After skirting Paphos, the driver takes the main road north towards Polis, climbing through Mesogi and the wine village of Tsada and then over the ridge near Stroumbi, where vineyards cover the slopes. From the top you get the first wide views over Chrysochou Bay before the road winds down through Giolou and Skoulli into Polis. The road is good and fully paved, but it has bends, so if anyone in your group gets car sick, let us know and the driver will take it gently.
Polis is a small, relaxed town with a pedestrian centre, a long pebble beach and a campsite among eucalyptus trees. Latchi, about 3 km further west, is the harbour where boat trips leave for the Blue Lagoon, with fish tavernas right on the water. A little further along is the Baths of Aphrodite trail and the start of the Akamas hiking routes. Many visitors here stay in villas around Neo Chorio, Prodromi, Argaka or Droushia; all are easy to reach by taxi.
Because there are few buses and the hotels are spread out, a booked transfer is by far the easiest way to reach this part of the island with luggage. It's also a popular route for a day trip from Paphos: the driver can drop you at Latchi in the morning and collect you after your boat trip.
- The road over the hills is winding; mention car sickness or a baby in the notes and the driver will drive accordingly.
- Staying in Neo Chorio, Droushia or Argaka? Give the exact address; these villages are spread out.
- Planning a Blue Lagoon boat trip from Latchi? Book a return ride and tell us when the boat gets back.
