The park covers much of the ancient city of Nea Paphos. The highlights are the mosaic floors of the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus, laid in the second to fourth centuries AD and remarkably intact.
Beyond the villas, the site includes the Odeon, the Asklepieion, the agora and the Saranta Kolones castle ruins, spread over open ground next to the sea.
Why visit
- • Some of the finest Roman mosaics in the eastern Mediterranean
- • Walkable directly from Paphos harbour
- • Open sea views across the whole site
- • Excellent for a slow morning before an afternoon boat trip
Things to do here
- See the House of Dionysos mosaics
- Walk up to the Saranta Kolones ruins
- Sit in the restored Odeon
Best time to visit
Early morning or the last two hours before closing. The site is exposed and there is very little shade in summer.
Getting there
A five minute walk from Paphos harbour car parks, or a short bus ride from Kato Paphos hotels.
Local tips
- • Wear a hat and take water
- • Paths are uneven — closed shoes help
- • Combine with the harbour and castle in one outing