About Pyla
Pyla is the neighbouring village to Oroklini. This village is special in that it is the only settlement
in Cyprus still inhabited by both its original Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot inhabitants. There are
two churches and one mosque. The village is located in the eastern part of the island approximately 14 kms
from Larnaca and close to the United Nations Buffer Zone, that separates the southern Cypriot and Northern
Turkish parts of the island. Pyla is very close to the UK Dhekelia Sovereign Base which has a great Fish &
Chip shop!
Historically, Pyla goes way back in time with recent excavations proving that the area was densely populated in the Late Bronze Age. Pyla was mined for copper, silver and gold around the 13th century BC. Today, dating from the medieval times, the Pyla Tower is accessible in the village and worthy of a visit. The old village itself has everything one would expect to find: coffee shop/bars, restaurants and shops. The Pyla Tavern is well recommended.
Access to the south coast motorway is nearby taking you to the eastern attractions of Waterworld, Ayia Napa, Cape Greco, and Potamos and westwards to Nicosia, the Troodos mountains with its beautiful hillside villages, Limmasol, Kourion and Paphos. Closer to home Larnaca International Airport is at the end of a motorway spur only 20 mins away from Pyla.
The closest beach is the CTO (Cyprus Tourist Organisation) beach which has full facilities. Beyond this Blue Flag beach, Larnaca bay sweeps around to Larnaca itself. The road there is lined in places by an immense assortment of restaurants, bars, shops, mini-markets, banks and of course numerous access points to the fantastic sandy beach. Larnaca itself is worthy of extensive exploration; you will not be disappointed.
Sports and nearby activities are well provided for. We are informed that the submerged wreck off Larnaca is one of the best dive sites in the Mediterranean. Bird-watching, walking, cycling, para-gliding, sailing, riding andbowling to name but a few, illustrate that all are catered for.
If after all this, you feel tired, come home to Blue Serenity, perhaps take a dip in the pool, or take a book and a refreshing drink up onto the roof terrace and relax in peace. Take in the fantastic panoramic views, watch the sun go down ... and love Cyprus.
