Tombs of the Kings
The famous ‘Tombs of the Kings’ form part of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) – one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus that has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980.
Faros Beach
Faros is a sandy beach with an excellent view situated at the west end of Paphos. Access to the beach is easy and well sign-posted. The quality of the water is tested frequently and the beach is cleaned every day.
CORAL BAY
One of the best sandy beaches in the region, Coral Bay is located near Peyia and easily reached by car, motorbike, bicycle and bus. It offers water sports and sun bed and umbrella hire. There is accommodation nearby, while lifeguards are on duty with lifesaving equipment during the swimming season.
Alykes Beach
Alykes is a sandy beach situated near the hotels in the tourist area of Kato Pafos, off Poseidonos Avenue. There is a bus stop nearby and access to the beach is easy and well sign-posted. The quality of the water is tested frequently and the beach is cleaned every day.
The Municipality fruit market
Paphos old town market has a long history in the heart of local people. Since we can recall, “agora” (market) was the vivid, colourful spirit of Paphos historical centre and district.
Public Library
The unique architecture of the Public Library in Paphos, the town hall and the numerous neoclassical buildings.
Old Town Pafos
We suggest you wear comfortable shoes and a sun hat, bring a camera, a shopping bag and a bottle of water if you plan to adventure into the vibrant heart of Paphos Old Town.
Saint Neophytos
Saint Neophytos monastery lies 10 km outside Paphos, near Tala village. Saint Neophytos was the founder of the monastery in 1159. He lived there and died in 1219 at the age of 85. The main church of the monastery was built around 200 years after his death and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
The Church of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa
The Panagia Chrysopolitissa church was built in the 13th century over the ruins of the largest Early Byzantine basilica on the island. Within the compound is St. Paul’s Pillar. Originally the church was seven–aisled, but later was reduced to five aisles. The floor was covered with colourful mosaics, some of which are still preserved.
Panagia tou Sinti
The abandoned monastery of Panagia tou Sinti is found on the banks of the Xeros River in Pentalia, and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia) of Sinti.
Saranta Kolones
Saranta Kolones is a ruined medieval fortress, situated near the harbour, built by the Lusignans at the beginning of the 13th century on the site of a previous Byzantine castle. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1222.
The Asklepieion
The Asklepieion is sanctuary dedicated to the god of medicine, Asklepeios, it was also used as a healing centre. It is situated to the south of the Odeon and southwest of the Agora. It is a large building complex with several rooms and a square courtyard.
The Agora
The Agora, situated in front of the Odeon, dates from the middle of the 2nd century A.D. It formed a square courtyard measuring 95 x 95 metres, with colonnaded porticos. The columns of the colonnade have Corinthian capitals but no flutes.
Ancient Odeon
The Paphos Odeon lies in Kato Pafos, in the heart of the tourist area. It is a small 2nd-century amphitheatre built of well-hewn limestone blocks. Today it is used in the summer for musical and theatrical performances.
Palaiokastro
Palaiokastro is where the first ancient (Mycenaean) Greeks settled. They emigrated to Cyprus around 1200 BC after the fall of the Mycenaean Kingdoms in mainland Greece. This is where Hellenism on the island originated.
Geroskipou – Folkloric Museum
The name of Yeroskipou village comes from the Greek phrase “Ieros Kipos” (sacred garden).
The museum houses a fascinating collection of folk art and craft exhibited in a beautiful traditional house.
Pafos Archaeological Museum
The archaeological Museum of Pafos houses an impressive collection of Cypriot antiquities dating from the Neolithic Age to 1700 AD.
Visit Paphos
Visitors to Paphos are genuinely spoiled for choice: be it our long and fascinating history, or the visual delights which have been unearthed and carefully conserved to allow us to dip into the past and move back in time to discover thousands of years of the region’s history.
Myths & Legends of Cyprus
A picturesque island where past meets present at every turn, with a strong culture and many traditions handed down through the ages.
In ancient times Cyprus was the island of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and Pafos was the principal centre of her worship. Euripides, in his work
Cyprus Drinks
Cypriot coffe and coffe shops
No Cypriot village is complete without a traditional coffee shop, called “kafenio”. The “Kafenio” is a very important place since the majority of Cypriots-especially men, use that as a central point of communication, a place to meet friends, to play cards games and “Tavli”. “Tavli” is the Cypriot version of Backgammon.
Some other people just pass time by drinking a Cypriot coffee. Cypriot coffee is ordered “sketos”, “metrios” or “glykos”. Here is how to make it…