A small agricultural town with a population of around 1,800, Polis is a cheerful, traditional place with an unhurried atmosphere. Measuring ½ ml by ½ ml, it is built around a charming central square which is surrounded by restaurants, tavernas, cafes and bars. Most of the buildings are traditional Cypriot or - if built more recently - adhere to the same architectural principles, so the town has a typically village rather than resort feel. There are a number of interesting buildings dotted around, including the Greek Orthodox St Nicholas' Church which sits at the heart of the town.

Couples, families and nature enthusiasts. Generally, holidaymakers wanting a quiet, more typically Cypriot experience in a countryside setting.

Mostly small aparthotels in the A to C category. A couple of centrally placed hotels.

Nearest beach is ½ ml away at the camping site, set attractively among eucalyptus trees and reached via citrus groves. It is a mix of sand and shingle and offers safe bathing, changing rooms and a restaurant/bar.

No more than 20 shops, mostly situated in the centre and comprising small souvenir outlets, minimarkets and leather, gold, silver and lace shops. A fruit and vegetable market is held every day in the town square, where you can buy locally grown oranges, lemons and olives.

Daytime: archaeological museum; 16th-century St Andronicos' Church with its medieval frescoes; nature trails; tennis; water sports including sailing, motorboats, jet-skiing, snorkelling, parasailing, diving and fishing; boat trips at Latchi. Nightlife: a disco and half a dozen bars located around the village centre.

Around 15 eateries, predominantly traditional tavernas and fish restaurants offering locally caught produce; mainly located in the central square and its immediate surrounds.

Hourly bus service to Paphos and 3 times daily to Baths of Aphrodite (Mon to Sat in high season). Taxis also available. Car and bike rental.

Half day: Baths of Aphrodite, the famous pool where the Goddess of Love was said to bathe; Kathikas with its vineyards and traditional wineries; Peristerona with a Byzantine museum; nature reserve on the Akamas Peninsula; numerous nature trails and walks. Full day: Nicosia, the capital; Troodos Mountains sightseeing tour; Paphos history tour; daily boat trip to Fontana Amoroza, a dry spring with a beautiful beach.

In NW Cyprus, 70 mls NW of Limassol. 23 mls N of Paphos airport.

Set in a green, rural area, about ½ ml from the coast at the mid-point of wide Chrysochou Bay. Akamas Peninsula with its nature reserve lies to the W.

Telephone Area Code: 26

Airport : International
Airport Code: PFO
Flight time from ther U.K.: 4 hrs 15 mins