Polis for Two: Sunsets and a Seaside Stay
Polis is a modest place for couples, and its appeal is the pace. Expect a sunset boat, a seaside hotel and an easy beach, not a long list of sights. The town is in north-west Cyprus, in Paphos District, and Paphos is about 35 km away. Currency is the euro.
The shape of a romantic stay
| Moment | What to do |
|---|---|
| Morning | Quiet walk at the Baths of Aphrodite |
| Midday | Swim at the Municipal Beach |
| Late afternoon | Sunset trip from Latchi |
| Evening | Fish dinner at the harbour |
Sunset on a boat
The Latchi Queen sails a sunset trip to the Blue Lagoon, and Cyprus Mini Cruises lists sunset departures from the same harbour. Ask the operator for the evening price and sailing time. Daytime cruises on booking sites run from about 25 to 30 US dollars an adult, and all-inclusive longer trips from EUR 65.
A seaside hotel
Anassa, a Thanos Hotels resort at Asprokremmos beach near Neo Chorio, is roughly 8 km west of Polis. A British Airways listing gives 166 rooms, suites and residences, and the hotel finished a EUR 10 million refurbishment in 2026. Review current rates for your dates before booking.
Dinner at Latchi
Fish tavernas line the working harbour at Latchi, a short drive west of Polis. A table there follows a sunset sail well.
A calm morning at the Baths
The Baths of Aphrodite are about 11 km from Polis. You see a small grotto pool and botanical garden under a fig tree, free of charge. The pool is not for swimming, and visitors are asked to keep out of it. Go in the cooler part of the day. A longer walk, the 7.5 km Aphrodite Nature Trail, takes 3 to 4 hours and returns to the same spot, so pack water, because the fountains en route are not drinkable.
Beach hours
Polis Chrysochous Municipal Beach has deep golden sand and a 2026 Blue Flag. The Camping Site (Dasoudi) beach is sand and pebbles. Lifeguards are posted at both from April to October.
Planning
Polis has few formal attractions. For more to see, Paphos is about 35 km south, and route 645 from Polis reaches Paphos Karavella in about an hour for about EUR 2. The track beyond the Baths toward Fontana Amorosa is rough, so a boat, a bike or a guided tour is better than a standard rental car.
Look at seaside stays near Polis for current rates, and read the Anassa site and the Cyprus Mail article on the refurbishment .
Read more: a two or three day itinerary , Polis sights and the Paphos guide .