About Paphos

Read More Aphrodites Rock is located in spectacular beauty on the old Paphos - Limassol road. According to legend Petra Tou Romiou (as it is know locally) is the birth place of Goddess of love, Aphrodite. There are many rumours and myths surrounding the rock. One says that if you swim around the rock 7 times you will find your true love . Another says that you will live for 5 years longer. The rock is a very popular spot for tourists....

Read More Aphrodite's water park is located on the seafront of the Tourist Area with direct bus connection. Nestling amidst 30,000 m2 of landscaped grounds.  Aphrodite's water park offers recreational attractions of swimming and for adrenalin junkies rides which include the kamikaze slides, wave pool, lazy River, fast river, rafting, the leisure pool and the kiddies pool with a shipwreck, water guns the double twist open super slide, the black hole and many m...

Read More Pafos Bird Park truly is magical place to visit. Paphos Bird Park was initially created in order to educate the local communities about the world around them and how to care birds and animals. The Park houses snakes, iguanas, crocodiles, any kind of birds such as parrots, ducjs, swans, geese, owls and ostriches. The continuous upgrading ensures the Parks reputation is maintained, and encourages visitors to return again and again. Inside the park there is an ...

Read More This thread on the expat forum has some interesting views on pronunciations of Cypriot place names. http://www.expatforum.com/cyprus/pafos-or-paphos-but-not-pathos.html...

Read More Paphos Harbour Fort was originally built by the Byzantine to protect the harbour area, it was dismantled by the Venetians and rebuilt by the Lusignans back in the 13th century. Dismantled again in the 16th century by the  Venetians as they were unable to defend it against the Ottomans. The Ottomans then restored and strengthened the structure once they had  captured the island. Paphos Harbour Fort now remains empty, except as a tourist attraction, ...

Read More The Tombs of the Kings is spread over a large area containing impressive underground tombs that date back to the 4th century BC. The Tombs are carved out of solid rock, some being decorated with Doric pillars. Its name was given due to the grandeur and majesty of the tombs, some of which display frescoed walls and columns. It is thought that they were the tombs of the ruling elite during Hellenistic and Roman periods. Open to the public from 7.30am to 5pm....

Read More Paphos mosaics are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. They mainly depict mosaics scenes from Greek mythology and are dating from the 2nd to the 5th century AD. It's a "must" visit for every visitor to Paphos. House of Dionysus The House of Dionysus is located in the Theater Quarter. The house of Dionysus was a roman private residence dating back to the 2nd century AD. The characteristics of this roman private residence are the mosaic de...

Read More Coral Bay is renowned for its crystal clear waters and sandy beaches, which are complemented by the cool ocean breeze. This beach offers a harmonized blend of relaxation and refreshment. Close to the Coral Bay beach there is an big variety of restaurants, fish and meat taverns, pubs, clubs and water sports....

Read More Paphos aquarium is located in the heart of down town Paphos. Paphos aquarium gives visitors the chance to admire and discover the hidden depths of the impressive array of colorful fish from oceans, seas and rivers world wide and provides an extraordinary undersea setting. Paphos aquarium consists of 72 spacious environmental tanks, which includes a crocodile tank. The aquarium offers a brilliant restaurant with a good variety of food as well as a so...

Read More A romantic side trip from Paphos is a visit to Baths of Aphrodite. According to legend the Greek Goddess of love and fertility, used to take her baths in this area. Also according to the ancient beliefs if you visit her falls and swim in her waters will give you eternal youth. Baths of Aphrodite is located in Akamas area, near Polis or 48km north of Paphos. The fountain of Aphrodite's is very difficult to access and can be reached only with a four-wheel drive ...