Guidebook for Paphos
Food Scene
The best Italian restaurant in Paphos and close to the apartment.
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Duomo Ristorante Italiano
The best Italian restaurant in Paphos and close to the apartment.
If you like seafood, south african style this is the place for you.
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Ocean Basket
If you like seafood, south african style this is the place for you.
Riganato - Greek Grill Restaurant - Delivery & Takeaway
Grigori AfxentiouGreek and Cyprus style eatery.
Go to eat, have a coffee or a drink. Perfect for sunset views. Goes on all night and day. A must visit spot.
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Suite48 Grill & Lounge Bar
48 Poseidonos AveGo to eat, have a coffee or a drink. Perfect for sunset views. Goes on all night and day. A must visit spot.
Go for luck or dinner. Or at any time for coffee or drinks. Has amayzing views.
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Muse
16 Andrea IoannouGo for luck or dinner. Or at any time for coffee or drinks. Has amayzing views.
Go for lunch or dinner. Or at any time for coffee or drinks. Has amazing views.
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Green Hill Cafe - Lounge Bar - Restaurant
66 Γρηγόρη ΑυξεντίουGo for lunch or dinner. Or at any time for coffee or drinks. Has amazing views.
If you go to Troodos mountains this where you should go eat. Choose mezedes and you will not regret it!
Skylight
F825If you go to Troodos mountains this where you should go eat. Choose mezedes and you will not regret it!
One of my favorite village restaurants in Cyprus. Visit Omodos village and eat here you will not regret it.
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Stou Kir Yianni Guest house
15 linouOne of my favorite village restaurants in Cyprus. Visit Omodos village and eat here you will not regret it.
Absolutely an amazing experience. All the traditional and authentic South African dishes: boerswors, braai, ribs and grills are absolutely spectacular. A must if visiting the Paphos area.
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The Lodge
1 Poseidonos AveAbsolutely an amazing experience. All the traditional and authentic South African dishes: boerswors, braai, ribs and grills are absolutely spectacular. A must if visiting the Paphos area.
Visited this place a few times and was always happy with it. It is a family-friendly family run business. Love their steaks.
Ficardo Restaurant
PoseidonosVisited this place a few times and was always happy with it. It is a family-friendly family run business. Love their steaks.
Minas tavern
Pafias AfroditisIf you want to taste a good Pita Souvlaki
Minas tavern
Pafias AfroditisDrinks & Nightlife
Plato Sushi & More
GladstonosWhere locals go out for sushi and drinks.
The Dome Cocktail & Sushi Bar
Poseidonos AvenueA very nice bar where locals and tourists go out for drinks.
The winery of Paphos where locals go out for drinks. Has a nice hidden garden at the back.
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Boulevard Bistro Wine Bar
Kennedy Sq.The winery of Paphos where locals go out for drinks. Has a nice hidden garden at the back.
Alea Lounge Bar
4 Poseidonos AveGo for coffee at any time of the day like locals do.
Beer brewery with nice atmosphere. They also serve pizza for lunch.
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Aphrodite's Rock Brewing Company
E704Beer brewery with nice atmosphere. They also serve pizza for lunch.
Go for a coffee has a very nice sea view. Ideal for couples with small children as it has a playground.
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Baracas Lounge
129 ChlorakasGo for a coffee has a very nice sea view. Ideal for couples with small children as it has a playground.
Go for sunset. This has amazing views of the shipwreck and the sea.
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Oniro By The Sea
05 Glikou NerouGo for sunset. This has amazing views of the shipwreck and the sea.
Pier ONΕ
Amazing caffe bar and restaurant in Limassol marina.
Caffe-bar on the beach. Beach may be dangerous if there are waves. Be careful. The bar is nice tho.
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Sea You Beach Bar
KissonergasCaffe-bar on the beach. Beach may be dangerous if there are waves. Be careful. The bar is nice tho.
Shopping
Find all you want at the Paphos Mall. Restaurants shops cinema and much much more.
