Attractions
Paphos attractions worth your time
Roman mosaics, rock-cut tombs, protected coastline and villages that still make their own wine — with honest notes on when to go.
10 places
Where to go around Paphos
Each guide covers what the site is, how to reach it, when it is quietest and which tours include it.
North-west of Paphos
Akamas Peninsula
A protected national park of gorges, empty beaches and dirt tracks — the wildest corner of western Cyprus.
Akamas Peninsula
Blue Lagoon
The famous turquoise swimming bay on the Akamas coast, reached by boat from Paphos or Latchi.
Kato Paphos
Archaeological Park of Paphos
A UNESCO World Heritage site beside the harbour, best known for its Roman villa mosaics.
Northern Kato Paphos
Tombs of the Kings
Monumental rock-cut tombs carved out of the coastal shelf, dating from the Hellenistic period.
Coast road towards Limassol
Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou)
The sea stacks on the coast road east of Paphos, traditionally the birthplace of Aphrodite.
Akamas, near Agios Georgios
Avakas Gorge
A narrow limestone canyon where the walls close to a few metres apart.
Akamas Peninsula
Lara Beach
A protected turtle nesting beach with no development and no facilities.
Peyia, north of Paphos
Sea Caves & Coral Bay
Golden sand at Coral Bay, and the eroded limestone caves and arches along the coast above it.
Kato Paphos
Paphos Harbour & Castle
The working harbour and medieval fort at the heart of Kato Paphos, and the departure point for boat trips.
Paphos hinterland
Traditional Paphos Villages
Stone-built hill villages inland from the coast, with tavernas, wineries and slower afternoons.