Kato Pyrgos centre is the heart of the main village in Cyprus’s Tylliria area, with a coastal front, hillsides and a fishing shelter. It’s a useful point of reference when planning meals, local journeys and time in the village.
- Kato Pyrgos is in Nicosia District, in the Tylliria area of Cyprus.
- Rural buses typically run two or three times a day on weekdays and weekends; confirm schedules and prices with the relevant company.
How far is Kato Pyrgos centre?
Kato Pyrgos centre is about 1.3 km from Tylos Beach Hotel, an estimated 18-minute walk or about two minutes by car.
What should you expect on the walk?
If pavement, shade or terrain matter to your plans, ask locally before setting out. Kato Pyrgos combines a coastal front with hillsides and has a fishing shelter.
How can you plan errands, meals and local transport?
Fish taverns in Kato Pyrgos include “ALEXIS,” “Pericles,” and “Aphrodite and Andreas Drakos.” Café and café-bar names include La Sera, Hlis, El Nuevo and Tete a Tete. Confirm opening times before making a meal plan.
Rural buses in Cyprus link villages with nearby towns and typically run two or three times a day on both weekdays and weekends. Visit Cyprus advises confirming itineraries and prices with the relevant company; rural taxi services also operate in village areas. The getting around Kato Pyrgos without a car guide is relevant if you’re planning local journeys.
Before you go, check the official Visit Cyprus site for current bus details.
What can you see around the village?
Two local landmarks add context to a visit through Kato Pyrgos. The Kato Pyrgos village guide describes the historic Chapel of Panagia tis Galoktistis, which contains hagiographies dating to the 12th and 14th centuries, and the village-square oak tree, which dates to 1898 and stands over 20 metres high.
Paphos is 80 km from Kato Pyrgos, and Polis Chrysochous is approximately 50 minutes away by road. From central Limassol, the drive takes approximately two and a half hours.
FAQs
Where is Kato Pyrgos?
Kato Pyrgos is in the Tylliria area of Cyprus, within Nicosia District. It is the main village of Tylliria.
How do you drive to Kato Pyrgos from the Paphos region?
The route from the Paphos region uses the A1 and A6 motorways, followed by the B7 and E704.
Is Kato Pyrgos a coastal village?
Yes. The village has a coastal front as well as hillsides and a fishing shelter.