Pissouri
Πισσούρι (Greek) | |
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| Country | Cyprus |
| District | Limassol District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lazaros Lazarou |
| • Executive Director | Petros Foutas |
| Population (2001[1]) | |
• Total | 1,033 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 4607 |
| Website | https://www.pissouri.org.cy/ |
Pissouri (Greek: Πισσούρι) is a village located in Limassol district, Cyprus (Thirty kilometres westwards of Limassol’s centre), between Limassol and Paphos. Pissouri’s administrative area is the third biggest in Limassol District. The main settlement of Pissouri is situated about three kilometres away from the bay named Cape Aspro, and is built on the side of a green hill. The settlement is placed in the middle of Pissouri’s territory.
Now they are two distinct communities, Pissouri Village Area and Pissouri Bay Area. The total permanent population is said to reach around 1100 people, about half of whom are Cypriots, the rest foreigners, mainly British, residents and visitors.
There are several shops, and many tavernas, restaurants cafes and bars in the village and bay.