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Pissouri is located thirty kilometers westward of the Limassol district of Cyprus, and there are direct flights from Greece to the region. Pissouri is a holiday resort and the third largest village in Limassol, located between Paphos and Limassol. The village is a famous destination of tourism in Cyprus for its Blue Flag awarded beaches. For example, Pissouri Beach is well known for the clarity of its water and magnificent view of the combination of mountain and sea. There are many attractions for adventure seekers such as water skiing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, canoeing, and sailing, while biking is a great option to explore the village. The hills of Pissouri, which are hundreds of meters above sea level and have unique sea fossils, are ideal for trekking. Pissouri Bay is the center of town with hotels and hostels, taverns and cafes, and serves as a stop for yachts and boats. During the summer months, the village square hosts great traditional festivities and the taverns offer examples of Cyprus nightlife.

The history of Pissouri dates back to the Byzantine Empire. There are many speculations about the origins of the name Pissouri, but the most common belief is that named ‘very dark’ after the gatherings of Christians fleeing on the dark nights. Pissouri stands out as the only coastal village that managed to preserve its original architecture and it was settled on a 250 meters high hill. Apostolos Andreas Church is the main landmark of the village with its impressive Gothic architecture and with its antique icons that are displayed on a wooden stand with handcrafted carvings. The church's construction was started in 1890 and was completed in 10 years and it is one of the must-see places in Pissouri. You can visit the famous Aphrodite’s Rock, which is located a few kilometers to the west of the village.

For history enthusiasts, the village is very close to the archaeological sites of Palea Paphos and Kourion. The village's climate is hot and dry in summers and rainy and cool in winters. The region is well known for its viniculture, and the local table and wine grapes are quite famous as well.