Beach
Pissouri Bay
A long, calm crescent bay tucked beneath farmland and white cliffs, ringed by tavernas — sheltered, shallow and made for a slow swim at sundown.
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Cyprus Swim Series — Pissouri
13–15 November 2026
The third Pissouri edition of the open-water series: an 8 km super-endurance swim and 8 km relay, 5 km and 3 km races, a 2 km fins race, a 1.25 km juniors’ race and a 500 m kids’ swim in the bay. Spectators watch from the beach for free.
Plan your visit
Good to know
When
13–15 November 2026.
Where
Pissouri Beach, in front of Columbia Beach Resort. The Directions button goes to the venue’s exact Google Maps pin.
Entry
Free to watch.
While you are there
Free places near Pissouri
Beach
Avdimou Beach
A long, laid-back stretch of sand and shingle on the quiet coast between Limassol and Paphos, backed by open country rather than hotels. A couple of tavernas sit at either end, but the middle stays gloriously empty even in August. Access is free and easy by car, and the calm, gently shelving water is good for a long swim.
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Landmark
Petra tou Romiou — Aphrodite’s Rock
The mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, where sea stacks rise from a pebble beach. Swim a loop around the rock at dusk, when the whole bay turns molten gold.
SunsetDirections
Eat nearby
Best-rated places to eat close by
Within about 12 km of the venue, ranked by Google rating and review count.
Cypriot taverna
Pithari Tavern
A village taverna on Aphrodite Avenue in Kouklia, the village by the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, a short drive east of Paphos. Around €20–25 a head.
Kouklia village, Aphrodite AvenueDirections
Questions
Cyprus Swim Series — Pissouri: the essentials
When is Cyprus Swim Series — Pissouri 2026?
13–15 November 2026.
Where is Cyprus Swim Series — Pissouri held?
Pissouri Beach, in front of Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus.
Is Cyprus Swim Series — Pissouri free?
Watching is free; taking part means paying the organiser’s entry fee.
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