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Paphos, Cyprus: A Short Travel Guide

  • Writer: Ine Vandenwyngaert
    Ine Vandenwyngaert
  • Aug 17, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 31, 2024

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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Tombs of the Kings

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Best Things To Do In Paphos




Sunset in Paphos Harbor
Sunset in Paphos Harbor

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

Paphos Archeological Park
Pafos Archeological Park

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

Paphos Medieval Castle
Paphos Medieval Castle

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12 hours ago

Nestled on the southwest coast of Cyprus, Paphos blends ancient history, seaside Geometry Dash Lite beauty, and relaxed Mediterranean charm—making it a perfect destination for both culture lovers and beach seekers.

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Renovabilt
Renovabilt
Mar 19

Paphos looks absolutely stunning, love how you’ve captured the balance between history and modern travel experiences. The mix of ancient sites like the Tombs of the Kings and relaxing coastal views makes it feel like a destination that offers something for every kind of traveler.


It’s also interesting how destinations like this are evolving to combine tourism with more thoughtful, sustainable development—something that really shapes the overall experience for visitors. We’ve been exploring similar ideas around smarter, well-designed spaces and infrastructure here: https://renovabilt.com/


Thanks for putting together such a concise and inspiring guide, definitely adding Paphos to the travel list!

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Hook Stickman
Hook Stickman
Mar 18

stickman hook  Your tips will definitely be helpful for my next trip to Cyprus!

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sughra noor
Dec 22, 2025

Your guide to Paphos was exceptionally detailed and engaging. I particularly enjoyed how you highlighted hidden spots beyond the usual tourist trails. I recently read a similar reflection on https://shrimpupaquatics.com/, and it added an interesting viewpoint on travel and environmental mindfulness. Your tips will definitely be helpful for my next trip to Cyprus!

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