Situated on the rugged Akamas peninsula, the sleepy town of Polis is perfect for those looking for a little rest and relaxation. The main square is quaint and traditional; Polis is a great place to lose time and enjoy being part of the Cypriot way of life.
Aphrodite's Bath is close by, a picturesque rock pool and waterfall where the goddess is believed to have bathed, which oozes with magic and mystery. Legend has it that the water from the baths is rejuvenating and will bless with eternal youth. The nearby Akamas Peninsular is an untouched wilderness laced with hiking trails and secluded coves bitten from the pink rock. Offshore, the waters are a glassy mosaic of greens and blues that promise some of the best snorkelling and diving on the island.
Polis was founded in the 7th century BC and means (Polis Chrysochhou) city of the golden land. The surrounding land is fertile and is a largely untouched by tourist development which adds to its charm, and it still retains its own distinctive character. The town is cradled by rugged mountains and surrounded by a patchwork of citrus groves and vineyards. The town's whitewashed sugar cube houses, plump Orthodox Church domes and shady courtyards are a reminder of a Cyprus that's fast disappearing and much of Polis' charm lies in watching local life tick slowly by.

Polis first made it into the guidebooks in the 1980s as a backpacker haunt and today it's one of the few places that still caters for independent travellers. The town huddles round a central pedestrianised plaza that hosts a colourful daily market showcasing the best local produce. At sunset the market stalls are replaced with restaurant tables piled high with platefuls of meze and fresh local fish.

Fans of fresh seafood should make for the picturesque fishing village of Latchi, which has some of the best fish restaurants situated along the pretty harbour.
Latchi has plenty to appeal to the tourist. Water sports such as parasailing are available here. The beaches on the north are closest but they are largely shingle but are immaculately clean and have been awarded the EU blue flag for cleanliness. If it's larger sandy beaches and sunsets that you are after, it's not much further to the west coast. Boats can be hired from Latchi harbour from where you can take your boat to the Blue Lagoon and swim in the emerald green sea.