Paphos fully justifies its name: this is the most elite resort in Cyprus, where the rest are mostly wealthy people. You should not come here with children: the resort is not child-friendly, there are no children's animation programs, no children's playgrounds, but cozy bays and secluded beaches, first-class restaurants and other components of the "beautiful life" infrastructure would be more than enough for the whole island. Pathos Paphos adds a place where the sea itself supposedly emerged from the foam Aphrodite.
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A bit of history
In addition to the developed tourist infrastructure, the city attracts tourists from all over the world with its cultural heritage, because its history totals more than five thousand years .It was founded by one of the generals who took part in the Trojan battles, Agapenor .Here, a temple was erected in honor of the goddess of love, which attracted people from different cities, which, in turn, contributed to the increase in the importance of Paphos and increased its power .Later, another city ruler, Nikokles, decided to change the location of the city a bit, placing it closer to the shoreline, thus a division into a new and old city arose, which today connects the Sv..Paul .Then the city was taken over by the Romans, who not only did not reduce its importance, but also could enrich it .In the Byzantine Empire, Paphos loses the title of capital, and begins to lead a more modest life .
During this time the city experienced times of prosperity and decline, had different names, but never lost its grandeur and charm.
How to get
Paphos has its own airport, which accepts charters and regulars from all over the world. From Moscow, Transaero flies here on a regular basis, and in the season also a lot of charter flights land. From other cities of Cyprus to Paphos, you can get on municipal buses and minibuses, as well as on minibuses or taxis.
By the very same city it is quite possible to navigate and walk - it is small enough that it does not cause any inconvenience. But if you are suddenly tired, you can always take the bus, and you can go out of the country without any problems - long-distance bus service here also works fine.
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Beaches of Paphos
In Paphos there are sandy and stony beaches, the entrance to the sea is not always convenient and is often complicated by a rocky shore. At the same time, the hotels are located so that sometimes "treshka" has a good entrance to the sea, and the 5 * hotel is quite mediocre. This is due to the fact that initially the resort was oriented towards the Germans and the British, who traditionally prefer the pool to the sea.
The best sandy beach is located in Coral Bay, and on the shores of the secluded Gulf of Lara, one of the most beautiful beaches of the island with a reserve of sea green turtles is stretched.
Book popular Paphos hotels at the best prices
| Elysium from 7 168 rubles Paphos Queen Verenikis Str | Almyra from 6 410 rub. Paphos Poseidonos Avenue | Annabelle Hotel from 5 996 rubles Paphos Poseidonos Avenue |
| Alexander The Great Beach Hotel from 5 721 rubles Paphos Posidonos Avenue | Capital Coast Resort And Spa from 3 102 rubles Paphos Tombs of the Kings Avenue 69 | Amphora Hotel & Suites from 2,688 rubles Paphos Leoforos Poseidonos 48, SODAP Winery |
| Helios Bay Hotel from 2 413 rubles Paphos Chloraka Ave | Daphne Hotel Apartments from 1 655 rubles Paphos Alkminis 3 | Roman Boutique Hotel from 3 171 rubles Paphos Tombs of the Kings Ave. |
| Pyramos Hotel from 1 792 rubles Paphos Ayias Anastasias Street, 4 | Axiothea Hotel from 1,861 rubles Paphos 2, Ivis Mallioti Street | King's Hotel from 1 792 rubles Paphos 38, Tombs of the Kings Road |
Cuisine and restaurants of Paphos
The resort has a variety of catering establishments - from the network and ubiquitous to authentic and truly Cypriot. Of course, not without Italian pizzas and Middle Eastern kebabs, falafels. In search of something special it is worth to go a little farther from the coastline - to the villages surrounding Paphos. Here in the medieval taverns there is a cozy rural atmosphere, and the dishes are not as exquisite as on the coast, but they are very tasty, and one serving seems to be enough to feed the battalion.
Pafona Climate
Partly cloudy, light rain +16 ° С in the afternoon +14 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +15 ° С in the day +11 ° С at night ° С water |
Cloudy, rain +16 ° С in the afternoon +13 ° С at night ° С water |
| Paphos weather forecast for 10 days | | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 16 | + 16 | + 17 | + 21 | + 23 | + 26 | + 28 | + 29 | + 28 | + 25 | + 21 | + 17 |
| night | + 8 | + 8 | + 8 | + 12 | + 15 | + 18 | + 21 | + 21 | + 19 | + 16 | + 13 | + 10 |
| of water | + 16 | + 16 | + 17 | + 18 | + 20 | + 23 | + 25 | + 26 | + 26 | + 24 | + 21 | + 18 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Paphos
The city has a lot of interesting historical places. During the archaeological excavations in the old town, a huge number of unique mosaics were discovered, which were created long before the beginning of our era and decorated not only the temples, but also the homes of wealthy citizens of ancient Pafos. Now in the city there is a whole museum where the best canvases from a mosaic are collected. In addition to these mosaics is worth going to look at another one that adorns the ancient temple of the god of wine and fun Dionysus.
Also there is the ancient Odeon theater, in which various performances and concerts are still held, allowing you to experience the unique atmosphere that thousands of years ago reigned in the ancient Greek theater.
Another interesting ancient building, located in the city, is the ruins of an ancient castle, the greatness of which can be judged by the remaining forty columns. And one of the most frequently visited tourist sites is the "Royal Graves" complex, right in the rock, in the underground necropolis. True, they are not buried here as a person of blue blood, just each tombstone looks like a work of art.
In Paphos, there are also many Christian sacred places, as the Apostle Paul preached on these lands. In the surrounding areas there are well-preserved and current monasteries.
Almost all the monuments of Pafos (the tombs of kings, the catacombs of St. Solomon, the mosaics of the house of Dionysus, the column of the Apostle Paul and many others) are included in the list of world cultural values of UNESCO and are protected.
It is worth visiting the Akamas reserve, the fishing village of Lachi, as well as the monasteries of Agios Neofitos (St. Neophyte the Recluse) and Panagia Chryoroyatissa (Our Lady of the Holy Grenade).
In honor of the goddess, many religious buildings are built here, and every guest of the city considers his duty to visit her baths. After all, if you believe the legends, everyone who plunges into the local waters, for many years will retain youth and a beautiful appearance.
In addition to beach holidays and a diverse excursion program, Paphos is famous for its nature .Just in the middle of the city, a pine forest has grown, the healing air of which has been helping to get rid of diseases for many centuries, and prolongs the life of everyone who walks around it..On the outskirts of the city there is a picturesque park, where hundreds of bird species live and some exotic animals .In addition to the fact that the alleys of the park are simply buried in greenery, its inhabitants are happy to arrange for their guests all kinds of ideas .Also in the city there is a wonderful Aquarium and a park with all kinds of water activities, and in the nearby town there is a unique turtle farm .
But within the city there is something to do and what to see, the benefit of every bus stop and almost all hotels are constantly updated with posters with all the city cultural events, which are mostly free of charge. Photos of Paphos (44)