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Paphos, a small charming harbour town, on the west of the island, which has been, during certain times in antiquity, the capital of Cyprus, has a history which goes back literally thousands of years, and has always attracted visitors from the rest of the island and abroad.
Pafos is entwined with Greek mythology, and the legendary birth of Afrodite on her shores brought fame and worshippers there to follow the cult of the Goddess. Landmarks associated with Afrodite are the chunky, rugged rocks of her beautiful birthshore known as the Afrodite Rocks or "Petra tou Romiou", the evocative sanctuary of Afrodite at Kouklia Village, one-time shrine and scene of pagan festivals for thousands, the Baths of Afrodite at Polis, supposed source of fertility and the Fountain of Love, or Fontana Amorosa, a few miles further into the Akamas Peninsula.
Head off in any direction from the main towns and, within a few kilometres, you are in an area of dramatic hillsides and rolling countryside or long stretches of sandy beaches.The Pafos Region, which spans the whole western area beginning just a short distance east of Pafos International Airport, includes monasteries, mosaics, nature reserves, gorges, pine forests, vine-yards and wineries, small mountain villages and golf courses, as well as the beaches, shops, bars and restaurants in and around the main resorts of Pafos, Coral Bay, Polis and Latchi.
Bordered by a lovely coastline, the Paphos area has charming villages in its mountains, here life has gone unchanged over the years, where the customs and traditions of the country have been kept alive because that is how it has always been. And in the heartland, are famous monasteries such as Ayios Neophytos and Chrysoroyiatissa with modern day pilgrims.
Well-connected to the rest of the island by scenic routes or motorway, the furthest-most resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras are reachable within three hours, Larnaca and Nicosia within two hours and Limassol within 45 minutes of Pafos. The Troodos Mountain resorts of Omodos, Platres and Kakopetria are just one or two hours away.
The town of Paphos is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world's heritage.
Kato Paphos
Under Roman rule, Kato Pafos was the capital of Cyprus. With the decline of the Roman Empire, the capital moved to and remains at Nicosia. Nowadays, Kato Paphos is the 'Western Cyprus Riviera' and most hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs etc, in the Region are situated along this coastal strip. Many Cypriot, as well as international tourists, choose to spend their holidays here and there can be no better recommendation than local recommendation.
The most lively bars and clubs with late-night licences are based mainly in or around the 'Bar Street' area – so are easy to find, or avoid, depending on what you like.
The picturesque pedestrianised harbour is the focal point of Kato Pafos and, from here, you can also take local cruises or glass-bottomed boat trips which run several times daily in the long summer season. Or, if you prefer to keep your feet on solid ground, an ideal place to just relax and enjoy the view from one of the harbour-side fish restaurants or cafes.
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