Paphos has a rich history and culture; it is at Paphos that the legend of Aphrodite goddess of love, walked in from the sea to found a thousand love cults across the Hellenic world. Paphos is a city where myth and reality mingle and where there are Roman villas, Byzantine churches and Crusader castles within a few minutes of the harbour. There is an airport nearby to Paphos which makes the city easily accessible and its location as the gateway to the less developed north and the untouched Akamas peninsula also attracts visitors. The climate of Cyprus makes the summer months a popular time for tourism in Paphos, when temperatures reach the mid 30 c daily. However the cooler winter months make walking and cycling ideal activities, especially further away in the mountains.
Paphos Property
There is plenty to do if you buy a property in Paphos, with lively nightlife and Coral beach available. Paphos has a good range of property to suit all budgets, with a choice of villas, houses and apartment property for sale. Property can be used for holidays or to as a property to move to Cyprus permanently. Find property for sale in Paphos or look for property for sale in Cyprus
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About Paphos
The historic city centre remains relatively intact but is under pressure as a result of the Paphos’ shift from sleepy regional capital to modern resort, although Paphos city does enjoy some protection as a UNESCO world heritage site. Paphos is very popular with English, German and Scandinavian tourists. The modern Paphos sprawls above the old harbour area, where contemporary hotels mingle with ancient buildings as they climb an escarpment first settled by the Byzantines in the first century AD. The original Paphos settlements are Kato Pafos, the harbour area and Ktima, the hill area. Kato Pafos has a mixture of garish bars, restaurants and discos filled with tourists. The town centre at Ktima just up the hill is much more elegant and there are a number of sights worth seeing including the covered market, a handful of museums and some impressive Roman mosaics. The main shopping lane, which runs parallel to the beach promenade, is ideal for tourists.
Located 13 km from Paphos is Coral Bay, a beautiful 600m crescent of soft white sand beach with deep blue water, a perfect place for all types of water sports. There are a good selection of bars and restaurants. Coral Bay is a family-friendly place and for a lively night out head into Paphos. Coral Bay is a great base for exploring the pristine coastline to the north, where a jigsaw of coves and inlets hide some of the best (and most isolated) beaches on the island.
Attractions around Paphos are the Byzantine castle of Paphos, the Tombs of the Kings, St. Paul’s Pillar and the Temple of Aphrodite. Go south of Paphos and visit the little village of Yeroskipou where loukoumi, Greek-Cypriot Turkish delight, is made. Also see the ninth century frescoes in the Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi, St Friday. Alternatively head north of Paphos to the Baths of Aphrodite and the wild western coast.
