri as somewhere where time has
stood still. That is not true. At the turn of the century Pissouri Village
has managed something that is fairly rare, perhaps almost unique, in those
parts of the Mediterranean that attract western European tourists. It has
managed to retain its traditional Cypriot character, while adapting very
successfully to welcome visitors, and the money that they bring, to the
village. There has been a limited amount of, mostly, well judged
development in and around the village.
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Visitors can find almost anything they want in
Pissouri - there are several shops and just every need is available.
As far as tavernas, restaurants and bars are concerned, there is an
amazing number and variety - and they are all good, serving food and drink
of exceptional quality. There are also two banks in Pissouri village
square.
During the summer every Wednesday night, there
is a so-called 'Cyprus night' in the lovely traffic free village square,
with dancing and music. Although the idea is perhaps that it provides
entertainment for the visitors to Pissouri, it is also true that a
significant number of those present every week are the villagers
themselves, thus it really is a true Cyprus night. This is repeated on
Friday nights in the Vine Leaf Tavern, in Pissouri Bay. |
