The ultimate guide to Paphos and around
Sightseeing & Attractions
The Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church, which is also known as Agia Kiriaki (Church of Our Lady from the Golden City) is situated near the harbor of Kato Paphos. The area, which is now occupied by the church, was once a Roman forum. In fact, Paul the Apostle was whipped here in 45 A.D. The prophet came to Cyprus to spread Christian teachings, but was captured by Roman soldiers and took a corporal punishment. However, it did not prevent the saint from completing his mission and converting the proconsul of Cyprus into Christianity. Needless to say, it is a very beautiful architectural landmark and a prominent Christian pilgrimage site.
Panagia Chrysopateritissa Church
The Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church, which is also known as Agia Kiriaki (Church of Our Lady from the Golden City) is situated near the harbor of Kato Paphos. The area, which is now occupied by the church, was once a Roman forum. In fact, Paul the Apostle was whipped here in 45 A.D. The prophet came to Cyprus to spread Christian teachings, but was captured by Roman soldiers and took a corporal punishment. However, it did not prevent the saint from completing his mission and converting the proconsul of Cyprus into Christianity. Needless to say, it is a very beautiful architectural landmark and a prominent Christian pilgrimage site.
Paphos Archaeological Park, which lies not far from the port of Pafos, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Cyprus. It is a gigantic outdoor museum that plays host to invaluable relics. Depicting Pafos’ most interesting artifacts from the Antique period to the early Middle Ages, the museum has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Paphos Archaeological Park
Paphos Archaeological Park, which lies not far from the port of Pafos, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Cyprus. It is a gigantic outdoor museum that plays host to invaluable relics. Depicting Pafos’ most interesting artifacts from the Antique period to the early Middle Ages, the museum has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ruins of the medieval fortress of Saranta Kolones, which lie in close vicinity to Paphos’ port, are part of the Paphos District Archaeological Park, one of the most popular dig sites in Paphos. Once an important citadel that protected the ancient city from assailants, it currently recounts vast and eventful, centuries-old history of Paphos. The Saranta Kolones Castle (Forty Columns Castle) took its name from a large number of granite pillars placed all around it, which supposedly stood on an ancient trade square hundreds of years ago.
Forty Columns Fortress
Ruins of the medieval fortress of Saranta Kolones, which lie in close vicinity to Paphos’ port, are part of the Paphos District Archaeological Park, one of the most popular dig sites in Paphos. Once an important citadel that protected the ancient city from assailants, it currently recounts vast and eventful, centuries-old history of Paphos. The Saranta Kolones Castle (Forty Columns Castle) took its name from a large number of granite pillars placed all around it, which supposedly stood on an ancient trade square hundreds of years ago.
The Tombs of the Kings is a giant necropolis, which lies to the south-east of Paphos, close to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Being a large outdoor museum with hundreds of invaluable antique artifacts, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The underground necropolis consists of several dozens of ancient burials, many of which were carved in coastal rocks and once had lavish decorations.
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Tombs of the Kings
63 Tombs of the Kings AveThe Tombs of the Kings is a giant necropolis, which lies to the south-east of Paphos, close to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Being a large outdoor museum with hundreds of invaluable antique artifacts, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The underground necropolis consists of several dozens of ancient burials, many of which were carved in coastal rocks and once had lavish decorations.
The squat medieval fort, which protected Paphos’ harbor for centuries, is one of the most popular tourist magnets in the Paphos District of Cyprus. It is an excellent example of defensive architecture that saw several large-scale alterations and often changed hands, being rebuilt and redesigned for a couple of times.
The square in front of it often hosts cultural events. For example, it is highly recommended to visit the Aphrodite Opera Festival, which is annually held there in September.
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Paphos Castle
The squat medieval fort, which protected Paphos’ harbor for centuries, is one of the most popular tourist magnets in the Paphos District of Cyprus. It is an excellent example of defensive architecture that saw several large-scale alterations and often changed hands, being rebuilt and redesigned for a couple of times.
The square in front of it often hosts cultural events. For example, it is highly recommended to visit the Aphrodite Opera Festival, which is annually held there in September.
