Guidebook for Paphos
Neighbourhoods
The old town of Paphos used to be the shopping center of the town, where locals from all the villages where coming to buy or sell their stuff.
Now the old shops have become coffee shops, bars and restaurants, and the area is bustling with locals especially in night time and weekends.
If you want to fill like a Cypriot for a while then visit the old town!
59 locals recommend
Old Town of Paphos
The old town of Paphos used to be the shopping center of the town, where locals from all the villages where coming to buy or sell their stuff.
Now the old shops have become coffee shops, bars and restaurants, and the area is bustling with locals especially in night time and weekends.
If you want to fill like a Cypriot for a while then visit the old town!
Food Scene
Next to the sea, nice food and coffee and good prices. This place is prefered by locals.
21 locals recommend
Kato Paphos - Ta Mpania
Next to the sea, nice food and coffee and good prices. This place is prefered by locals.
Fettas Tavern
Traditional Food in the center of Paphos
This is a really traditional tavern, in the village of Kathikas. If you have a car and looking for something unique this is the place.
7 locals recommend
Yiannis Traverna
This is a really traditional tavern, in the village of Kathikas. If you have a car and looking for something unique this is the place.
Parks & Nature
The Akamas peninsula covers about 230 square km and is located on the western tip of Cyprus. It is an area of great natural beauty unaffected by development. A vitally important characteristic of this peninsula is its beaches. Akamas is the last large unspoiled coastal area remaining in Cyprus and one of the very few important sea turtle nesting areas in the Mediterranean.
82 locals recommend
Akamas
The Akamas peninsula covers about 230 square km and is located on the western tip of Cyprus. It is an area of great natural beauty unaffected by development. A vitally important characteristic of this peninsula is its beaches. Akamas is the last large unspoiled coastal area remaining in Cyprus and one of the very few important sea turtle nesting areas in the Mediterranean.
Municipal Beach
This is the best sandy beach in Paphos district, but very crowded during summer.
167 locals recommend
Coral Bay
Coral Bay AvenueThis is the best sandy beach in Paphos district, but very crowded during summer.
Sightseeing
Pafos castle was originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour. It was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 during the Ottoman invasion and rebuilt by the Ottomans after they captured the island in the 16th century. Many cultural events take place in the square just in front of the castle, while during September each year the Pafos Aphrodite Festival which presents a different opera every year.
84 locals recommend
Paphos Castle
Pafos castle was originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour. It was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 during the Ottoman invasion and rebuilt by the Ottomans after they captured the island in the 16th century. Many cultural events take place in the square just in front of the castle, while during September each year the Pafos Aphrodite Festival which presents a different opera every year.
Coastal Broadwalk
Coastal BroadwalkArts & Culture
The mosaic decorations and the mythological compositions are the main characteristics of this restored Roman villa, dating back to the second century A.D.
143 locals recommend
Paphos Mosaics
19 Pafias AfroditisThe mosaic decorations and the mythological compositions are the main characteristics of this restored Roman villa, dating back to the second century A.D.
Spread over a vast area, these impressive underground tombs date back to the 4th century BC. They are carved out of solid rock while some are decorated with Doric pillars. High officials rather than Kings were buried here, but the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.
216 locals recommend
Tombs of the Kings
63 Tombs of the Kings AveSpread over a vast area, these impressive underground tombs date back to the 4th century BC. They are carved out of solid rock while some are decorated with Doric pillars. High officials rather than Kings were buried here, but the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.
Archaeological Museum of Pafos District
43 Β6Shopping
Kings Avenue Mall
2 Λεωφ. Τάφοι των ΒασιλέωνEntertainment & Activities
Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
Poseidonos AvenuePafos Zoo
Check this website for cruises in Paphos and Latchi areas
https://paphosseacruises.com/
Paphos Sea Cruises
26 Tombs of the Kings AvenueCheck this website for cruises in Paphos and Latchi areas
https://paphosseacruises.com/