Paphos is Cyprus’ second largest resort. You’ll find an attractive harbour with a few small beaches that offer excellent conditions for watersports. Nearly all of the attractions in Paphos are within walking distance and so the town makes for a good day of gentle exploring on foot. The modern town is divided in two: upper Paphos known by the locals as Kitma and lower Paphos or Kato Paphos. Key sites in the historical upper town include the Grand Mosque, the covered market in Agoras street and the Bishop’s Palace. Kato Paphos is livelier with shops and cafes clustered around the harbour.
Watching the sunsets from the harbour
Some of Cyprus’ best Roman mosaics
Scuba diving
Scuba diving trips some afternoon when the prevailing winds can kick up the sea. Mornings are better
Cyprus is a full member of the European Union. EU citizens do not need a visa to stay for up to three months but it’s recommended that your passport has twelve months to run to its expiry date.Cyprus has been effectively divided since 1974 with Greek Cypriots in the southern two-thirds of the island and Turkish Cypriots in the north, which in 1983 declared itself to be the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This republic is not recognized by the British Government. For more info on the Cyprus divide, see www.fco.gov.uk.
Paphos enjoys 340 days of sunshine every year. Summers are hot and dry (32°C/90°F) with low humidity. Winters are mild with average temperatures of 17°C/63°F. There is some rainfall December to February.
Flights to Paphos take approx four hours from the UK
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Road signs are in Greek and English. Roads are good but driving standards can be poor.