Hello everybody,
Polis is a wonderful destination in Cyprus for
families with kids. It is far away from the crowded spots. It is old, it is
small, it is peaceful, and it is fantastic and because many people think that
is so far away … it is pure nature.
I like Polis because the position, you can really feel that
is the end of the island there. I like Polis because I can go to see the Bath of Aphrodite…and to
walk along the Adonis Nature Trail.
The Goddess of Love used to take her bath in a cool pond
near Polis. The place is known as "Baths of Aphrodite" and provides a
magnificent view of the Bay
of Polis Cyprus and the Byzantine hero), as
well as with Aphrodite. The "castle" which is actually a monastery,
now ruins, is in the center of Akamas in a majestic clearing, with a giant oak
tree and the bubbling spring. According to the legend, the goddess of Love used
the place as a refuge after her bath. Source: C.T.O (Cyprus Tourist Organization)
Taking the route from Polis towards Latchi
Port you can not miss on the right side
of the road the most shaded outdoor playground in Cyprus . I really love this place.
It was build by people who loved kids. Has a parking place in front of the
playground, toilets, tables to eat, lots of shade for the hot Cypriot summers,
plenty of space for the kids to run and completely secured. On the playground
you can find swings for babies and kids, roundabout, slides, tunnels and
climbing areas. So if you plan to visit Polis don’t forget to stop there!
Leaving this playground, follow the sign towards Aphrodite’s
Bath and on the
right side you can enter the parking of the restaurant La Plage. It is a
wonderful restaurant on the beach with a very nice shaded area. Next to it,
there is another very big playground with green grass facing the sea. Again you
can find here slides, swings, roundabout and climbing area. But the most
important is the beach location. If it is winter you could simply enjoy a
beautiful walk on the new promenade, by the sea, going up to the Latchi port. If
it is summer just relax in the sun and let your kids playing and swimming... and
choose to walk in the evenings...
The port is completely renovated and there are so many new
restaurants ready to welcome everybody.
Go to Polis because there are new playgrounds, new
restaurants, new promenade by the sea, Adonis Trail and Baths of Aphrodite and
plenty of Lizards!!!!!
Lots of sunny days from Izzy the Cypriot Lizard!
