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Food scene
Unwind with a view of the sea, a cocktail and a delicious meal at Oniro by the Sea. The name means ‘dream’, and this beautiful bar really is like something out of a dream, and its menu has something for nearly all tastes. The famous EDRO III shipwreck is just a couple of metres away; the cargo ship crashed in 2011 and now rests only a few metres from land. The dramatic setting makes it a popular spot for photographs, especially in the summer. Oniro by the Sea is just 5 minutes away from our villa.
143 locals recommend
Oniro By The Sea
05 Glikou NerouUnwind with a view of the sea, a cocktail and a delicious meal at Oniro by the Sea. The name means ‘dream’, and this beautiful bar really is like something out of a dream, and its menu has something for nearly all tastes. The famous EDRO III shipwreck is just a couple of metres away; the cargo ship crashed in 2011 and now rests only a few metres from land. The dramatic setting makes it a popular spot for photographs, especially in the summer. Oniro by the Sea is just 5 minutes away from our villa.
The Petradaki Taverna located in the Paphos district of Kathikas was one of the best traditional places to eat and enjoy Cyprus cuisine. The menu is relatively short but very impressive. Lots of the produce is grown on the premises and there is a winery in the cellar that delivers a lovely set of wines.
15 locals recommend
Petradaki
E711The Petradaki Taverna located in the Paphos district of Kathikas was one of the best traditional places to eat and enjoy Cyprus cuisine. The menu is relatively short but very impressive. Lots of the produce is grown on the premises and there is a winery in the cellar that delivers a lovely set of wines.
From a midday lunch to dinner at sunset, whether you sit out on the cabanas or unwind indoors, Suite48 is the ultimate casual dining setting, right on the Pafos seafront. Suite48 is where sexy meets the sea, the perfect combination of hip and mellow. Kickback with a cocktail and feel the breeze from right above the beach. Take a load off, while soaking up the mood-altering ambiance of the ultra-chic Suite48.
56 locals recommend
Suite48 Grill & Lounge Bar
48 Poseidonos AveFrom a midday lunch to dinner at sunset, whether you sit out on the cabanas or unwind indoors, Suite48 is the ultimate casual dining setting, right on the Pafos seafront. Suite48 is where sexy meets the sea, the perfect combination of hip and mellow. Kickback with a cocktail and feel the breeze from right above the beach. Take a load off, while soaking up the mood-altering ambiance of the ultra-chic Suite48.
Muse cafe, situated on a hillside and providing you with a spectacular view of Paphos and the coastline, is a top spot for sunset cocktails and delicious food. It was probably one of the best place to eat in Paphos, with burgers to die for and cocktails so good. The atmosphere up there is amazing, with a nice mix of locals and tourists, and the design of the building itself with its huge sail-shaped bar is uber modern and totally lovable.
102 locals recommend
Muse
16 Andrea IoannouMuse cafe, situated on a hillside and providing you with a spectacular view of Paphos and the coastline, is a top spot for sunset cocktails and delicious food. It was probably one of the best place to eat in Paphos, with burgers to die for and cocktails so good. The atmosphere up there is amazing, with a nice mix of locals and tourists, and the design of the building itself with its huge sail-shaped bar is uber modern and totally lovable.
Duomo is an authentic Italian Restaurant located at the Tomb of the Kings, Paphos area. Duomo has proudly been serving delicious Italian specialties that capture the rich and robust flavours of Italy. Duomo has a large and diverse menu to cater for all tastes; both cold and hot appetisers, salads, homemade pastas, risottos, fresh fish, meats including Angus fillet steaks and mouthwatering deserts. This restaurant is totally recommended if you are a fun of Italian cuisine.
31 locals recommend
Duomo Ristorante Italiano
Duomo is an authentic Italian Restaurant located at the Tomb of the Kings, Paphos area. Duomo has proudly been serving delicious Italian specialties that capture the rich and robust flavours of Italy. Duomo has a large and diverse menu to cater for all tastes; both cold and hot appetisers, salads, homemade pastas, risottos, fresh fish, meats including Angus fillet steaks and mouthwatering deserts. This restaurant is totally recommended if you are a fun of Italian cuisine.
