Paphos, Cyprus: A Short Travel Guide
Located on Cyprus' southwestern coast, Paphos blends history and modern life seamlessly. Beyond its charming harbor and ancient ruins lies a range of upscale resorts, golden beaches, and a breathtaking countryside. Paphos caters to a wide range of travelers, offering different outdoor activities as well as a variety of day trips to choose from. In this travel guide, we share our top things to do in Paphos as well as great places to stay, eat, and drink.
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Best Things To Do In Paphos
Enjoy the Paphos Harbor & nightlife (Bar Street or Agiou Antoniou Street)
Visit the medieval castle
Relax at the Paphos beaches (Venus Beach, Coral Bay, Sandy Beach and Aphrodite's Rock)
Visit the Old Town (Blue Shell House, the Hammam Baths, Town Hall, Kennedy Square, and Paphos Market)
Explore Kato Pafos Archaeological Park
See the Tombs of the Kings
Swim at the Adonis Baths Waterfalls
Places To Stay In Paphos
Liberty by the sea ($): modern, clean budget rooms with kitchen and within walking distance of Paphos harbor beaches. Doesn't have a pool.
Aliathon Ionian ($$): great resort with comfy rooms in the harbor, near Aphrodite Water Park
Amavi Hotel ($$$): upscale hotel with best location in the Paphos Harbor and excellent facilities and rooms
Places To Eat And Drink In Paphos
Fikardos Winery: local Cypriot wine tasting
Gourmet Taverna: amazing fine dining
Happy Island Restaurant: great Cypriot restaurant near the harbor
Jayanta Indian Restaurant: good Indian food
Koutourou Ouzeri: amazing restaurant in the heart of the Old Town with tapas-style Cypriot dishes
Minas Tavern: great local restaurant a bit outside the tourist zone
Oniro By The Sea: great restaurant with a view of the Edro lll Shipwreck
Ouzeri: cozy waterfront restaurant in Paphos harbor with delicious Cypriot food
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Use These Websites To Save Money On Your Trip To Paphos
Booking.com for places to stay
Skyscanner for cheap flights
GetYourGuide for local tours
Rentalcars.com for affordable car rentals
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