Serene miles-long dark sand and pebble beach where fragrant pine forests reach down to the water's edge.
Argaka Beach spans uninterrupted along the sweeping curved shore of Chrysochou Bay northeast of Polis. It is distinctive for its fragrant pine groves that tumble directly down to the water line.
Free from heavy crowds and high-rise developments, the shoreline offers clean open swimming, natural tree shade, and some of the most spectacular direct sea sunsets in Cyprus.
Drive 7 km northeast of Polis along coastal road E704 toward Pomos.
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Ancient cliffside amphitheaters, sea caves, and dramatic headlands facing the setting Mediterranean sun.
Practical guide to hiking around Mount Olympus: trail lengths, water springs, terrain, and footwear.
Calm waters, shallow seabed, and family-friendly amenities for toddlers and young children.
Charming stone-paved market town center paired with a long sandy shore fringed by a fragrant eucalyptus grove.
Pleasant year-round; the eucalyptus trees offer cooling shade and rich scent during summer.
Elegant neoclassical museum in Polis showcasing Attic pottery, gold jewelry, and sculptures from ancient Marion and Arsinoe.
Open year-round with air-conditioned galleries.
Bustling fishing harbour and yacht marina, departure hub for Blue Lagoon boat trips and top seafood taverns.
Buzzing from April to November; serene and peaceful for off-season waterfront meals.
Tiny tranquil hamlet in an emerald valley preserving heritage stone water mills and a 16th-century chapel.
Spring transforms the valley into a blooming sea of almond blossoms and wild herbs.
Dramatic northwestern headland where pine-covered mountains plunge straight into the sapphire sea.
Breathtaking year-round; the coastal drive from Polis to Pomos is one of the finest road trips on the island.
Dramatic northwestern outpost boasting a colorful fishing cove, cliffside taverna, and the mythical Dragon's Cave.
Great all year; wild, untamed, and refreshingly secluded compared to the southern coast.