Agios Georgios (St George) at Peyeia is a well-known pilgrimage site on Cape Drepanon in the Pafos district. In this area, between 1952 and 1955, the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus excavated three Early Christian basilicas and a bath, all dated to the 6th century.
The Agios Georgios Church is located near archaeological site, along the coast of Cape Drepano. This small stone church was built during the thirteenth or fourteenth century. Nearby, there's a more modern church with the same name. These churches are worth visiting, especially after exploring the Agios Georgios Pegeia Archaeological Site.
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Agios Georgios Pegeias
Agios Georgios (St George) at Peyeia is a well-known pilgrimage site on Cape Drepanon in the Pafos district. In this area, between 1952 and 1955, the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus excavated three Early Christian basilicas and a bath, all dated to the 6th century.
The Agios Georgios Church is located near archaeological site, along the coast of Cape Drepano. This small stone church was built during the thirteenth or fourteenth century. Nearby, there's a more modern church with the same name. These churches are worth visiting, especially after exploring the Agios Georgios Pegeia Archaeological Site.
The Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the ruins of which lie not too far from Paphos in the village of Kouklia (the site of the former city-state of Paleo-Paphos), is one of the most important Antique shrines on the island, dedicated to the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Although only several fragments of the groundwork and columns are left of the "100-halls" temple, it remains espeically spectacular and monumental in its proportions, emitting the unique, unrivalled atmosphere of an ancient sacred site.
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Sanctuary of Aphrodite
1 Γρίβα ΔιγενήThe Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the ruins of which lie not too far from Paphos in the village of Kouklia (the site of the former city-state of Paleo-Paphos), is one of the most important Antique shrines on the island, dedicated to the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Although only several fragments of the groundwork and columns are left of the "100-halls" temple, it remains espeically spectacular and monumental in its proportions, emitting the unique, unrivalled atmosphere of an ancient sacred site.
The ruins of one of the largest and most powerful city-kingdoms of the island of Cyprus, which existed for more than 18 centuries, lie to the west of Limassol, not too far from the town of Episkopi. Kourion is one of the most interesting archaeological sites and historic landmarks on the island, which allows its visitors to see remarkably intact, centuries-old houses alongside dozens of antique artifacts, many of which are displayed in famous museums all around the globe.
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Kourion
The ruins of one of the largest and most powerful city-kingdoms of the island of Cyprus, which existed for more than 18 centuries, lie to the west of Limassol, not too far from the town of Episkopi. Kourion is one of the most interesting archaeological sites and historic landmarks on the island, which allows its visitors to see remarkably intact, centuries-old houses alongside dozens of antique artifacts, many of which are displayed in famous museums all around the globe.
Situated on the edge of the coastal town of Kolossi, which lies in the near vicinity of Limassol, the medieval Kolossi Castle is an excellent example of defensive architecture and one of few fortresses built on Cyprus by the French Empire that remains intact to this day. Although this centuries-old, monumentally proportioned castle lacks elegance and complex architectural elements, it is still very impressive and has a truly unique atmosphere, allowing its visitors make an interesting journey through time to the period of the Holy Crusades.
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Burg Kolossi
Λεωφόρος Αρχιεπισκόπου Μακαρίου ΓSituated on the edge of the coastal town of Kolossi, which lies in the near vicinity of Limassol, the medieval Kolossi Castle is an excellent example of defensive architecture and one of few fortresses built on Cyprus by the French Empire that remains intact to this day. Although this centuries-old, monumentally proportioned castle lacks elegance and complex architectural elements, it is still very impressive and has a truly unique atmosphere, allowing its visitors make an interesting journey through time to the period of the Holy Crusades.
Beaches
Coral Bay Beach is one of the most beautiful Cyprus' beaches that lies in a splendid bay, not far from Paphos. Having white sand, warm and pure water, and flat seabed, it is an excellent recreation destination for families, which offers all necessary beach conveniences and dozens of entertainment activities. All around the are are many stores, taverns, cafes and restaurants.
