Cyprus is one of the most popular tourist destinations and Paphos; the capital city of Cyprus invites thousands of visitors throughout the year. When you are planning your next holiday and want to go to a place that offers beautiful sandy beaches, plenty of sunshine and stunning natural scenery, you can come to Paphos. You will not be disappointed with what it can offer you and your family during your stay here.
Paphos city is an ancient city and has more than six hundred years of history. It is an excellent and fascinating place to stay and visit. You are spoiled for choice while deciding on a place to stay, as you can choose to stay near or far from the sea. It is called Kato Paphos, as the lower part of Paphos is where the action is closest to the beach and the sea. You can opt for a clean and quiet place to stay and relax if you choose to go to Ktima, the upper Paphos area of the city.
Paphos is a popular tourist destination and offers great ways to relax the way you like. You can simply enjoy the tranquility of the beaches or dip into your hotel pool during the day. You can take a refreshing walk in the port area on the seaside road that can bring fresh air to your lungs and new things to your eyes. There are many types of restaurants that offer you all kinds of food in a leisurely and refreshing way and you can taste different types of food that are good to show the different tastes to your taste buds.
There are many places of interest to visit during your stay in Paphos and they will engage you and your family. Mosaics of Paphos is one of the most famous places to visit in Paphos where you can see the most extravagantly decorated ancient Roman houses with exquisitely made mosaic floors. Bryztine Castle in Saranda Kolnes is an important historical site where children can play freely in its large, crenellated areas.
The Tombs of the Kings is the next important place that is made of rock-cut tombs that look like ancient temples that were created by the Romans and Egyptians when they were in Cyprus. Paphos city is the perfect place to stay to visit many interesting places found in the western part of Cyprus, which is full of places known for diving, exquisitely formed golf courses and places with beautiful natural landscapes.
If you are a fan of the water and want to have a choice of beaches to spend time in the sand, sun and water, you have a wide choice of beaches on the Katopafos side of the city. You can choose to be on one of the famous beaches like Toxeftra, Agios Georgios, Lara Bay, etc. The Polis Hills and Latchi Harbor are wonderful places to spend time near the water on the waterfront.
Diving is so famous in Paphos that almost all seafront hotels and resorts offer diving classes and organize diving at many of the favorite dive sites such as the Dhimitrios wreck. If you are a nature lover and like to visit the wild, you can visit the Akamas Peninsula, the last remaining wild and rugged landscape in Cyprus.
There are many other extraordinary places to see, enjoy and explore during your stay in Paphos and Cyprus will make your dream holiday come true.