Paphos
Packages for Paphos
Curated travel packages
4D 3NCyprus Short Island Escape
Four Cities, Mediterranean Highlights, One Quick Cyprus Escape
7D 6NCyprus First-Time Discovery
Ancient Cities, Mediterranean Shores, and the Best of Cyprus
6D 5NCyprus Romantic Coastal Escape
Sunset Shores, Ancient Romance, and Mediterranean Evenings
8D 7NCyprus Culture, Coast & Lifestyle Trail
Ancient Streets, Coastal Energy, Local Flavors, and Island Life
Places to stay in Paphos
Things to Do in Paphos
Top activities and experiences
Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
Tombs of the Kings
Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou)
Swimming in the Blue Lagoon of Akamas
Hiking through Avakas Gorge
Visiting Saint Neophytos Monastery
Quick facts about Paphos
Local weather
clear sky
Humidity
67%
Wind
2.42 m/s
General info
Time zone
Eastern European Time (EET), UTC +2
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Official languages
Greek, English
Best time to visit
APR-OCT
Recommended trip duration
3 days
FAQs about Paphos
Yes, absolutely. It offers a spectacular mix of world-class ancient Roman history, mythical landmarks, beautiful sandy beaches, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Two to three days are perfect to explore the main archaeological parks, visit the historic harbor, and enjoy a day trip to the rugged Akamas Peninsula.
Its stunning Roman mosaics at Kato Paphos, the grand underground Tombs of the Kings, being the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, and its beautiful harbor castle.
Yes, Paphos is exceptionally safe with low crime rates, clean tourist districts, and highly welcoming locals who are eager to help.
- The beaches in the main tourist harbor area are rocky; you need to travel to Coral Bay for wide, sandy shores.
- Public transport to remote sights like Aphrodite's Rock runs only a few times a day, so renting a car offers much more flexibility.
- The Roman mosaics are located indoors and outdoors under protective shelters, which can get hot and humid in mid-summer.
- Many restaurants along the immediate tourist harbor front are overpriced, so explore the quiet streets of the upper town for authentic local food.
- The stones at Aphrodite's Rock are considered sacred, and removing them from the beach is highly discouraged by local conservationists.
