1. Name: Pissouri beach has had a face lift and awarded the European Blue Flag rating.
2. Photo of Attraction:
3. Nearest Town/ Village: Pissouri.
4. Region of Cyprus: Limassol.
5. Distance from Paphos motorway: Approx 34Km.
6. Driving time: Approx 30mins.
7. Google Earth:
8. Description of Attraction: Crystal clear waters and a lovely clean beach of sand and pebbles. Pissouri beach stretches for more than 2Km around a sweeping natural bay, from Aspros point to the rocky hills. During the season all facilities are available from jet ski's, water skiing to sunbeds and sun umbrellas all for hire on the beach front. A lifeguard is usually in attendance during the months of April to October and first aid is available at this point.
Pissouri beach is popular with families during the summer months.
9. Link to another website:
http://www.pissouri.org10. Additional information:
a) In conjunction with The Columbia Hotel a new toilet and shower block has been built and the surrounding area has been landscaped. It is set back from the beach and includes a disabled toilet. Other toilets are available along the beach.
b) Access to the beach for the disabled is limited due to steep gradients, but it is possible with care.
c) The Columbia Hotel welcomes non residents for meals or just coffee.
d) There are a number of tavernas and restaurants around the beach area.
e) There is a small supermarket and bank within a short walking distance of the beach front.
f) The walkway along the beach has been upgraded and virtually stretches the whole length of the beach.
g) There is parking for over 50 cars but are quickly filled during the season.
11. Direction to location: Take either the A6 or B6 from Paphos towards Limassol. After driving for approximately 20 minutes, you will see the signs for Pissouri. Pissouri beach is well signposted from there.