On the southwest coast of Cyprus, Paphos is that gem you tell your friends about but secretly don't want them to discover. Ancient ruins, preserved monuments, blue shores, rocky coves, quiet beaches.
In Paphos, ancient stories and sea views seem to share the same table. Grab your sunglasses, bring your curiosity, and head out to uncover sun-warmed ruins, tucked-away corners and places worth lingering in. Here's where to begin.
Come for the sea, stay for the stories. Paphos is a place of hidden monasteries, castles by the sea, and historic fountains where gossip flows like wine. Wander through catacombs, stroll by the Tombs of the Kings, or sample just-caught seafood by the beach in Latchi. Summer never gets old here.
Paphos beaches have a way of slowing everything down. From the calm waters of Coral Bay to the quieter stretches near Lara Beach, it's all easy swims, warm sun and long afternoons that tend to stretch a little longer than expected.
Beyond the shoreline, Paphos is full of places worth wandering into - from the quiet calm of Agios Neophytos Monastery and harbour strolls by Paphos Castle to the hidden stories of Ayia Solomoni Catacombs and the Tombs of the Kings. Follow the coast to Latchi for sea views and fresh fish or cool off at Adonis Baths Waterfall along the way.
