Skip to main content
  • 20 Things to do in Cyprus
    Paphos

    Top 20 thing to SEE & DO

    PAPHOS WEATHER
Paphos Harbour & Medieval Castle in Cyprus
Paphos Harbour & Medieval Castle in Cyprus

01

Paphos Harbour
& Medieval Castle
Paphos (Pafos) Castle was initially a Byzantine fort constructed to protect the harbour. In the 13th century the Lusignans rebuilt it only to be pulled down by the Venetians in 1570 during the Ottoman invasion.

Direction to Paphos Harbour
& Medieval Castle

Akamas Peninsula (Hiking or Jeep Safari) in Cyprus
Akamas Peninsula (Hiking or Jeep Safari) in Cyprus

02

Akamas Peninsula
(Hiking or Jeep Safari)
Discover the Aphrodite trail and Adonis Trail, two of the most beautiful Cyprus walks on the Akamas Peninsula, with its stunning views over the blue lagoons.

Direction to Akamas Peninsula
(Hiking or Jeep Safari)

Blue Lagoon Cruise (Akamas Peninsula) in Cyprus
Blue Lagoon Cruise (Akamas Peninsula) in Cyprus

03

Blue Lagoon Cruise
(Akamas Peninsula)
Blue lagoon is the most popular place of Akamas and thousands of people have visited it by boat. The crystal blue waters in this small bay are so clear, you can see all the way to the underlying sea bed.

Discover More

Petra tou Romiou Beach (Aphrodite’s Birth Place) in Cyprus
Petra tou Romiou Beach (Aphrodite’s Birth Place) in Cyprus

04

Petra tou Romiou Beach (Aphrodite’s Birth Place)
Enormous rocks constitute an intriguing geological formation on the south west coast in the Paphos district. It is one of the most impressive natural spots in the island.

Direction to Petra tou Romiou Beach (Aphrodite’s Birth Place)

Stunning Sunset & Sunrise in Cyprus
Stunning Sunset & Sunrise in Cyprus

05

Stunning Sunset
& Sunrise
The best sunset experiences in Paphos are best found at Petra tou Romiou (the mythological birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite)

Direction to Stunning Sunset
& Sunrise

Agrotourism in Paphos Villages in Cyprus
Agrotourism in Paphos Villages in Cyprus

06

Agrotourism in Paphos Villages
Agrotourism is becoming an ever more popular trend in Cyprus in recent years. “Agro” means rural. Thus, people staying in traditional rural or mountainous village houses, is known in Cyprus as “Agrotourism”.

Discover More

Paphos Forest (Cedar Valley and Cyprus Mouflon) in Cyprus
Paphos Forest (Cedar Valley and Cyprus Mouflon) in Cyprus

07

Paphos Forest
(Cedar Valley and
Cyprus Mouflon)
The area is located in the northwest part of the Troodos mountain region. Its boundaries overlap with the boundaries of the Main Forest of Paphos, which represent 96% of the site.

Direction to Paphos Forest
(Cedar Valley and
Cyprus Mouflon)

Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station in Cyprus
Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station in Cyprus

08

Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station
You can get there from driving to Pegia and then to Agios Georgios. The sand is soft and golden, while the sea is crystal clear and clean.

Direction to Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station

Polis & Latchi Area in Cyprus
Polis & Latchi Area in Cyprus

09

Polis & Latchi Area
Stunning natural environment, friendly, laid back people, great hotels, apartments and villas for your accommodation, many restaurants, tavernas and fish restaurants for dining out, wonderful sandy beaches, many things to do, Polis region is the ideal place for those seeking active holidays in the nature. Direction to Polis & Latchi Area
Drive up to Pomos & Pachyammos Villages in Cyprus
Drive up to Pomos & Pachyammos Villages in Cyprus

10

Drive up to Pomos & Pachyammos Villages
The areas near the small villages of Pomos and Pachyammos are majestically beautiful and the mountains lead straight into the sea.

