Picolo recommends · Hotel in Pissouri, Cyprus
Columbia Beach Resort
A long, sheltered sweep of sand with green hills behind and Pissouri village watching from the ridge above.
Children dig in the sand at the water's edge while the hills around the bay are still in shadow. Columbia Beach Resort lies on Pissouri Bay, on the south coast roughly midway between Limassol and Paphos.
The water here is usually calm, and the resort is spread out with space between buildings. Up on the hill behind, the old village of Pissouri has a square with tavernas that make an easy evening out.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Columbia Beach Resort
It is our family choice in Cyprus. The bay is gentle for small swimmers, the kids' club gives parents a break, and the resort is roomy enough that it rarely feels full, even in summer.
There is no town on the doorstep, so you need a car or taxi for Limassol or Paphos. Travellers looking for nightlife or a lively strip of bars will find the evenings quiet.
What you get
- Long sandy beach on a sheltered bay
- Kids' club
- Pools in the resort
- Restaurants on site
- Drive to Limassol or Paphos
A day at Columbia Beach Resort
- Morning
- A swim in the calm bay while the beach is empty.
- Midday
- Lunch in the shade by the sand.
- Afternoon
- Kids' club for the children, a book for the grown-ups.
- Evening
- Dinner on the square in Pissouri village above the bay.
Location
Pissouri Bay, Limassol district, Cyprus
Open in MapsQuestions about Columbia Beach Resort
Is Columbia Beach Resort good for families?
Yes. The bay is sheltered with calm water, children have their own club, and space is generous, which makes it our family pick in Cyprus.
How far is Columbia Beach Resort from Limassol and Paphos?
Pissouri Bay lies between the two, and each is around half an hour by car. A rental car makes day trips easier.
What is near Columbia Beach Resort?
Pissouri village sits on the hill behind the bay, with tavernas around its square. Otherwise the area is quiet hills and coast.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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