POLIS: NATURE AT IT'S BEST

Indulge in a peaceful rural life in harmony with nature in a region that is one of the best kept secrets of the Mediterranean.

Experianece the meaning of real relaxation in the Polis tis Chrysochous area, the least developed coastline of Cyprus. The Akamas National Park will appeal to nature lovers or those in search of peace and quiet. It is an area of exceptional beauty with rocky promontories, sandy coves and "The Baths of Aphrodite". This is where, according to mythology, the goddess Aphrodite frolicked with her lovers, bathing in a fresh water grotto shaded by a wild fig tree.

Experience a back to basic lifestyle living in one of the many traditional houses that have been renovated from where you can explore the cpuntryside and discover picturesque vllages nestling in rolling hills and pine clad mountains. Enjoy local fresh fish at the tranquil and picturesque harbour of Latchi or get a taste of local culture in the pedestrian town centre.

Visit one of the last Mediterranean nesting grounds for the green and loggerhead turtles, whose numbes have greatly been increased thanks to a successful conservation project on the sandy beaches of Lara. Follow one of the many beautiful nature trails and spot rare endemic plants, like the Cyprus orchid, tulip and crocus that grow there, or watch migrating birds fly by overhead.