Where to base yourself
- Latchi — harbour, boat trips and tavernas on the doorstep; small and quiet in the evenings.
- Polis — the local town with shops, a square, a beach and a campsite.
- Neo Chorio — a hill village above Latchi with views and village houses.
- Coral Bay / Peyia — for the western side (Avakas, Lara).
- Paphos — if you prefer more choice and only plan a day trip.
Food
Latchi is the place for fish: a fish meze or grilled catch of the day at a harbourside taverna. Village tavernas in the hills serve kleftiko, halloumi and local wine. Polis has bakeries and supermarkets for picnic supplies.
Practical tips
- Carry more water than you think — there is little shade and no shops inside the peninsula.
- Turtle nesting beaches (especially around Lara) have protection rules: no umbrellas or vehicles on the sand, and no visits at night.
- Mobile coverage is patchy on the tracks.
- Early starts beat the heat and the boat crowds.
Sample plans
One day
Drive or ride to Latchi, take a morning boat to the Blue Lagoon, then lunch at the harbour and a walk at the Baths of Aphrodite.
Two days
Add the Aphrodite trail early on day two, or cross to the west side for the Avakas Gorge and Lara Bay.
Three days
Combine both sides of the peninsula with a slow evening in Polis and a drive into the hills towards the Troodos.
