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The Village
The Village
There are various theories on the origins of the village’s name, including the belief that it is derived from the resin (’pissa’) that comes from pitch pine, and was produced in the area during the Byzantine and Frankish period. It was originally known as ‘Piseeri’, and is also referred to as ‘Pisuri’ on old maps. At the village square, especially in summer you can relax, have a nice drink and enjoy the village’s beauty! It provides a beautiful setting for the visitor who may enjoy the facilities and services offered by a variety of business units including restaurants, banks, pizzas, pubs as well as other services. Furthermore, the square is the main place where all the venues and events take place varying from festivals to traditional Cypriot nights.
Moreover, it is important to mention that the Community Council provides free wireless broadband to all locals and visitors. The community’s main goal and aim is to utilize at the maximum the current project in order to fulfill the different needs of the user by continuously upgrading the motive and role that has originally planned. Every September, a celebration is held in honour of Agios Andreas, whilst other annual summer and Easter events are held both in the village square and the open-air amphitheatre.
Nature Trails
Pissouri Bay
Pissouri Bay
Pissouri beach is located on the southern point of the old village. It is standing out for its fine golden sand, multi-coloured small pebbles, moderate waves and generally for its crystal clear azure sea. Protected by Cape “Aspro” spectacular white cliffs, one on each side, Pissouri Beach reveals its unique, calm and peaceful profile. Its incomparable beauty, combined with the light and the white colour of the two cliffs, reflects a magnificent and a spectacular recreational hub for all the visitors. It avails the ideal beach extent (1500 m length, 90 m width) that can efficiently be used by all the bathers. Sports funs can waterski, windsurf, sail and paraglide. Bathers can also erect their own umbrellas and spend an enjoyable “day accommodation”. Pissouri beach is proud for its free coastal facilities use. Two changing rooms, toilets and shower points are provided for open use. Moreover, an adequate number of fully -equipped lifeguards are patrolling the area, particularly in the summer season. All of these facilities ease the visitors “day accommodation” proving that Pissouri Beach avails a comfort, secure and vigorous infrastructure for bathers needs satisfaction. A nearby public parking place encourages the effortless access to the beach. It has five public walking accesses spread all over the coast line. All the accesses are approaching the two elegant and relaxing 5-star luxurious beach hotels; Pissouri Beach Hotel and Columbia Resorts Hotel and the several nearby services and facilities as well, such as restaurants, bars, pizza places and a variety of shops where one can easily visit. Two of them are constructed for disabled people needs.It is notable to be pointed out that our Beach is annually awarded with Blue Flag, depicting its full compliance with the water quality standards, safety and the provision of services.
Nudist Beach
Nudist Beach
Pissouri Beach is situated approximately half way between Limassol and Paphos on the west of the island. From the Highway, just head for the exit Pissouri Bay by driving to Columbia Pissouri Hotel and continue until you get to a small roundabout. Turn left and park in the public car park. From there you can see the beach, once you have reached the beach, continue walking left and go straight until you hit some rocks, behind these rocks is where the very popular nudist beach starts. The beach is mostly covered with pebbles, while the sea bottom has some smaller rocks, sand and pebbles, too. The sea is clean and rather safe, but one needs to be careful, since the area has no lifeguard services.
Tip: Those visiting this coast, should be wearing snickers, in order to climb safely over the rocks.
Agricultural
Products
Agricultural Products
The main agricultural product currently grown locally in the Pissouri valley is grapes, destined as “table” grapes and for the production of raisins, known locally as “sultanas”. Other products are almonds, carob, and market vegetables. Wheat and barley are grown to be used as hay to feed the robust local sheep, cow, and goat farms. Nearby Avdimou is known for its excellent dairy products such as typically Cypriot sheep and goat yogurt, mainly fed from locally produced hay. There is minimal commercial fruit growing, although there are some large citrus orchards near Paramali to the east of Pissouri. In season, locally grown figs can be found at the markets and stands in Pissouri.
Halloumi Cheese
Nudist Beach
Pissouri Beach is situated approximately half way between Limassol and Paphos on the west of the island. From the Highway, just head for the exit Pissouri Bay by driving to Columbia Pissouri Hotel and continue until you get to a small roundabout. Turn left and park in the public car park. From there you can see the beach, once you have reached the beach, continue walking left and go straight until you hit some rocks, behind these rocks is where the very popular nudist beach starts. The beach is mostly covered with pebbles, while the sea bottom has some smaller rocks, sand and pebbles, too. The sea is clean and rather safe, but one needs to be careful, since the area has no lifeguard services.
Tip: Those visiting this coast, should be wearing snickers, in order to climb safely over the rocks.
Activities
Activities
There are many watersport activities available in the bay, with scuba diving shops, and also rentals available on the beach for jet skis, sailboats, and kayaks. There is also waterskiing available and a variety of rides. Bicycles are available for hire and also guided cycling tours can be arranged. The area has numerous hiking trails through the hills, providing some spectacular views and an amazing geological experience, with fossils of sea life to be found many hundreds of feet above the sea level.
