Tala

Tala, a truly picturesque village, is one of the premier locations in the Paphos region. Located between Kissonerga and Tsada, it is built at an average altitude of 280 metres. Situated on a gentle sloping hillside, Tala has spectacular views of Paphos, the coastline and the mountains. 

Although a traditional Cypriot village, Tala now has many amenities available. These include supermarkets, a bank, hairdressers, dentists, doctors, bakeries, a delicatessen - and more. The main village square, surrounded by paved areas, tavernas, traditional coffee shops and restaurants is a very popular place for both ex-pats and locals to meet friends and relax. 

It’s also where you can watch the many festivals and events that take place during the year. Also of interest, and not far from the village square, is the famous 12th Century Monastery of St Neophytos. This stunning building also provides the water supply for many Tala residents. It’s well worth a visit! 

Local transport is very limited in Tala. Most people have their own cars; otherwise taxis are used - although there is a bus service into the main Paphos town. There are no trams or trains. Paphos International Airport is only 35-40 minutes drive, ideal for anyone visiting the island or for you, when you go on holiday.

If you enjoy the sea, the award-winning beach at Coral Bay is about 15 minutes drive. Paphos Town, the main hotels and nightclubs - and of course, the lovely harbour area where the castle and numerous restaurants are situated - are the same driving distance away. And, for those of you who want to travel around the island, there are easy access roads from Tala to the Polis and Limassol areas.

Are you a keen golfer? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that the nearest course at Tsada is only 10-15 minutes drive. Those at Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley are in the region of 50 minutes drive. A new, exciting course designed by Nick Faldo, will soon be open at Geroskipou, only 25 minutes drive away.

So what’s the temperature like during summer and winter? Well, before moving on to that, you’ll be pleased to learn that Tala enjoys an average of 330 days of beautiful sunshine every year! In the summer, Tala has cooler and less humid air than some areas. But, you need to be aware that temperatures can still rise as high as 38 degrees in August. In the winter, the climate is mild and temperatures rarely drop below 5 degrees Celsius. During this period, Tala’s annual average rainfall is only about 520 millimetres (20 inches).

The October 2001 Government Census shows 1605 people living in Tala. However, the village has grown in numbers since then, so you can probably easily double this figure now. If you will be living in Tala with children of school age, it is the perfect place to be. The International School is only 10-15 minutes drive away

And finally, Tala is one of the very few villages to have a modern medical centre. This provides a doctor’s surgery and 24/7 emergency cover for all residents in the area.

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