Paphos is enjoyed for its beaches during the day and its bars at night.  The street to know at night is Agiou Antoniou, known locally as either Bar Street or Nightlife Street.  Visitors interested in enjoying the night side of the area should check out any of the following locations: Rainbow Disco is probably the oldest and one of the best clubs in Paphos! Rainbow is a great place to go if you love dancing. It plays R n B and hip - hop. Robin Hood is a dance club which has a different type of music each night of the week to meet everyone’s dancing needs. &... [read more]

Lara Bay is a beautiful remote area with one of the best beaches on the island although the dirt track is quite poor, and its advisable to go with a jeep type vehicle, it's worth it because here some of the finest scenery on the island can be found. Famed for its turtle hatchery where loggerhead and greenback turtles lay their eggs, one of the few places in the Mediterranean where they can still be found, Lara is also home to the Mediterranean monk seal, another very rare species. Beyond the turtle hatchery, the most beautiful beaches with white sand and clear waters can be found, but th... [read more]

The Tombs of the Kings is spread over a vast area containing impressive underground tombs that date back to the 4th century BC. The Tombs are carved out of solid rock, some being decorated with Doric pillars. Although being tombs of high officials rather than Kings, it was named Tombs of the Kings for the magnificence of the tombs! The tombs are cut into the native rock, and at times imitated the houses of the living. Part of the importance of the tombs lies in the Paphian habit of including Rhodian amphorae among the offerings in a burial. Through the manufacturing stamps placed on th... [read more]

Paphos Castle Paphos Castle was originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect its famous picturesque harbour, in the 13th century it was rebuilt by the Lusignans and then dismantled by the Venetians in 1570, who were unable to defend it against the Ottomans, who then restored and strengthened it after capturing the island. Since 1935 it has been declared an ancient monument and is now considered as one of the hallmarks of the Paphos region. Just in front of the Castle, on the square, many cultural events take place, and during September each year the Paphos Aphrodite Festival takes place, wh... [read more]

Coral Bay is famed for having one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the island, and with its sparkling clear waters, safe swimming and sport facilities, it’s not surprising that it’s a favourite with tourists and locals alike. Close by you can find shops, supermarkets, and also restaurants and taverns which serve fresh fish and Cyprus delicacies. ... [read more]

Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou) On the south coast of the island, on one of the most beautiful beaches, lies “Petra tou Romiou” as it’s known in Cyprus, the location where Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love, was said to have emerged from the sea. Aphrodite’s Rock is a massive chunk of stone that marks the spot, her birthplace was a place of pilgrimage for the entire Hellenic world.   The Petra Tou Romiou is a scenic place, located off the old Pafos-Lemesos road. It's a popular tourist spot, for its breathtaking view of the sea, and... [read more]

Paphos, town in southwestern Cyprus on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Paphos is the center of a fruit-growing and agricultural area and also has textile and food-processing industries. Paphos town is strongly connected to Greek mythology and its history. Paphos was the capital of Cyprus under the Ptolemy's, successors of Alexander the Great, when its harbour was a thriving port, and remained Cyprus's first city for more than seven centuries under Roman rule. It's said that Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves and crashed on its shores. ... [read more]