Peyia (Pegeia)

The village of Peyia is about a five minute walk but being lazy I find the best way to get around is by car. There are plenty of parking places in Peyia and again if you cannot find one do as the locals do and abandon your car anywhere but it’s Very annoying!!! The main car park is situated on the left hand side of the road (going up the hill with Coral Bay behind you) just after the chemist, it is well signposted.

Facilities in Peyia are mainly situated on the main road you will find a Chemist, bakery, which serves delicious hot bread first thing in the morning. There are plenty of taverns to choose from serving a variety of local dishes, my favourite is Peyia Tavern or Cousins Tavern is also quite good which is situated above "Karenina Tavern" at Cousins and the Chef Tavern” they serve an excellent Meze. My advice if you have the time is to try all the local Peyia restaurants during your holiday!!! If you fancy a take away La Frescoe is in the same areas (opposite Jail Pub) just phone them for free delivery... The BBQ Rack of ribs is great.

There are three banks in Peyia. All exchange money If you are changing traveller’s cheques don't forget your passports. Banks are open from 0830 to 12.30 Monday to Friday, Please be warned the banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday and afternoons. There are no cash machines (hole in the wall facilities) the nearest cash machine to you is a 3km drive to Coral Bay.

There is also a Doctor and Dentist surgery hopefully you won't need them but it's nice to know they are there if you should need them.

Behind the church you will find (Philippos) This is the main village supermarket it has everything and anything your heart desires from milk, bread, olives, frozen foods, fresh fruit and veg, kitchen sinks, microwaves ovens, cuddly toys, Most of his customers are amazed at what he has on the ground floor and don’t realize that it has two floors levels.

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