Tombs of the kings is located less than 2 kilometers away from the old harbour. Tombs of the kings are known in the island as "Tafoi ton Vasileon". Tombs of the Kings are very impressive. They are burial caves carved into the bedrock of the hill and decorated with Doric columns and capitals and impressive underground tombs. These tombs are date from the 4th century BC. Anyone can go and visit them from Monday to Friday from 7:30am until 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 5pm. The entrance is ... [read more]

Paphos mosaics are actually part of a larger archeological site that includes a theatre and a ruined castle. You need to spent few hours to make the most of the site. It is located in Paphos, with the entrance is in the harbour area (Kato Paphos Area). If you are out of town you can catch the bus from the harbour and will take you there within two - three minutes. If you are driving, there is a huge free car park beside the mosaics site. There is a small entry fee usually CYP 1 and the opening hours are fro... [read more]

Agia Solomoni is a church located at Kato Paphos, about one kilometer away from Paphos port. Agia Solomoni is also known as "katakomvi" (which means catacomb) because it was carved underground out of limestone and originally was a catacomb. The catacomb was Christian and retains some 12th century frescoes in places. Visitors has to step down about fifteen steps in see the church. Visitors, will come across of the intriguing phenomena experienced during holidays in Cyprus. On the rock above the churc... [read more]

At the end of the harbour there is the Castle of Paphos, originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbour and rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13 century. In 1570 dismantled again by the Venetians against the Ottomans, who restored and strengthened it after they captured the island. Visitors can visit the Castle of Paphos every day from 9am till 6pm (summer period) and 9am till 5pm (winter period) Paphos fort is very close to restaurants, traditional taverns, water sports, cafes souvenirs and s... [read more]

Paphos harbour was first built in the 13th century. Destroyed by the Turks and then rebuilt by the Ottomans. Paphos Harbour is remains a historical and popular place, with lots to do. You can visit and walk around the old Paphos Castle, visit the Paphos mosaics and Paphos Odeon. Visitors can meet and take a picture with the pelican called "Kokos" or just sit back and relax the attractive view of the harbour. There are lots of restaurants and "tavernas" which serves fresh fish meze, meat me... [read more]

Adonis baths and waterfall, is a nature beauty of Cyprus. It's the little paradise of Paphos which is well worth visiting. According to the Greek Mythology, Adonis the lover of Aphrodite used to bathe. Nowadays, Adonis is believed to have returned to his Baths and died in the arms of Aphrodite. Adonis baths and waterfall is located about 1km from Coral Bay area. Visitors will have the opportunity of swimming and swing from a rope or even jump from the top into the refreshing mountain waters. ... [read more]

Petra tou Romiou or Rock Of Aphrodite; as known in English, is the legendary site where the ancient Greek goddess of beauty and love Aphrodite first rose from the sea. Petra tou Romiou is located on the southwest coast of Cyprus, in the old Paphos - Limassol highway. Petra tou Romiou is a huge rock from the depths of the ocean's bed. Visitors can walk upon the rock and they can find corals and pieces of shells. The rock is accompanied by other smaller rocks, in the sea and on the close by the shore. ... [read more]

Coral Bay is famed for having one of the most famous beautiful and sandy beaches on Cyprus. Coral Bay beach is famous for its crystal clear blue water, safe for swimming and for many water sports. It's not surprising that Coral Bay Beach is the favorite beach for local and tourist people. Since, the beach itself has recently attained the coveted Blue Flag award for its cleanliness. Coral Bay Beach is located 15 to 20 minutes away from Paphos center. Close by, you can find traditional "tavernas"... [read more]

For those who want a romantic side trip in Paphos a place to visit is the Baths of Aphrodite or fountain of love. The Baths of Aphrodite are located in Akamas area, near Polis, 45km north of Paphos. The Baths are very difficult to access and can be reached only on foot or with a four-wheel drive vehicle. These Baths looks like a rock - pool of a natural grotto, shaded by a fig tree. According to legend, the Greek goddess of beauty and love Aphrodite used to take her beauty baths in this area. Also according... [read more]