Villas for rent in Peyia

Peyia Destination

Peyia is one of the nicest places to stay in Cyprus if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful island vacation. It is still largely untouched by tourism. But many tourist attractions in the west coast of the island are still very close. In the village center, you will find many traditional tavernas, bars, bakeries that sell local pastries and cakes, coffee shops, a couple of supermarkets, and a fruit market.

Peyia has modernized like the rest of Cyprus, but you will still find many traditional houses. You will still see many narrow streets and alleyways that are full of old and interesting houses decorated with colorful flowers and citrus trees. The locals are friendly. You will find many vineyards and banana plantations around the village.

The Blue Flag Coral Bay beach is only 5 minutes by road from Peyia. It is a family-friendly beach with bars, restaurants, and amenities. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for hire. There are also watersports activities. North of Coral Bay, there is Kafizis beach, which is more serene. It gets fewer tourists. Lara Beach, which is a famous turtle nesting site, is only 10 minutes away by car or bike.

The Coral Bay Beach

Coral Bay is the star attraction of Peyia. This is a crescent-shaped 600-meter stretch of soft white sandy beach between two headlands. The northern headland has an archeological site and a museum. Coral Bay’s water is clean and safe for swimming. You will find many swimmers, including families here. There are no riptides. You will find lifeguards on the beach during the swimming season.

There are also many types of watersports activities on the beach like windsurfing, jet skiing, sailing, and hang-gliding. You will also find many sunbeds, umbrellas, and a couple of restaurants. There is a beach pavilion with facilities for tourists at the southern end of the beach.

February to June and again between October and December are good times to visit Coral Bay. Beach parties are held here during the summer months. However, it can get crowded during the peak tourist season. If you prefer a more serene beach, then just cross the northern headland. There is a smaller beach here that remains mostly empty. Or you can visit Kafizis beach in northern Peyia. This too is a very scenic and serene stretch of sandy beach with many rocky formations.

Activities in Peyia

You can spend a relaxing vacation in Peyia enjoying the Cypriot sun or have an activity-filled holiday here. There are many things to do –

• The historic town of Paphos is very close. There are many ancient sites to see here, and also a reptile and bird park. Some of the archeological ruins include the catacombs, Tombs of the Kings, and the Paphos Mosaics.
• The Paphos Zoo is also close. It is a must-visit if you are traveling with kids.
• Pikni Forest, popular with picnickers, is just after the zoo.
• Take a boat tour to visit the sea caves. Explore the tunnels where pirates used to hide their treasures once.
• Water sports on the beach and also sailing trips.
• Hiking in the nearby Akamas Peninsula.
• Wine country is a short drive from Peyia.
• There are 4 golf courses. The Aphrodite Hills Golf Course is about 45 minutes from Peyia.

Accommodation in Peyia

Peyia has some of the best villas for rent in the west coast of the island. Some of them are close to the beach, while the others are located in serene parts of the village. There are a few hotels and resorts as well.