Peristerona, Paphos Explained

Settlement Type:village
Official Name:Peristerona
Native Name:Περιστερώνα
Pushpin Map:Cyprus
Pushpin Relief:y
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Cyprus
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Cyprus
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Paphos District
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Unit Pref:Imperial Metric
Population As Of:2001
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:198
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:34.9906°N 32.4892°W
Elevation M:408
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:8810

Peristerona (Greek: Περιστερώνα) is a small village located in the Paphos District of Cyprus, 9 km south of Polis. Hidden among the mountains of the area, the settlement of Peristerona Paphou maintains the traditional elements of Cypriot architecture, while there are plenty of those who build their country houses or hotel units in the area, encouraging foreigners and locals to visit the settlement. The village overlooks from above the vast peninsula of Akamas and the dam of Evretos.[2]

This charming Cypriot village, can be found a short 15-minute drive away from the coastal towns of Polis Chrysochous and Latchi, as well as a 40-minute drive from Paphos. It is renowned for its commitment to preserving the allure and cultural heritage of Cyprus.[3]

Transportation

The route along the old road that leads to the village of Lysos, and from there to Pelathousa, ending in Polis Chrysochous, is considered one of the most beautiful routes on the island. Finally, Peristerona Paphou is adjacent to Steni Paphou, next to Meladeia and very close to the villages of Trimithousa and Filousa Chrysochous.

Peristerona is located 408 m above sea level.[4] [5]

References

  1. http://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/cystat/statistics.nsf/All/A5E0A9096615A568C2257122003FB72E/$file/POPULATION%20BY%20MUNICIPALITY_COMMUNITY-EN.xls?OpenElement Census 2001
  2. Web site: Peristerona Paphou - Cyprus. Cyprus. en-US. 2019-07-17.
  3. Web site: Peristerona - The Villa Group . 2023-07-16 . www.thevillagroup.co.uk.
  4. Web site: GeoNames.org. www.geonames.org. 2019-07-17.
  5. Web site: Forecast for Peristeróna. yr.no. en-gb. 2019-07-17.