Polis

Polis sits where the Akamas peninsula meets Chrysochous Bay and is the antidote to the Paphos coast: a small square of tavernas under trees, a working market town behind it, and a long shingle-and-sand beach a kilometre away with a campsite among planted eucalyptus. Ancient Marion, one of the island's city-kingdoms, stood here, and a small archaeological museum holds what has been excavated. It is the base most walkers use for the Akamas.

Highlights

• The town square - pedestrianised streets with tavernas under trees.
• The beach and campsite - a long shore backed by a eucalyptus grove.
• The archaeological museum - finds from ancient Marion and the surrounding area.
• Chrysochous Bay - the wide bay with the Akamas closing its western end.

When to go

April to June and September to November are the best. Summer is hot but far less crowded than the south coast. Winter is quiet with many places closed.

Practical notes

The beach is shingle in stretches rather than the sand of the south coast. There is little to do in town beyond eat and walk. Bus connections to Paphos are infrequent.

Nearby

The Akamas peninsula is west, and Lara Bay is around the point.

Key facts