About Paphos
Paphos is the capital of the Paphos District on the south western coast of Cyprus. It has been selected to be the European Capital of Culture for 2017.
Paphos is also the site that Greeks agree is the site that Aphrodite rose out of the sea and landed upon. Paphos is also divided into two different parts; Old Paphos and New Paphos.
Old Paphos is now the site of Kouklia. New Paphos is the town that is currently inhabited and is mentioned in the Bible in the book of Acts by<
Food
There are lots of Tavernas to visit in Paphos that offer fantastic food, service and atmosphere including The Vineyard Taverna and the Letymbou Tavern.
For those who are wanting to taste the local cuisine then there are places such as the Laona Restaurant, the Akis Tavern, the Windmill Restaurant, Les Amis, Dias Zeus, the Déjà vu wine bar, Mother’s Restaurant and The Seven St Georges Tavern.
If you would prefer to sample some other types of cuisine there are restaurants such as Porto Bello, Mar Bianco Café, the Gabor Restaurant, Olivio, Caballini, Let Them Eat Cake, Zaza, Santa Marina Fish and Chips, Tea for Two, the Pingouino café and the Muse Café Kitchen Bar.
Accommodation
There are a few bed and breakfasts and holiday apartments to choose from in Paphos and far more in choice for accommodation when it comes to hotels and private rentals.
Some of the better accommodation available for those that wish to stay in a bed and breakfast or in apartments include the Apollpnia Holiday Apartments, the Avillion Holiday Apartments, the Artemis Cynthia Complex and the Perrgell Bed and Breakfast.
For those who would rather stay in an hotel there is The King Jason, the Alexander The Great Beach Hotel, the Elysium Hotel, the Kefalos Beach Tourist Village, the Constantinou Bros Athena Royal Beach Hotel and the Constantinou Bros Asimina Suites Hotel.
Attractions
Most of the attractions offered by Paphos are historically based with a few beaches, the odd golf course and a few other activities that are unique to Paphos.
For those who are looking for something active to do and a way to explore the area around Paphos in a different way then there is Ride in Cyprus Ltd that offers horse riding around the countryside and mountains that surround Paphos.
For those who are looking to escape the sightseeing and instead want to relax by playing golf then there are two fantastic golf courses to choose from: the Elea Golf and the Minthis Hills Golf Resort.
For those who are interested in the historical sites of Paphos there are the Tombs of the Kings to visits, Aphrodite’s Rock, Saint Paul’s Pillar, the Paphos Amphitheatre, the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church, the Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, the Ayios Neophytos Monastery, the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, the Byzantine Museum, the Agios Georgios Museum, the Agia Moni Monastery, Afrodita’s Birth Place and the Paphos Harbour Castle.
For those who would rather spend time at the beach or pool there is the Vardas Beach, the Super Aphrodite Waterpark, the Paphos Municipal Beach, St George Beach and Coral Bay.
When to visit Paphos?
The best time to visit Paphos is during April, May or October due to the temperatures being warm but comfortable to explore the city in, though November has a similarly pleasant temperature it is also the wettest month of the year by a huge margin so you may want to avoid travelling to Paphos then.
What to pack for Paphos?
Due to the high temperature experienced all year round, it is best to take light clothing with you though if you are planning on taking part in some of the activities such as Ride in Cyprus then you will need to take longer trousers, not jeans unless they are riding jeans, to ride in to stop chaffing, rubbing and catching the skin on the saddles.
For the winter nights it is also advisable to take something warm, especially if you plan to eat outside. During November you will also need to take some form of waterproof with you and possibly an umbrella.