Sightseeing
The beautiful Avakas Gorge, one of the last areas of the island not to have been touched by modern development, can be found in the stunning Akamas Peninsula of Paphos. The tall rock formations of the gorge were created by a strong river that flowed continuously over the limestone, eroding it into 30-metre (100-foot) rocks over time. Spending a morning walking through the gorge is a unique experience, as there aren’t many similar spots around the island. The three-kilometre (two-mile) gorge can be wet and slippery at times, so appropriate shoes are necessary.
77 locals recommend
Avakas Gorge
Avakas Gorge RoadThe beautiful Avakas Gorge, one of the last areas of the island not to have been touched by modern development, can be found in the stunning Akamas Peninsula of Paphos. The tall rock formations of the gorge were created by a strong river that flowed continuously over the limestone, eroding it into 30-metre (100-foot) rocks over time. Spending a morning walking through the gorge is a unique experience, as there aren’t many similar spots around the island. The three-kilometre (two-mile) gorge can be wet and slippery at times, so appropriate shoes are necessary.
Only accessible by boat or dirt road, Blue Lagoon beach has some of the bluest and clearest waters in Cyprus. Sea-lovers can combine a visit to the beach with a boat ride to get the most out of the stunning coastline. Boat rides set off from the harbour at Latchi, and some even include a meal of souvla as part of the package. Adventure junkies can choose to drive down to the Blue Lagoon via a bumpy dirt road, but note that the route isn’t for the fainthearted and a 4×4 will be needed.
94 locals recommend
Blue Lagoon
Only accessible by boat or dirt road, Blue Lagoon beach has some of the bluest and clearest waters in Cyprus. Sea-lovers can combine a visit to the beach with a boat ride to get the most out of the stunning coastline. Boat rides set off from the harbour at Latchi, and some even include a meal of souvla as part of the package. Adventure junkies can choose to drive down to the Blue Lagoon via a bumpy dirt road, but note that the route isn’t for the fainthearted and a 4×4 will be needed.
Akamas is one of Paphos’ most picturesque regions, and is home to endemic plants and animals such as monk seals and sea turtles. Some of the more untouched beauty here can only be reached off road, so it’s best to rent a 4×4 or a quad bike to traverse the region safely. In the summer months, the temperatures can get very high, and if you’re doing one of the area’s many nature trails, a bottle of water is essential to keep you hydrated.
151 locals recommend
Akamas Peninsula National Park
Akamas is one of Paphos’ most picturesque regions, and is home to endemic plants and animals such as monk seals and sea turtles. Some of the more untouched beauty here can only be reached off road, so it’s best to rent a 4×4 or a quad bike to traverse the region safely. In the summer months, the temperatures can get very high, and if you’re doing one of the area’s many nature trails, a bottle of water is essential to keep you hydrated.
It’s impossible to visit Paphos and not hit the beach. Many beach resorts in Paphos have their own private beaches where you can unwind and sunbathe. However, the best beach area in Paphos is the public Coral Bay, situated just 5 minutes away from our villa.
Coral Bay, as the name implies, is home to crystal clear waters in a very sheltered bay and is a haven for water sports enthusiasts. It gets very busy though, so head there early if you want sun chairs and an umbrella!
167 locals recommend
Coral Bay
Coral Bay AvenueIt’s impossible to visit Paphos and not hit the beach. Many beach resorts in Paphos have their own private beaches where you can unwind and sunbathe. However, the best beach area in Paphos is the public Coral Bay, situated just 5 minutes away from our villa.
Coral Bay, as the name implies, is home to crystal clear waters in a very sheltered bay and is a haven for water sports enthusiasts. It gets very busy though, so head there early if you want sun chairs and an umbrella!