Peristerona, Paphos

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]

Peristerona

Περιστερώνα
village
Peristerona
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 34°59′26″N 32°29′21″E
Country Cyprus
DistrictPaphos District
Elevation
408 m (1,339 ft)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total198
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
8810

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.[2]

Peristerona is located 408 m above sea level.[3][4]

References
  1. Census 2001
  2. "Peristerona Paphou - Cyprus". Cyprus. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  3. "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  4. "Forecast for Peristeróna". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
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