Paphos District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Pólis

Pólis is a town in Paphos District district, Cyprus, home to about 1,975 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mavri Schinia (11 km), Avakas Gorge Nature Trail (17 km) and Mazi (19 km).

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Pólis, Cyprus
Pólis, Paphos District district, Cyprus. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pólis at a glance

Location
Paphos District district, Cyprus
Population
about 1,975
Coordinates
35.0340° N, 32.4255° E
Places within 50 km
186 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pólis

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Forts & heritage near Pólis

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pólis. The closest is Ancient Sanctuary at Marion (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pólis

47 churches within 100 km of Pólis. The closest is Agios Nikolaos (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pólis

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pólis. The closest is Vlampouros (11 km); the best-known is Mavri Schinia (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Pólis

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pólis. The closest is Latchi Beach (2 km); the best-known is Toxeftra (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pólis

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pólis. The closest is Argaka (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Pólis

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Pólis. The closest is Καταρράκτης Κρεμμιώτης Κρίτου Τέρρα (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Pólis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pólis
  2. 1 km Agios Nikolaos · church, Paphos District
  3. 11 km Mavri Schinia · viewpoint, Paphos District
  4. 16 km Toxeftra · beach, Paphos District
  5. 3 km Avakas Gorge Nature Trail · viewpoint, Paphos District
  6. 10 km Mazi · viewpoint, Paphos District
  7. 19 km Back to Pólis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pólis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5470Ancient Sanctuary at Marion (1 km)
    Churches3647Agios Nikolaos (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1521Vlampouros (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1921Latchi Beach (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1419Argaka (9 km)
    Waterfalls816Καταρράκτης Κρεμμιώτης Κρίτου Τέρρα (2 km)
    Caves1314Cave Church of Agios Theosevios (11 km)
    Other attractions1114North Access (16 km)
    Museums57Agios Georgios Ancient Basilikas (22 km)
    Treks44Adonis Nature Trail (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Pafos Zoo (22 km)
    Buddhist sites23Gialia Monastery (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Yeronissos (23 km)
    Parks02Limassol Municipal Garden (87 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Village Mosque, Chrysochou (4 km)

    Pólis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pólis?

    Mavri Schinia (viewpoint, about 11 km), Avakas Gorge Nature Trail (viewpoint, about 17 km), Mazi (viewpoint, about 19 km), Toxeftra (beach, about 19 km), Agios Nikolaos (church, about 1 km), Άγιος Ανδρόνικος (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pólis?

    186 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pólis?

    Ancient Sanctuary at Marion, about 1 km by road; Marion Ruins (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pólis?

    Agios Nikolaos, about 1 km by road; Άγιος Ανδρόνικος (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pólis?

    Vlampouros, about 11 km by road; Mavri Schinia (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pólis?

    Start in Pólis, visit Agios Nikolaos, then Mavri Schinia, then Toxeftra, then Avakas Gorge Nature Trail, then Mazi, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pólis?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pólis

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pólis’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pólis on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.