Terra Divina is a luxury-grade development of 488 apartments and townhouses in the village of Kouklia, some 10 minutes away from central Paphos.
The project provides a variety of apartments and townhouses in a beautiful setting with wonderful views of the sea and the countryside.
Kouklia village is perched on a hillside above the coastal plain and has always been popular with Cypriots and ex-patriots alike for its location, so much so, that the area has been inhabited since 2,800 BC. It is surrounded by a wealth of archaeological sites.
The architect has created in Terra Divina a small village with extensive natural landscaping and superb facilities for the owners and visitors to enjoy.
And he has taken advantage of the hillside’s terracing to ensure that almost all properties have lovely views of the sea, the rolling farmland and the hills to the west.
This means that clients can have a wide choice of properties to suit all tastes and purposes.
Although Kouklia may seem somewhat remote from amenities at first sight, it is, in fact, ideally placed for residents who want the best of both worlds – to live in a real Cypriot village, but to be near to beaches, sports facilities, shops and restaurants.
The village is a little way off the main highway that runs between Paphos and, eventually, Larnaca and Nicosia. It is surrounded by protected market gardening land and its main road gives immediate access to the Troodos wine villages and the mountains beyond. It’s unlikely that planning permission will ever be given to develop the flat farmland in any major way, as this is carefully protected at government level, thus maintaining the great views from the hillside.
As a result, Kouklia village is an oasis of peace and quiet.
The main area of Paphos town is about 10 minutes’ drive away, with the restaurant and bar areas of Kato Paphos another 5 minutes downhill.
A new Mall has now been completed just off the main roundabout going into Ppahos from the highway, with a large branch of a major supermarket (Orphanides) which is equivalent in standard to Sainsbury’s in the UK, plus other shops, thus giving residents of Kouklia an easy-to-reach location for essential food shopping.
There are two championship golf courses no more than four minutes down the coast – Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley. A third golf course is in Tsada, about 20 minutes’ drive.
Aphrodite Hills is developing a small beach and marina area on the coastline immediately below the golf course, which again will be within very easy distance of the village, but for those who prefer to go further afield, there are a number of good beaches nearby. Paphos and Geroskipou beaches are about 10 minutes away, Pissouri beach is 15 minutes and Kourion beach is no more than 25 minutes’ drive. All these are ‘organised’ beaches, mostly sandy, with taverns, water sports, sun beds and umbrellas, but there are many, many little coves along the coastline that are completely available for swimming, for those who prefer a quieter place.
As with all locations away from the main tourist areas of the towns, it will be necessary for visitors staying in Kouklia to hire a car, but this will give them infinite access to the countryside around the village and, indeed, the whole island. As a centre for exploring, it couldn’t be better.
The village itself is surrounded by extensive archaeological sites, whilst a short drive up into the hills will bring visitors to the villages. Many specialise in the production of local items, such as wine, halloumi cheese, needlework and lace, pottery, honey or rosewater – they also have their own festivals regularly through the year, to which ‘strangers’ are welcome.
And in winter, 30 minutes’ drive uphill will bring you directly to the ski-ing slopes of the Troodos mountains, which are equally attractive during the hot summer months. Picnicking under the lofty trees whilst listening to the nightingales (yes, they sing during the day here) is one of the great pleasures of summer life in Cyprus.
For permanent residents who want a little more than Paphos has to offer, the cosmopolitan town of Limassol is about 40 minutes’ drive. It has theatres and cinemas, designer shops and bespoke shoemakers, a fascinating old town and castle, excellent restaurants and a 10 mile long promenade.
Last but not least, Paphos Airport is just 5 minutes away, giving fast and easy transfers for visitors. Fortunately, the flight path is mostly over the sea, so the village is not disturbed by aircraft noise.