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Coral Bay Beach
Coral Bay Beach is one of the most beautiful Cyprus' beaches that lies in a splendid bay, not far from Paphos. Having white sand, warm and pure water, and flat seabed, it is an excellent recreation destination for families, which offers all necessary beach conveniences and dozens of entertainment activities. All around the are are many stores, taverns, cafes and restaurants.
The Municipal Baths Beach is situated in the ancient heart of Paphos, close to the medieval Paphos Castle. It is a 150 meters long resort area that stand in stark contrast to other popular beaches on Cyprus. First and foremost, it is neither pebble nor sand one. The beach has a concrete pier that is covered with wooden planks and has several recreational areas with sunbeds and umbrellas.
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Municipal Beach
The Municipal Baths Beach is situated in the ancient heart of Paphos, close to the medieval Paphos Castle. It is a 150 meters long resort area that stand in stark contrast to other popular beaches on Cyprus. First and foremost, it is neither pebble nor sand one. The beach has a concrete pier that is covered with wooden planks and has several recreational areas with sunbeds and umbrellas.
Venus Beach is the nearest beach located just 900 m. away of the house. You can easily reach it by foot or drive and park your car there. Very nice sandy beach with breakwaters that allow to swim even when sea waves are quite big . Highly recommended.
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Venus Beach
Tombs of the Kings AvenueVenus Beach is the nearest beach located just 900 m. away of the house. You can easily reach it by foot or drive and park your car there. Very nice sandy beach with breakwaters that allow to swim even when sea waves are quite big . Highly recommended.
Nature
Petra tou Romiou, which is also known as Aphrodite's Rock, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and romantic beaches on the coast of Cyprus. It is a small, rocky area with 3 sea stacks that rise from the deep, not far from the village of Kouklia, which is situated on the way from Paphos to Limassol. Offering exceptionally splendid scenery and a unique, unparalleled atmosphere, it is one of the biggest tourist magnets on the island of Cyprus.
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Felsen der Aphrodite
Petra tou Romiou, which is also known as Aphrodite's Rock, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and romantic beaches on the coast of Cyprus. It is a small, rocky area with 3 sea stacks that rise from the deep, not far from the village of Kouklia, which is situated on the way from Paphos to Limassol. Offering exceptionally splendid scenery and a unique, unparalleled atmosphere, it is one of the biggest tourist magnets on the island of Cyprus.
Akamas National Park, a very picturesque national reserve with amazing scenery, cozy bays, warm sand beaches, white rocks and oceans of fragrant flowers.
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Blue Lagoon
Akamas National Park, a very picturesque national reserve with amazing scenery, cozy bays, warm sand beaches, white rocks and oceans of fragrant flowers.
The Akamas National Park, a very picturesque national reserve with amazing scenery, cozy bays, warm sand beaches, white rocks and oceans of fragrant flowers.
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Akamas Peninsula National Park
The Akamas National Park, a very picturesque national reserve with amazing scenery, cozy bays, warm sand beaches, white rocks and oceans of fragrant flowers.
Religious Sites
Found close to the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, the Agia Solomoni Catacombs comprise a set of small, human-made caves that served as a burial site in the past and, after an Orthodox church was erected in one of the caves, became one of the most important religious sites on the island of Cyprus.
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Agia Solomoni Catacomb
100 Apostolou Pavlou AveFound close to the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, the Agia Solomoni Catacombs comprise a set of small, human-made caves that served as a burial site in the past and, after an Orthodox church was erected in one of the caves, became one of the most important religious sites on the island of Cyprus.
Situated in a picturesque pine grove on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains, not too far from the town of Pedoulas, the Kykkos Monastery is an enduringly popular tourist magnet, which attracts thousands of visitors annually thanks to its magnificent architecture and the dozens of valuable Christian relics on display. As well as being a major pilgrimage site for Christians, the monastery is also a spectacular building in its own right, resembling a beautiful Venetian palace.
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Kloster Kykkos
F966Situated in a picturesque pine grove on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains, not too far from the town of Pedoulas, the Kykkos Monastery is an enduringly popular tourist magnet, which attracts thousands of visitors annually thanks to its magnificent architecture and the dozens of valuable Christian relics on display. As well as being a major pilgrimage site for Christians, the monastery is also a spectacular building in its own right, resembling a beautiful Venetian palace.
