Pomos
A remote coastal village in the Paphos District of Cyprus, northeast of Polis Chrysochous, Pomos sits directly on the water with mountains close behind. The village is known as the findspot of the Idol of Pomos, an ancient artefact, and hosts several cultural events and festivities despite its out-of-the-way position. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population593
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
Pomos: quick answers
Where is Pomos?
Pomos is in Κύπρος, Cyprus, about 44 km27 miles in a straight line from Paphos.
How do you get to Pomos?
The nearest airport is Paphos (PFO), about 1 hr 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pomos?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C54°F. The wettest month is December, with about 105 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pomos?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Pomos?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ayios Dhimitrios, Polis, Cyprus and Pano Platres.