Major city
PaphosΠάφος
Choose Paphos for the mosaics and archaeological park, then the west coast beaches: two nights.
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Rules in force · 3
- Cyprus ↗Cyprus is in the EU but not in the Schengen area: a Schengen visa is not valid; check the entry rules for your nationality.
- Cyprus ↗Crossing the Green Line: carry your passport, cross only at the official points, and do not photograph the buffer zone or soldiers. Check that your hire-car insurance covers the north.
- Cyprus ↗Traffic drives on the left; hire-car roundabouts and junctions take practice.
Paphos is on Cyprus's west coast and its town and ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The archaeological park holds Roman mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings is nearby. Beaches and the Akamas peninsula are the other draws.
At a glance
- Known for
- Paphos Archaeological Park · Tombs of the Kings · Harbour and castle · Akamas peninsula
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot)
- Nights
- 2
- Airports
- PFO Paphos International (Bus and taxi to town; check the operator.)
Where to sleep
Kato Paphos
Harbour, ruins and restaurants.
Kato Paphos to Coral Bay strip
Beach hotels; needs transport.
Getting around
Local buses and taxis serve the town; a hire car helps for Akamas and the hills.
Watch out
- Cars drive on the left.
- Some sites and tavernas close outside the season.
- Sun exposure at the archaeological sites is strong in summer.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paphos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Visit Cyprus (official)
- Wikivoyage — Paphos (secondary)