Supermarkets & Local Markets
Papantoniou Supermarkets is a chain of local stores in Paphos you can find all around the city. This particular one is not the biggest in chain but nearest to the house. Quite good choice for daily food shopping
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Papantoniou Supermarket Chloraka
Papantoniou Supermarkets is a chain of local stores in Paphos you can find all around the city. This particular one is not the biggest in chain but nearest to the house. Quite good choice for daily food shopping
ALPHAMEGA HYPERMARKETS are the largest Cypriot hypermarket chain in the country, with 13 stores around the island. There is one Alphamega hypermarket in Paphos right at the entrance to the city. Great choice of fresh quality products at a wide range of prices. Local and imported fruits, top quality meat, fresh fish and a huge variety of pastries. Highly recommended for your shopping.
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Alphamega Paphos
87 Dimokratias AvenueALPHAMEGA HYPERMARKETS are the largest Cypriot hypermarket chain in the country, with 13 stores around the island. There is one Alphamega hypermarket in Paphos right at the entrance to the city. Great choice of fresh quality products at a wide range of prices. Local and imported fruits, top quality meat, fresh fish and a huge variety of pastries. Highly recommended for your shopping.
Former Carefour supermarket that was acquired by the Greek hypermarket chain ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ. This two store supermarket has good choice of food, fresh fish and meet on the ground floor. On the first floor you'll find clothes, electric appliances, etc.
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ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ Πάφος
Former Carefour supermarket that was acquired by the Greek hypermarket chain ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ. This two store supermarket has good choice of food, fresh fish and meet on the ground floor. On the first floor you'll find clothes, electric appliances, etc.
Lidl belongs to the international chain of grocery stores operating in 30 countries worldwide. There are 2 of the Lidl stores in Paphos. This is the closest supermarket to the house where you can find all daily products with good quality and sometimes less prices. Recommend this store for fresh bread and pastries baked daily.
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Lidl
49 Alexandrou YpsilantiLidl belongs to the international chain of grocery stores operating in 30 countries worldwide. There are 2 of the Lidl stores in Paphos. This is the closest supermarket to the house where you can find all daily products with good quality and sometimes less prices. Recommend this store for fresh bread and pastries baked daily.
This Sunday market is combine farmers and flea markets together. It is a good place to spent an hour if you like vintage or antique merchandise. Sometimes you may be lucky to find really good vintage items from all over the world. Even if you will not be lucky to find something interesting you can always buy fruits, vegetables, homemade olive oil and etc from local farmers. Highly recommended place to visit.
Duck Pond Market
This Sunday market is combine farmers and flea markets together. It is a good place to spent an hour if you like vintage or antique merchandise. Sometimes you may be lucky to find really good vintage items from all over the world. Even if you will not be lucky to find something interesting you can always buy fruits, vegetables, homemade olive oil and etc from local farmers. Highly recommended place to visit.
The largest shopping mall in Paphos with around 125 stores, plus restaurants, coffee shops and a cineplex. The mall offers a selection of cafes, food kiosks, mid-high end shops, a multiplex cinema with six screens, and an arcade with interior and exterior play areas. The mall has a huge shop called Jumbo which has three floors well-equipped to sell everything from swim-wear to toys. There is a wide selection of clothing and shoe brands with international brands such as Marks & Spencer and Zara. The mall offers free parking.
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Kings Avenue Mall
2 Λεωφόρος Τάφοι των ΒασιλέωνThe largest shopping mall in Paphos with around 125 stores, plus restaurants, coffee shops and a cineplex. The mall offers a selection of cafes, food kiosks, mid-high end shops, a multiplex cinema with six screens, and an arcade with interior and exterior play areas. The mall has a huge shop called Jumbo which has three floors well-equipped to sell everything from swim-wear to toys. There is a wide selection of clothing and shoe brands with international brands such as Marks & Spencer and Zara. The mall offers free parking.