Latchi

Latchi
Λατσί
Latsi
Latchi Harbour
Latchi
Location in Cyprus
Coordinates: 35°2′17″N 32°23′37″E / 35.03806°N 32.39361°E / 35.03806; 32.39361
Country Cyprus
DistrictPaphos District
MunicipalityPolis
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
8840

Latchi (Greek: Λατσί), also spelled Lachi, Latsi or Lakki, is a small fishing village within Polis, a municipality in Cyprus. It is known for its small marina, fresh seafood tavernas, and close proximity to the Akamas Peninsula National Park and the Blue Lagoon.

Altitude

Latchi is located at an altitude of 7 meters above sea level.[1][2]

History

Latchi was once a small port exporting mainly carobs. The old stone-built carob warehouses have now been converted into restaurants, fish taverns and recreational areas. Small cruises to Akamas depart from Latchi. It has also recently been expanded and accommodates 220 pleasure boats.

References

  1. ^ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  2. ^ "Forecast for Latchi". yr.no. Retrieved 2019-07-17.

Polis-Latsi Sea and Cultural Museum