Areas to avoid in the Paphos region.

[Veronica]

Originally Posted by Lazer

Hi Veronica,

While out in Cyprus recently someone told us Konia was the most expensive & desirable place to buy property in the Paphos area. So, we drove to Konia with baited breath, wondering why, and left, well, still wondering why. It's pleasant but so are many other places. We couldn't see what all the fuss was about. Any ideas why it holds so much kudos?

L

Hiya,
Konia is considered by Cypriots to be desirable because it is close to paphos, the hospital, the motorway etc while still being out of town.
We like it here in Konia because although there are quite a few British people here it is still mainly Cypriot and therefore feels less like little Britain.
For us it is very convenient as we are in and out of town a lot when we are working with clients and we dont have too far to drive.
As for being the most expensive I dont think that is quite true. Yes it more expensive than some areas which are less desirable for one reason for another but it is certainly not the most expensive by a long way.

Veronica

[leigh1980]

Originally Posted by Sunbeam75

Hi,

Without wishing to upset anyone, are there any areas that should be avoided in Paphos and its villages. Reasons being..eg.. council tip, football stadium, construction sites, or any other reasons.

I would like facts rather than opinions if at all possible.

Many thanks

H

Hi sunbeam,
i know veronica has her views but i live in ayia marinouda and have never smelt anything or heard anything from the football stadium and i also do alot of work in peyia and everybody is really nice and its a good place to meet fellow expats instead of cutting your self off in some random cypriot village
hope this helps
leigh1980

[colroy]

HI all
I have to agree with all comments I first looked at peyia 15 years ago and loved it .
I went to live there 6 years ago and hated it .But for my own reasons. It is growing to quick and a lot of villas are loosing views . (My best comparison to the uk would be Milton keynes without the islands)
But i have a lot o friends who live in peyia and they would not move anywere else in paphos.
I have worked all over cyprus and My favorite location is pissuri in the village. But even there they are building at an enormouse rate.
Konia is a suburb of paphos town and as we know local people who want to live near the town but not in it always pay premium. whilst i was in cyprus i rented 2 houses out in the konia area and they went to expats for a very good rent. Again because the location is good . it may not be the most beutiful village but it is a typical growing cyprus village.
My suggestion is the ame as every one else go there take a short term lease and have a close look around as nobody else can say what your mind thinks is best.
Hope you enjoy cyprus.
After my five years in cyprus I,m happy to be back in the UK and have no plans of returning to cyprus. Whilst there i worked with english and cypriots alike .
colin

[Geavrc]

Originally Posted by Sunbeam75

Hi,

Without wishing to upset anyone, are there any areas that should be avoided in Paphos and its villages. Reasons being..eg.. council tip, football stadium, construction sites, or any other reasons.

I would like facts rather than opinions if at all possible.

Many thanks

H

Have not had any bad experience ever and have not heard of any bad experience if somebody else. I travel(ed) through all villages many times both on the east and the north side of Paphos including the very remote road along and on the beach up north from the sea caves/Coral Bay. Although it is very quiet and you can feel very alone or lonely nothing strange ever happened.

What is the background of your question?
G