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Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus): A Beautiful Town
Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus)…
Peyia, also spelled as Pegeia, is a beautiful Municipality in the Paphos district.
So…what can you do and see in Peyia you ask?
Quite a few things if you take into account that it has one of the most famous beaches in Cyprus…Coral Bay – a blue flag beach.
So let’s take a tour together of this beautiful town in the Paphos district…
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About Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus)
A few words about this beautiful town in the Paphos district…
Peyia was a small village back in the days. With the property development in Paphos it blossomed into a wonderful tourist resort, very famous among the British. Coral Bay resort is part of Peyia Municipality and is one of the most popular resorts on the island.
The most famous beaches in Peyia are Coral bay and Laourou (Corallia) beach which they are about 10 minutes away by car from the centre of the town of Peyia. Also, Maniki (Kafizis) beach is another wonderful small beach in Peyia that worth a visit.
Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus): Accommodation
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(Our favorite hotel-resort in Peyia (Paphos) is Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort. To check it out just click the link below).
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Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus): Things to Do
There are quite a few things to do and see in Peyia, like swimming, visiting the famous Fountains of Peyia, going for a picnic and so on.
But let’s see in detail what you can do and see in Peyia in Paphos…
Fountains of Peyia
You can visit the Fountains of Peyia (Vrisi ton Pegiotisson in Greek) which were built in 1907 and it was the main source of drinkable water of the village until 1956.
Swimming, Sunbathing and Snorkeling
Soak under the sun during the summer in one the most beautiful sandy beaches in Paphos and on the island generally... the blue flag beach of Coral Bay.
Maniki (Kafizis) and Laourou (Corallia) are another two beaches that worth a visit. They are amazing!
For information on Paphos beaches check out…
Coral Bay Resort
If you are staying in Coral Bay area then access to the famous beach of Coral Bay is easy. You can get there either by bicycle, by bus, by car or on foot.
Pykni Forest Picnic Site
Have a picnic in Pykni Forest picnic site. There you can find designated places to cook your barbecue; you will also find toilets, tables and drinking water.
Sea Caves
Explore the sea caves at the seafront of Peyia.
Botanical Park at Palaiomonastiro
Visit the Botanical Park at Palaiomonastiro.
Paphos (Pafos) Zoo
Visit Paphos zoo, home to over 350 species; a variety of birds and animals from every corner of the planet.
Avakas Gorge
Walk the Avakas Gorge which is located within the forest of Peyia. Head towards Ayios Georgios (Saint George) of Peyia to find it.
Ayios Georgios
Visit the archaeological site (ruins) of Ayios Georgios and the Harbor. The beach there is fantastic! Also, make sure you stay until the sunset which is a wonderful experience. The colors of the Mediterranean Sea are so beautiful!
Lara Region – Akamas Peninsula
Visit Lara region in Akamas peninsula.
Turtles
Swim in Ammoudi beach and watch the sea turtles hutching.
EDRO III Shipwreck
Visit EDRO III shipwreck. Ideal for pictures – if you like shipwrecks.
Archaeological Site of Meleti
Visit the archaeological site of Meleti which hosts carved tombs.
Boat
Cruises
Book a boat cruise to explore the beautiful coastline of Paphos.
For information on Paphos tours click here.
Land
Excursions
Book a Jeep safari tour to explore Akamas Peninsula by land. Click Paphos tours for more information.
If you have a rental car and you wish to explore the Paphos district – not just Peyia – take a look at…
- All Paphos Attractions Worth Visiting
- Kato Paphos: Must See Attractions
- Paphos, What to See: More Attractions
Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus): Food & Drink
Here’s what we recommend for food and drink in Peyia in Paphos…
Viklari (Local Cuisine, Greek)
Address: Avakas Gorge Road, 8570 Peyia, Paphos, Cyprus
Tel: +357 26 991088
If you want to taste local cuisine visit Viklari. Generous portions, delicious food, amazing views overlooking the Mediterranean sea, friendly and welcoming hosts. 5/5 stars.
Anesi Restaurant (Local Cuisine, Mediterranean, European, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly)
Address: 118 Ayiou Georgiou Avenue, 8560 Peyia, Paphos, Cyprus
Tel: +357 99 313050
Amazing food and host, attentive staff, nice atmosphere too. It’s 5/5 stars from us.
Geitonia Traditional Kebab House (Local Cuisine, Mediterranean, Barbeque, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly)
Address: 1 Griva Digeni Street, 8560 Peyia, Paphos, Cyprus
Tel: +357 99 762997
Whenever we want to eat local barbeque food we visit Geitonia. Delicious quality food, great service, nice atmosphere. 5/5 stars from us.
Please note that there are restaurants that are closed for the winter season. So check before you go if the restaurant you wish to visit is open. It will save you the trouble…and money if you are hiring a taxi or getting a bus.
How to Get to Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus)
The nearest airport to Peyia is Paphos (Pafos) International Airport (PFO). Visit flights to Cyprus to check out air ticket prices.
You can get to Peyia from Paphos Airport either by renting a car (car rentals in Cyprus) or by taking a taxi.
If you decide to get a taxi, there are taxis outside the airport, but if you don’t want to wait in the queue you can pre-book your airport transfer. For more information on pre-booking your transfer visit Paphos airport transfers.
Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus): Getting Around
If you are going to stay at Coral Bay area please note that most of the restaurants, taverns, bars, pubs, cafes, lounges, kiosks are within walking distance. If walking is not your thing, then you can get a bus. There are buses from Peyia that go to other villages and to Kato Paphos too.
You won’t need a car…
…unless you wish to explore the Paphos district – not just Coral Bay resort or Peyia. Then you will need to rent a car.
If a rental car is not within your budget then consider booking a tour. There are boat cruises and land excursions from Paphos. For more information on tours from Paphos click Paphos tours.
…And that wraps up our article on Peyia, Paphos (Cyprus). We hope you have a wonderful holiday here on our island. :-)
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