Things to do in Peyia Village
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Our holiday apartments are a 10 minute stroll away from the centre of the village of Peyia. Peyia is situated mainly on the coastal hills inland from Coral Bay, at the southern end of the Akamas Peninsula, and it lies approximately 7.5 miles north of Paphos. Peyia is very popular with British ex-pats and offers many local amenities, such as supermarkets stocking a great range of products including local fresh produce and home brands, also tavernas, restaurants, cash machines, a pharmacy, bakery/cake shop, butcher and deli. You will also find a ladies hairdresser and a barber shop.
Wi-Fi is available in the apartment and a lot of the bars
Peyia actually covers a large area stretching from the Peyia Forest on the hills high above the village in the north, to the sea in the south and from the Bay of Maa in the east to the Akamas peninsula in the west. However the name is used more frequently with respect to the village.
Peggy's Garden Cafe
and Deli - Just past the Jail Tavern
1 Chrysomilias Street, Peyia 8560
Cousins Taverna Peyia
The Grande Cafe Bar Peyia
Tucked away in the back streets of Peyia lies the family run Grande Cafe Bar where you will always be warmly welcomed by Gabriel and Pampos. Frequented by local Cypriot and British people of all ages, the Grande Cafe is a stylish and comfortable place to catch up with friends as well as make a few new ones
Relax with a coffee or cocktail, tuck into a home cooked meal or enjoy all the big games on large screen TV's in the Grande's idyllic and spacious courtyard surroundings.
An atmosphere like no other the Grande Cafe is a perfect place to spend your time
The Grande has wheelchair friendly access
The Grande Cafe Bar, 1 Mitropoliti Fotiou, 8560 Peyia, Paphos - Behind The Jail
Grigori Afxentiou Avenue 2 8560 Peyia - At the bottom of the hill on the road up to Kathikas adjacent to the Church
Michalaki Kyprianou 58, Peyia 8560 Cyprus
The Brewery Bar
The Brewery Bar is located in Peyia Village on Michalaki Kyprianou 56B,
8560,
opposite the football stadium.
In the snack bar you can enjoy exotic cocktails from professional barmen, a wide range of beers and amazing dishes from talented chefs while you watch one of their famous live shows like the George Michael and the Michael Jackson shows.
Vrisi Bar
Peyia Tavern
The Mediterranean by day
The Mediterranean Art Gallery and Bistro
14 Michalaki Kyprianou Avenue, Peyia,
Demetria welcomes her guests with genuine delight, and it is her pleasure to create a meal for you. She is an artist in the kitchen,in particular with her very colourful and exciting salads.
The Mediterranean by night
Savvas Grill Peyia
32 Akamantos
8560 Peyia
Paphos
Discover the real taste of Cyprus at the Savvas Grill and experiance it's warm Cypriot hospitality.
Enjoy your meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with an authentic village setting
Part of the menu prepared by Savvas, Elena and their cook at the Savvas Grill
Mousaka - Dolmedes Meatballs
Stifado - Afelia
In the clay Oven
Roast Suckling Pig - Lamb Kleftico
Greek entertainment at the
Savvas Grill Peyia
Costas Tavern was one of the first restaurant taverns in Peyia established in 1999. Katsiri 4, 8560 Peyia,
The Stone
House Inn - Situated on the right on the road into Peyia from Coral Bay
next to the LA DIY Store
Keep a look out when you pass for details of the entertainment
Phillipos Supermarket Peyia
Green Hill Cafe-Lounge Bar
66, Grigori Afxentiou, Peyia
On the hill on the road out to Kathikas
The Bakery Peyia
On the main street near The Jail Tavern
opposite the football stadium.
The Fruitmarket Peyia
On the main street
just past the Jail Tavern
The origin of the name Peyia, is said to derive from the Latin word Baia (Bay) due to the close proximity of Coral Bay (Maa), which served as a natural safe docking for ancient Egyptian cargo vessels dating back to antiquity. The village was first settled by Venetians, during the Venetian Domination of Cyprus 1489-1570, probably by Venetian merchant sailors and/or by sailors of the Venetian fleet in conflict with the Ottomans over Cyprus rule.
In the past villagers had to collect their water from the village spring or 'Vrisi'. It was here that everyone met, especially the young men of the village who would congregate to watch the young girls collecting water in their red clay pitchers. It is said that to drink the Peyia spring water made the girls beautiful and several songs were written about the vrisi, one of which, 'Spring of Peyia Woman' is still sung today. The vrisi is still visible though little visited except by newly weds, as this is where a great number of wedding ceremonies are now conducted. The vrisi is in a paved area to one side of the municipal car park in the centre of the village.
Distinctively one can notice that the Greek - Cypriot dialect in this region, including nearby villages of Kathikas, Akoursos, and Kissonerga has a characteristic singing and fluctuating tone that resembles very much the Italian way of speach. This can be more distinctively noticeable between the elders, especially when conversing between them or with other locals.
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Reviewed by Dot and Allen on
Excellent well cared for apartments
Well placed to explore Peyia and the surrounding area
Rating: 5.0