Direction to Drive up to Pomos & Pachyammos Villages

Kato Pafos Archaeological Park & Tombs of the Kings in Cyprus
Kato Pafos Archaeological Park & Tombs of the Kings in Cyprus

11

Kato Pafos Archaeological Park & Tombs of the Kings
KATO PAPHOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK (MOSAICS):
In 1980 UNESCO placed the Kato Paphos archaeological site on its World Heritage Sites list.

Direction to Kato Pafos Archaeological Park & Tombs of the Kings

Tzielefos Medieval Bridge in Cyprus
Tzielefos Medieval Bridge in Cyprus

12

Tzielefos
Medieval Bridge
Tzielefos Bridge is one of the medieval bridges positioned between the Elia and Roudia bridges. The path towards this particular bridge heads towards a dense pine forest

Direction to Tzielefos Medieval Bridge

Avakas Gorge (Akamas Peninsula) in Cyprus
Avakas Gorge (Akamas Peninsula) in Cyprus

13

Avakas Gorge
(Akamas Peninsula)
Found on the western tip of the Akamas Peninsula, this impressive gorge lies approximately 18 kilometres from the coastal town of Paphos.

Direction to Avakas Gorge (Akamas Peninsula)

Paphos Monasteries in Cyprus
Paphos Monasteries in Cyprus

14

Paphos Monasteries
Panagia Chrysorrogiatissa –
Saint Neophytos

There are many Greek Christian Orthodox monasteries in the Paphos District that are a worthwhile visiting.

Discover More

Golf Courses in Cyprus
Golf Courses in Cyprus

15

Golf Courses
If you want to enjoy a game of golf all year round in picturesque scenery and the island’s ideal Mediterranean climate, Cyprus is the perfect choice and, according to many golfing enthusiasts, is fast becoming a golfer’s haven.

Discover More

Pafos Zoo (Paphos Bird’s & Animals Park) in Cyprus
Pafos Zoo (Paphos Bird’s & Animals Park) in Cyprus

16

Pafos Zoo (Paphos Bird’s & Animals Park)
Come and meet all the residents: giraffes, monkeys, meerkats, kangaroos, albino wallabies, mouflon, tigers, white lions and many more. Paphos Zoo was the first licensed zoo in Cyprus and the largest. It offers a great wildlife experience and is located just a few minutes from Peyia, in Paphos. Direction to Pafos Zoo (Paphos Bird's & Animals Park)
Adonis Baths Waterfalls in Cyprus
Adonis Baths Waterfalls in Cyprus

17

Adonis Baths Waterfalls
Adonis Baths located in Kili Paphos, is one of the most beautifull and unique areas in Cyprus. Tradition says that Adonis the God of Beauty tendet his horses in this place and hunded in the Akamas forest.

Direction to Adonis Baths Waterfalls

Paphos Wine Routes in Cyprus
Paphos Wine Routes in Cyprus

18

Paphos Wine Routes
Wine Route 1 (Laona Akamas): The route is mainly located on the Akamas peninsula. It is a unique area with a remarkable and rare variety of geology, growth and wildlife.

Discover More

Panagia tou Sinti Monastery (Europa Nostra Award) in Cyprus
Panagia tou Sinti Monastery (Europa Nostra Award) in Cyprus

19

Panagia tou Sinti Monastery (Europa Nostra Award)
Panagia Tou Sinti Monastery is an amazing abandoned monastery that is located on the banks of the river Xeros in the Paphos region.

Direction to Panagia tou Sinti Monastery (Europa Nostra Award)

Best Fish at Latchi Harbour in Cyprus
Best Fish at Latchi Harbour in Cyprus

20

Best Fish at Latchi Harbour
In the past few years due to its ever-growing facilities and amenities, Latchi has become a favorite stopping point after the Greek Isles and Turkey.

Direction to Best Fish at Latchi Harbour