Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri

Also known as Petra tou Romiou, this is, as the myth states, the birth place of Aphrodite. The myth also states that if you swim around Aphrodite's Rock, you will be blessed with eternal beauty.

Kourion, is located on one of the most fertile spots in the island, with extensive ruins and well-preserved mosaics. Also of interest are the public baths, the Nymphaeum, the necropolis, the Fountain House, House of Gladiators and House of Achilles. The most spectacular site at Kourion is the Greco-Roman theatre, or forum (pictured), that has been completely restored (with the Mediterranean as a backdrop) and is used today for open air musical and theatrical performances. Kourion is the main paragliding site in Southern Cyprus and is flyable on most days of the year.Kourion beach is vast and curving with a backdrop of high cliffs and stunning views.Water sports such as sailing, hand-gliding and wind surfing are ideal in the area when it gets a bit windy.

Pafos castle was originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour. Today it is considered as one of the hallmarks of the Pafos region. Many cultural events take place in the square just in front of the castle, while during September each year the Pafos Aphrodite Festival which presents a different opera every year staged here by world famous artists with the castle building usually acting as part of the scenery.

The House of Dionysos The mosaic decorations and the mythological compositions are the main characteristics of this restored Roman villa, dating back to the second century A.D. The house is named “House of Dionysos” thanks to the many depictions of Dionysos, the god of wine. The house most probably belonged to a member of the ruling Roman class or to a wealthy citizen of Pafos. The House of Theseus The mosaics of the villa of Theseus lie close to the House of Dionysus and date back to the second century A.D. A visitor can see the very interesting geometrical decorations as well as mythological representations. Worth seeing are the mosaics of “Theseus killing the Minotaur” and the “Birth of Achilles”. The House of Aion The mosaics of the House of Aion date back to the fourth century A.D and lie close to the mosaics of Dionysus and Theseus. Five mythological scenes worth seeing are: "The bath of Dionysus", "Leda and the Swan", "Beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the Nereids", "Apollo and Marsyas", and the "Triumphant procession of Dionysus". The House of Orpheus The mosaics of this villa belong to the third century A.D and lie to the west of the House of Theseus. There are three mythological representations worth seeing, “ Orpheus and his Lyre”, “ Hercules and the Lion of Nemea” and “the Amazon”. The House of Four Seasons This house lies north of the House of Orpheus. It was named after the mosaic that represents the personification of the four seasons, which dates back to the first half of the third century A.D.

The village is perched on the hillside overlooking the sea, about 4 kilometres inland from Columbia Beach Resort, located on the beautiful, naturally sandy beach at Pissouri Bay. It is some 3 km from Cape Aspro and is roughly half way between Limassol and Paphos, at about 30 km in each direction. The Village Square is the hub of Village life with the coffee shop at its heart. The local tavernas serve up good food and on summer evenings you will find the weekly “Cyprus night” somewhere in Pissouri, a lively and popular treat of traditional dancing, music and food.

Shopping, harbour, historic attractions

Shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, historical attractions