Paphos Holidays | About Cyprus

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Cyprus has more to offer you than any other island in the Mediterranean. Paphos is Located on the south west coast of Cyprus and combines ancient history going back to the 4th century B.C. with stunning landscapes, traditional tranquil villages and warm hospitality.

There is something for everyone with its open-air cafés, bars, taverns and restaurants serving fresh fish and delicious cuisine for you to experience. Shops with its daily market, beautiful beaches, golf courses, many popular walks, horse riding, mountain biking, cycling and many more attractions.

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Travel time from the airport
Approximate travel time from Paphos airport is 20 minutes and 1.5 hours from Larnaca airport. Taxi transfers to and from the airport can be arranged and/or car hire for your convenience.

Weather
Paphos enjoys an all year round healthy climate on average 340 days of sunshine a year with a cooler environment in the winter months. Check the weather in Paphos today.

Beaches
Enjoy the endless rugged coastlines of sandy coves and many beautiful beaches perfect for the wide variety of water sports swimming, scuba driving, sailing, fishing, waterskiing, paragliding and surfing.

Shopping
Spend some time in the sophisticated shopping centre, leather is very good value. In high season shops are open until 13:00 then again at 16:00 until 19:00, half day Wednesday and Saturday and closed on Sunday. Banks open 8:30 - 12:30 Monday to Friday however times can vary and in the tourist areas shops will open all day.

The Market
The colorful market with small hand painted pottery and beautiful Lefkara Lace is the ideal gift to take home. It is situated in the old Paphos town centre and is open every morning with exception of Sunday.

Kato Paphos Harbour
This is the focal point for the tourist area a charming picturesque fishing harbour by Paphos fort which is lined with open-air cafes and taverns.

Tomb of the Kings
These impressive underground tombs date back to the 4th century B.C. High officials rather than Kings were buried here but the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.

Rock of Aphrodite
The Greek name Petra tou Romiou is the large rock that juts from the sea and according to legend Paphos is the birth place of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. It is said she rose from the waves of the sea at Pera tou Romiou in this striking beautiful spot.

Baths of Aphrodite
Near Polis are the Baths of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty and this is were legend says the goddess Aphrodite would take her beauty baths before and after entertaining her many admirers.

House of Dionysos
House of Dionysos, Theseus and Aion, the beautifully preserved mosaic floors of these villas date from 3rd to 5th A.D. are considered to be the finest found in the Mediterranean.

Troodos Mountains
There is plenty to see in Troodos mountains with its breath taking views, idyllic pine forests, Byzantine Monasteries and Churches as well as picturesque mountain villages with its warm friendly and hospitable people.

Golf Courses
With the all year round healthy climate you can take advantage of the three Golf courses in the south west region of the island Secret Valley, Tsada and Aphrodite hills.

For further information please contact:
Tel: +357 99342368
Fax: +357 26932045
Email: lorraine@paphosholidays.info

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