Polis is located North-West of Paphos, thirty minutes from the centre of Paphos and forty-five minutes from Paphos International Airport. This area is popular with holiday makers who seek peace and quiet in a beautiful and scenic location. Polis boasts some of the most scenic views in the whole of Cyprus, with clear blue seas and spectacular mountain views.

With an array of activities to choose from, such as horse riding, cycling and walking, Polis is also suited for those who seek a dynamic holiday. Polis is only 25 minutes away from the newly renovated Tsada golf course. The centre of Polis has a lovely traditional square courtyard with a picturesque view of the small marina. The area also has an array of traditional archaeological museums, byzantine churches and traditional stone built houses.

Next door to Polis is a small fishing port called Latsi; a place well known for its fish tavern's and boat rides up to the Akamas peninsula, which is a nature reserve that is set to become a National Park.  Polis is the area with the most repeat holidaymakers in the whole of Cyprus.

The pretty fishing village of Polis Latchi with its small sandy coves, and a backdrop of the pine-clad hills of the Akamas peninsula, is the perfect place for a relaxing break with plenty to explore on foot and great waters ports. Enjoy traditional Cypriot food in the taverns and fresh fish and seafood, for which the resort is renowned, in the excellent restaurants. The nightlife is relatively low key with a handful of bars and discos, making a holiday in Polis latchi ideal for those seeking a relaxing trip.
Before tourism had discovered Polis Latchi its main industry apart from fishing was the exportation of sea sponges. The main focal point of Polis Latchi is the fishing harbour sporting fishing boats bobbing gently on the clear waters weighed down with nets, wicker baskets and the catch of the day. Fresh fish can be sampled in one of the many small stone build tavernas surrounding the harbour; a popular eating place for the locals.

Sun worshippers and beach goers will appreciate the sandy/pebbly beaches nestling on the Akamas National Park. Cool waters and gentle summer breezes. By night Polis Latchi becomes a hive of activity with night cruises, disco and a selection of bars and restaurants to choose from.

According to legend, the area that is now Polis Latchi was once long ago, the scene of a dramatic tale between two young loves. In the time of the gods, Aphrodite, it is said, fell in love with a bold young hunter named Adonis. Adonis loved the thrill of hunting, Aphrodite, however was concerned for his safety. One day while hunting a wild boar he was killed as the raging boar buried its tusk in the young hunters side.

As Aphrodite rushed to the scene, she cut her delicate skin on the underbrush and tinged all the white roses pink. On finding Adonis she shed countless tears, which, as they struck the ground turned into anemones; the red drops of blood at the scene then turned into red roses. This legend explains how all the beautiful flowers came to be in this area.