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Places of Interest - golf in cyprus
Close to both golf courses you will find the following sights, based on the famous legend of Aphrodite, and are well worth a visit:
Aphrodite’s rock and Petra tou Romiou
site are a must to see. Aphrodite according to the legend emerged from the waves of the sea, her rock is the small one situated next to the Digenis- Petra tou Romiou. Romios in ancient will mean Greek or better Grekos, according to another legend Digenis has thrown this huge rock at the invaders.
Aphrodite’s Temple (Sanctuary)
The Sanctuary forms Aphrodite’s most famous site of shrines and antiquities. Other sites to visit within Palea Paphos are the Manor House (Museum), The Roman Remains and The Christian Remains.
Also close by are some small traditional villages:
Pissouri has managed to retain its charm yet still welcome tourism. The village itself is famous for grape growing, and the village has a variety of restaurants, tavernas and bars, where you can sample the local wine.
Tala, a picturesque village on the outskirts of Paphos, located between Kissonerga and Tsada and famous for its cool breezes and spectacular views of the Mediterranean.
Pegeia Village, is nestled in the foothills of Paphos. This traditional village is 15km from Paphos and close to the Akamas Peninsula, therefore enjoying wonderful views and great landscapes.
Stroumpi is a village with a population of about 480, about 17kms from Paphos. Stroumpi is a big winemaking village & most locals are employed somewhere in the wine making industry. Stroumpi is divided into two parts, Pano and Kato. Pano Stroumpi is a very old settlement, even going as far back as medieval times; here you see ruins of 2 wineries and lots of traditional houses.
Kathikas is situated between Paphos and Latchi, this pretty village is built of stone and located amongst the low hills of the Laona plateau. Apparently when the village was built, the stone houses were constructed on both sides of the river, with the Greek Cypriots living on one side and the Turkish Cypriots living on the other.
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