Paphos, Cyprus: A Short Travel Guide

Located on Cyprus' southwestern coast, Paphos blends history and modern life seamlessly. Beyond its charming harbor and ancient ruins lies a range of upscale resorts, golden beaches, and a breathtaking countryside. Paphos caters to a wide range of travelers, offering different outdoor activities as well as a variety of day trips to choose from. In this travel guide, we share our top things to do in Paphos as well as great places to stay, eat, and drink.

Tombs of the Kings

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Best Things To Do In Paphos

• Enjoy the Paphos Harbor & nightlife (Bar Street or Agiou Antoniou Street)

• Visit the medieval castle

• Relax at the Paphos beaches (Venus Beach, Coral Bay, Sandy Beach and Aphrodite's Rock)

• Visit the Old Town (Blue Shell House, the Hammam Baths, Town Hall, Kennedy Square, and Paphos Market)

• Take a cruise to the Blue Lagoon

• Day trip to the Troodos Mountains

• Explore Kato Pafos Archaeological Park

• See the Tombs of the Kings

• Swim at the Adonis Baths Waterfalls

• Explore Akamas Peninsula with a 4x4

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Sunset in Paphos Harbor

Places To Stay In Paphos

• Liberty by the sea ($): modern, clean budget rooms with kitchen and within walking distance of Paphos harbor beaches. Doesn't have a pool.

• Aliathon Ionian ($$): great resort with comfy rooms in the harbor, near Aphrodite Water Park

• Amavi Hotel ($$$): upscale hotel with best location in the Paphos Harbor and excellent facilities and rooms
  

Pafos Archeological Park

Places To Eat And Drink In Paphos

• Fikardos Winery: local Cypriot wine tasting

• Gourmet Taverna: amazing fine dining

• Happy Island Restaurant: great Cypriot restaurant near the harbor

• Jayanta Indian Restaurant: good Indian food

• Koutourou Ouzeri: amazing restaurant in the heart of the Old Town with tapas-style Cypriot dishes

• Minas Tavern: great local restaurant a bit outside the tourist zone

• Oniro By The Sea: great restaurant with a view of the Edro lll Shipwreck

• Ouzeri: cozy waterfront restaurant in Paphos harbor with delicious Cypriot food
  

Paphos Medieval Castle

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Use These Websites To Save Money On Your Trip To Paphos

• Booking.com for places to stay

• Skyscanner for cheap flights

• GetYourGuide for local tours

• Rentalcars.com for affordable car rentals

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Need more travel inspiration? Check out our other destinations and articles about Cyprus:

• Cyprus Top 15 Places To Visit