Polis.

Today we took a little trip up north to Polis, just to check the area out.

Polis is reckoned to be one of the most authentic Cypriot towns, but lately has been slipping under the  tide of the tourist industry.

You certainly can see the effects of creeping tourism, but it is still very picturesque and it is possible, certainly at this time of the year to give the tourists the slip if you really try.

We stopped just east of Latchi harbour and had a little swim, but it's not particularly child friendly for non-swimmer little ones, since the beach is quite steep and stony.

It's OK for adults, but a little  tricky for youngsters.  Hence, Elena and I had a little swim and Kyle a paddle, then a play on the sand, before moving on.

Next we drove west to the Baths of Aphrodite, where we had a fairly unremarkable lunch, before making our way along the track beside the coast.  It's a little bumpy and Elena is not a fan of being shaken about in a car, so we pulled in at a suitable little cove.  It was disappointing how much litter and general rubbish was to be found laying around up there.  Such a shame people cannot show a little more respect for their surroundings.  This spoiled it for us a little bit and I decided I did not want to go for a snorkel amidst floating carrier bags, cigarette ends etc, so we just had a bit of a look around and then headed for home.  On the way back we called in at the village of Neo Chorio for a drink and then hit the trail back home.  All in all a good recce and we'll definitely go back for another look sometime.  In particular, I think we could have done considerably better eating in one of the cafés at the side of the Latchi harbour.  All part of the learning curve for our next visit!