Experience the best of Paphos
Paphos is a harbour town on Cyprus's south-west coast, with Roman mosaics, ancient tombs, a seafront fort and the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite nearby.
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Paphos is split between the harbourside Kato Paphos, where most of the ancient sites lie, and the hillside town of Ktima above it. Kato Paphos is a World Heritage site, with the floor mosaics of Roman villas such as the House of Dionysos, the ruins of an odeon and a small fort at the harbour mouth. Nearby, the Tombs of the Kings are rock-cut burial chambers dating from the 4th century BC.
According to myth, Aphrodite rose from the sea at Petra tou Romiou, a sea stack and pebble cove on the coast east of town. To the north-west, the Akamas Peninsula has rugged shoreline, walking trails and the Baths of Aphrodite, a shaded pool. Inland, the Troodos Mountains rise to pine forest, painted Byzantine churches and villages that make wine and honey.
Meze, a long procession of small dishes, is the local way to eat, with grilled halloumi, souvlaki and lamb baked slowly in clay ovens. Commandaria, a sweet dessert wine from the Troodos foothills, and zivania, a clear grape spirit, are the local drinks. Winters are mild and green, and the hills flower in spring.
- Free cancellation on 95% of experiences
- Day trips to Troodos
Top 10 attractions in Paphos
Number 1Rock of Aphrodite (Petra tou Romiou)
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Number 2Super Aphrodite Waterpark
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Number 3Adonis Baths
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Number 4Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station
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Number 5Paphos Archaeological Park
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Number 6St Paul’s Pillar
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Number 7Tombs of the Kings
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Number 8Agios Neophytos Monastery
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Number 9Yeroskipou (Geroskipou)
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Number 10House of Dionysos
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Questions about Paphos
- What is there to do in Paphos?
- We list 274 experiences in Paphos. The largest groups are day trips (99), city tours (5).
- What are the top attractions in Paphos?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Paphos are Rock of Aphrodite (Petra tou Romiou), Super Aphrodite Waterpark, Adonis Baths, Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station.
- What is the most popular experience in Paphos?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "From Paphos: Aphrodite's Baths and Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Day Trip", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,592 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Paphos take?
- The typical experience in Paphos lasts about 5 hours; the middle half run between 3 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Paphos?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 96% of the 274 experiences we hold for Paphos. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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