Designed to reflect the unhurried atmosphere of a traditional Cypriot village and built from locally quarried stone, it stands at the heart of the resort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

The Village Square has a real community ambience with a great choice of shops and restaurants, a wedding chapel and open spaces that invite you to relax and watch the world go by in true Mediterranean style.

The Village Square offers a great selection of restaurants and bars. As well as the many dining options, the Village Square offers all amenities guests could want or need, including a bank, pharmacy, general shop, flower shop, travel agency, electronics shop, gallery shop, optician and luxury fashion and jewellery boutiques.

In addition to offering the best shops and restaurants, the spacious open-air area acts as the focal point for events such as traditional bazaars and other festivities.

Golf

Crowning Aphrodite Hills Resort's outstanding leisure facilities is the magnificent 18-hole golf course, designed by acclaimed course architect, Cabell B. Robinson.

Five years in the making, it follows the scenic contours of the two plateaux, its challenging fairways cutting a swathe through lakes, olive and carob trees. No wonder the golf course has taken its rightful place among the very best the Mediterranean can offer.

No matter how many times you play the course, there's always a new challenge. Not least the skill needed to conquer the dramatic holes that run alongside or traverse the dramatic central ravine. Celebrate your success in the sophisticated Clubhouse, overlooking the 18th green and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean below.

In the restaurant you can savour delectable Cypriot specialties, international cuisine and an extensive wine list, or just enjoy the breathtaking view from the terraces. A premier Golf Academy, practice holes and pro-shop enhance your golf experience.

Tennis

Spa

The Retreat Spa at Aphrodite Hills aims to enhance the island's luxury spa destination offer. Located in the heart of Aphrodite Hills, 'The Retreat' offers a haven of calm, serenity and tranquillity offering an indulgent and blissful respite to ease away the strains of everyday life.

The Retreat provides a unique treatment environment, with its serene monastic design and a variety of therapy areas. With a total of 24 spacious rooms many with sea views, the options include couple rooms to private balconies to specialized hydrotherapy, spa manicure and pedicure rooms, Thai rooms and garden massage pavilions.

With an expert team dedicated to providing an unforgettable spa experience, this is a special place designed to clear the mind, soothe the body and indulge the spirit. The Retreat also boasts stunning elevated pools overlooking the Mediterranean as well as fragrant gardens with dancing fountains - everywhere there are personal havens, views, scents and textures to delight the senses.

Just Outside the Resort

Pissouri Village: About 3 miles along the coast road (or motorway). Pissouri is a wonderful Cypriot village with a town square; old men playing backgammon and just watching the world go by. In fact, it's a great place for you to do that too. During the summer months there are lots of activities in the village - even a Cyprus night every Wednesday which mainly Greek Cypriots attend! There are bars and excellent restaurants. Also village shops including a butcher, baker, gift shop and a bank.

Pissouri Beach: Pissouri is the nearest ‘tourist' beach but it is still quiet. And you can drive right up to the beach at the eastern end. There are sunbeds and umbrellas (all payable); parascending; jetskis - in fact, everything you would expect to find at a beach resort. There are a number of bars and restaurants.

Kouklia: Kouklia is also famous as the historical capital of Cyprus – known as "Palaipafos" (Old Paphos) – it was one of the most important ancient kingdoms of Cyprus.

The entire area of Kouklia is an important archaeological region. Excavations have found the famous temple of "Aphrodite of Paphos" (Pafia Aphrodite), the remains of the fortifications of Palaipafos, and various other treasures that are found in Kouklia's Archaeological Museum.

Beaches: Other local beaches can easily be reached at Petra Tou Romiou, Avdimou and Geroskipou in one direction and Coral Bay and Lara in the other.

Explore: Above Aphrodite Hills is the road to the Troodos Mountains and Cedar Valley. The route is lined with small, charming villages along the way.

There is an excellent highway which runs to all corners of Cyprus but the old coast road by the sea is the most scenic route. A drive along here past various ancient sites such as Aphrodite's Birthplace and Temple towards Limassol, taking in Curium and Kolossi Castle is delightful with beautiful views wherever you look.