Situated between Polis and the Baths of Aphrodite and with it picturesque harbour, Latchi (Latsi) makes an ideal base for exploring or sunbathing,
or both.
In days gone by Latchi served as a small port for shipping carobs and there were several carob warehouses in the area. One of the oldest warehouses was turned into a fantastic fish restaurant several years ago and you could still smell the chocolatey aroma of the beans. However a lot of that wonderful smell has now vanished since the warehouse suffered a devastating fire. Now rebuilt, the restaurant is better than ever.
In the last couple of years Latchi has undergone some major redevelopment work. As a popular route for cyclists, one of the most recent additions
to Latchi has been a cycle lane. This lane is invaluable to cyclists and pedestrians alike for avoiding Cypriot drivers.
If you’re after a lunch or dinner of freshly-caught fish, then Latchi is the place to come as there’s an abundance of them to choose from, and
they’ve all got a lovely view of the harbour. As well as great fish tavernas, Latchi has an assortment of supermarkets, banks, tourist shops and bars.
The coarse and or shingle beaches in Latchi are excellent and have been awarded the European Blue Flag. But if the beach seems too lazy for you,
why not choose from a range of watersports on offer including scuba-diving and water-skiing? Or how about a boat trip up to the tip of the Akamas
with a barbecue lunch on the way? If you’re a bit more adventurous you can hire your own boat and stop wherever you like, whenever you like.
Don’t forget to bring your driving licence if you plan on being the captain of your own boat for the day.
Latchi is about an hour’s drive from Paphos airport. |
