The Unspoilt North-West

Vakis
The Unspoilt North-West

Neighborhoods

A quiet village with picturesque houses. Perched on the hill above the Chrysochou river valley. Orange groves and olive trees
Goudi
A quiet village with picturesque houses. Perched on the hill above the Chrysochou river valley. Orange groves and olive trees

Local places of interest

The local dam with a large reservoir lake, ideal for hiking and bird watching
Evretou
The local dam with a large reservoir lake, ideal for hiking and bird watching

Local wineries

One of the best wineries in the region. Stunning views. Excellent wines. Try Einalia (roze), Single vineyard Xynisteri (white), Aion (red made from the local grape Maratheftiko) and the flagship Methy (Cabernet Sauvignon)
27 locals recommend
Vasilikon winery
27 locals recommend
One of the best wineries in the region. Stunning views. Excellent wines. Try Einalia (roze), Single vineyard Xynisteri (white), Aion (red made from the local grape Maratheftiko) and the flagship Methy (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Very good local wines. Maratheftiko, Xynisteri and Shiraz are top. Restaurant with stunning views.
11 locals recommend
Kolios Winery
11 locals recommend
Very good local wines. Maratheftiko, Xynisteri and Shiraz are top. Restaurant with stunning views.
Local winery in the village of Panagia. Excellent Maratheftiko and micro-vinifications of local grape varieties
21 locals recommend
Vouni Panayia Winery
21 locals recommend
Local winery in the village of Panagia. Excellent Maratheftiko and micro-vinifications of local grape varieties

Nature walks

151 locals recommend
Akamas Peninsula National Park
151 locals recommend
If you want something different head for the mountains. 35 km away, pine forests, cedar and mouflon (the wild sheep of Cyprus). The road is winding but the scenery is breathtaking!
13 locals recommend
Stavros tis Psokas
13 locals recommend
If you want something different head for the mountains. 35 km away, pine forests, cedar and mouflon (the wild sheep of Cyprus). The road is winding but the scenery is breathtaking!
Nice walk and waterfalls.
13 locals recommend
Kritou Tera
13 locals recommend
Nice walk and waterfalls.
Beautiful, relatively easy walk with amazing views of the Akamas peninsula
Smigies Nature Trail
Beautiful, relatively easy walk with amazing views of the Akamas peninsula

Food scene

If you want an intimate gourmet dinner, this is the place to be!
14 locals recommend
Old Town Restaurant
14 locals recommend
If you want an intimate gourmet dinner, this is the place to be!
Fresh fish straight from the fishing boat. Eat it sitting on the edge of the water
Y&P Fish Tavern
E713
Fresh fish straight from the fishing boat. Eat it sitting on the edge of the water
Beautiful spa open to non-residents. Wonderful setting. Excellent restaurant
10 locals recommend
Ayii Anargyri Natural Healing Spa Resort
10 locals recommend
Beautiful spa open to non-residents. Wonderful setting. Excellent restaurant
Traditional Cyprus taverna in Polis. Excellent quality
23 locals recommend
Moustakallis Tavern
10 9is Iouliou
23 locals recommend
Traditional Cyprus taverna in Polis. Excellent quality
Traditional Cyprus taverna. Excellent service
Tavern I PAREA
6 Ayiou Nikolaou
Traditional Cyprus taverna. Excellent service

Monasteries

An ancient monastery and a winery!
21 locals recommend
Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery
E703
21 locals recommend
An ancient monastery and a winery!
One of the largest, most famous and ancient monasteries of Cyprus, founded in the 11th century. A day trip and worth combining with Stavros tis Psokas and Cedar valley
47 locals recommend
Kykkos Monastery
F966
47 locals recommend
One of the largest, most famous and ancient monasteries of Cyprus, founded in the 11th century. A day trip and worth combining with Stavros tis Psokas and Cedar valley