Activities - Special Interests.

Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy unique experiences as they walk along the local nature trails. the area is also very good for cycling and horse riding. Lovers of water sports are able to indulge in deep sea diving, as the Akamas coastal area is known for the exceptional depth of its seas. Visitors are able to hire speed boats, surfboards, sea kayaks, and to swim in the warm waters of the bay. Golfers can enjoy a game at a distance of only 25 minutes from the town. Furthermore, due to the richly varied landscape it is very suitable for photography., particularly in Spring and Autumn when the atmosphere is especially clear. The spectacular sunsets are a true challenge for photographers. Polis offers visitors all facilities designed to make their stay a pleasant and comfortable one. The C.T.O. Information Bureau provides information to help you organize your holiday. In Polis you can find Banks, Pharmacies, and a hospital. There are plenty of stores and supermarkets for your shopping. The large number of travel agencies organize excursions with licensed guides, and the town has many bicycle, motorbike and car rental firms, as well as taxi offices. For your entertainment and gastronomic delight, the area has a wide range of chic restaurants, traditional Cypriot taverns, fish restaurants, cafes, bars etc etc....

Places of Interest in Polis.

The Polis area has a remarkable history dating back 3000 years. During your stay you will have many opportunities to watch archaeologists at work on sites in the center of Polis. A visit to the Archaeological Museum will give you a chance to see the archaeological finds from  - Arsinoe. Those interested in the Byzantine history of the country can visit the Church of Agios Andronikos, near the traditional square of Polis, with its 16th Century wall - paintings. When Cyprus was under Ottoman occupation the Church was used as a Mosque from 1571, and was not returned to Christian use until 1974. Another noteworthy church is that of Agia Kyriaki - a traditional 18th Century single nave Church. Polis has many other superb examples of traditional architecture. As you walk around the town you can not fail to be impressed by the old traditional buildings, both in the style of the Classical Revival and with beautiful wooden Balconies. The center of Polis with its restored stone buildings, is now a pedestrian area. The paved square with its cafes, bars and restaurants is now a gathering place full of life from morning until night throughout the year