Pafos Harbour

The island’s capital for six centuries, Pafos (Paphos) is like an open-air museum. It is so rich in treasures that the whole town has been put on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Kato Pafos (the lower part of Pafos town) is built on the site of the ancient city and port town. It has restaurants, fish taverns, bars, nightlife, culture and concerts. The waterfront is a popular spot for an evening stroll out to the harbour and medieval castle.

Kato Pafos (Paphos) tourist area: starts from the small beach in front of the Louis Phaethon Beach Hotel Club and continues until the Kato Paphos municipal beach or Ta Bania, at the beginning of Kato Pafos harbor. There is also a very small/tiny beach at the harbor. In this area, there are a few small but very nice beaches. Many of them hold a Blue Flag, which means that the waters in these beaches are very clean and at the same time there are facilities for the swimmers. Last but not least, they are accessible to persons with mobility problems (wheelchair accessible).

Pafos Archaeological Park

In 1980 UNESCO placed the Kato Paphos archaeological site on its World Heritage Sites list. The Kato Pafos Archaeological Park includes sites and monuments from the Roman period (most remnants in Cyprus date back to this period), the Middle Ages, and even prehistoric times. From all the finds, perhaps the most impressive is the fabulous mosaic floors of four Roman villas found here. There are other significant monuments here as well; the Asklipieion, the Agora, the Odeon, the ‘Tombs of the Kings’, the “Saranta Kolones” (Forty Columns) Fortress and the “Limeniotissa” Ruins of an early Christian Basilica.

Kato Pafos Harbour 796 x 1200

A stroll on the waterfront is a must. The whole area is very beautiful and there are many shops to look around and make your shoppings. Take a break at the port for a refreshment just next to the sea, watching the boats coming and going. There are a few restaurants and bars directly on the harbour area. From the harbour you can find boats that make short trips in the greater Pafos area, lasting usually a few hours.

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. Ladies who swim in Adonis Baths Waterfall they become more young, beautiful and virgin again and when they touch Adonis Apendage they become pregnant. Men they swim in Adonis Baths they become strong like Adonis the God of Love. According to the poll on the internet, Adonis Baths is one of the most romantic places in the world and one of the seven most erotic places in Europe.

Polis Chrysochous Region

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. Located on the north – west part of Cyprus, Polis Region is an area full of green, natural beauties, excellent sea and beaches. Polis still keeps its original Cypriot style, with many tranquil villages waiting to explore. The National Park of Akamas Peninsula is just a few kilometers away. Akamas peninsula: The national park of Akamas is just next to Polis Chrysochous. From Polis you are able to explore this unique unspoilt area. Baths of Aphrodite: On the same way as Akamas penisnula, is the place where Aphrodite met het lover Adonis, the Baths of Aphrodite. It is a very beautiful area in the nature and a short excursion nobody visiting the area should miss.

Sea Caves, Edro III Shipwreck

At the seafrond of Peyia village in Paphos, the sea caves are creating a remarkable view. This is a unique place of geolocical and biological interest. The stretch of coastline is amazing and you can either walk the lenght of it or swim and explore the caves. These natural caves are the homes of the protected seal Monachus-Monachus. Monachus-Monachus are visiting Cyprus every year to give birth of their babies. Close to the cave is another remarkable attraction, the EDRO III shipwreck.

B. EDRO III Shipwreck. The Edro III, an 83 meter long, 2,517 ton freighter ran aground in stormy weather in the Sea Caves area of Pafos between Coral Bay and St. George’s Island on 8 December 2011.

Pafos Forest & Stavros tis Psokas (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 Pafos, which represent 96% of the site. It covers a large area from sea level up to the peak of Tripylos at 1,352 metres. This particular area is the most important area of Cyprus for nesting raptors. It supports the highest number of breeding Bonelli’s eagles and Goshawks. A must for nature lovers, Pafos Forest in Troodos is a thing of beauty. Stavros tis Psokas (Cyprus Mouflon): This area contains the Cypriot mouflon (a wild sheep, Ovis musimon, inhabiting the mountainous regions of Sardinia and Corsica, the male of which has large curving horns considered native and unique to Cyprus). This breed of animal was almost extinct during the 20th century, yet the moufflon is now healthily populated within the Pafos Forest, Cedar Valley, and particularly the Tripylos area. Near the Stavros tis Psokas Forest Station, there’s a Moufflon enclosure.

Tzielefos Medieval Bridge

Tzielefos 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, over Arminou dam, past Pera Vasa picnic site (where there is a huge dry tree trunk of the Pera Vasa pine exhibited), and continues through “Saouris” farm belonging to Kykkos monastery, past the Cave of Saouris, “Mita’s Pen” and near the vultures observation point.

Avakas Gorge

A masterpiece of nature, Avakas Gorge is situated in the unspoilt Akamas peninsula in northwest Pafos. Found on the western tip of the Akamas Peninsula, this impressive gorge lies approximately 18 kilometres from the coastal town of Pafos. The trail leading through the gorge is roughly 2½ kilometres long with sheer rocks on both sides reaching up to 260 feet in height, the narrowest point being 10 feet wide. Deep inside the gorge you will encounter rare plants and flowers, reptiles, immense cliffs and even wild mountain goats.

Coral Bay (Peyeia)

Located in the Pafos region in Pegeia – a thriving tourist resort – the 500-metre long, Coral Bay Beach is considered to be one of the loveliest coasts of the area. The sands are deep golden, and the clean seawaters here are calm and shallow, making it a popular choice for all, including families with children. The beach is enclosed by a pair of limestone headlands and has abundant greenery, further enhancing its beauty. There are a variety of restaurants, fish taverns, cafes, bars, kiosks and accommodation in the area. Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.