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Kings Avenue Mall
2 Λεωφ. Τάφοι των ΒασιλέωνFind all you want at the Paphos Mall. Restaurants shops cinema and much much more.
My Mall
A big shopping mall with lots of restaurants shops and much more.
Everything Else
Paphos Mozaïeken
19 Pafias AfroditisVisit the fishing harbour and eat a fish meze at one of the many restaurants located near the harbour. Don't forget your bathing suit as there are lots of small beaches for you to take a swim. From here you can visit the baths of Aphrodite (Venus). Beautiful beaches around that area, some may be difficult to access.
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Latsi
Visit the fishing harbour and eat a fish meze at one of the many restaurants located near the harbour. Don't forget your bathing suit as there are lots of small beaches for you to take a swim. From here you can visit the baths of Aphrodite (Venus). Beautiful beaches around that area, some may be difficult to access.
Lighthouse Beach Bar
Eleutheriou ChandrinouGetting Around
Perfect for a stroll during sunset. Also, it connects the touristic area with perfect sceneries.
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Coastal Broadwalk
Coastal BroadwalkPerfect for a stroll during sunset. Also, it connects the touristic area with perfect sceneries.
Sightseeing
Omodos village is a traditional Cyprus village go and visit it and try local deserts and food.
Omodos Village Houses
Omodos village is a traditional Cyprus village go and visit it and try local deserts and food.
Kourion
Anciend odeon of kourion. Nice visit.
Visit the alleys around the Limassol castle. Nice restaurants close by.
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Limassol Castle
Visit the alleys around the Limassol castle. Nice restaurants close by.
Stroll around the limassol marina. The meeting place of all locals for relaxing.
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Limassol Marina Street
Limassol Marina StreetStroll around the limassol marina. The meeting place of all locals for relaxing.
Visit the highest mountain of Cyprus. Has stunning views and forests.
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Troodos Hotel
Visit the highest mountain of Cyprus. Has stunning views and forests.
Pano Lefkara
Traditional village with the famous Cyprus lace.
Agios Georgios Pegeias
Visit the Agios Georgios Church and the fishing port.
Sea Caves
Peyia sea caves. Nice pictures during sunset.
Lighthouse Beach Bar
Eleutheriou ChandrinouVery close to the apartment. Nice beach to chill out!.
Agia Paraskevi Byzantine church and its Folk Art Museum, is a popular tourist destination. It is known especially for the production of Turkish Delight or "lokum" (locally loukoumia or lukum).[2] The town is the only place in the world which has protected geographical indication (PGI) for the popular dessert.
Agia Paraskevi Square
Archiepiskopou Makariou IIIAgia Paraskevi Byzantine church and its Folk Art Museum, is a popular tourist destination. It is known especially for the production of Turkish Delight or "lokum" (locally loukoumia or lukum).[2] The town is the only place in the world which has protected geographical indication (PGI) for the popular dessert.
Paphos Archaeological Park covers most of the important ancient Greek and Roman City and is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding ancient remains.
The most significant remains so far discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Orpheus, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors. In addition, excavations have uncovered an Agora, Asklepion, Basilica, Odeon, Theatre and a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings.
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Paphos Archaeological Park
Paphos Archaeological Park covers most of the important ancient Greek and Roman City and is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding ancient remains.
The most significant remains so far discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Orpheus, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors. In addition, excavations have uncovered an Agora, Asklepion, Basilica, Odeon, Theatre and a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings.
Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the town of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island.
Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies. The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain.
The 20m high whitewashed masonry tower has a single gallery and lantern. Enclosing the tower is a compound containing the keeper’s house and outbuildings.
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Paphos Lighthouse
Paphos Lighthouse is a well known lighthouse on the island of Cyprus, near to the town of Paphos. It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island.
Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies. The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain.
The 20m high whitewashed masonry tower has a single gallery and lantern. Enclosing the tower is a compound containing the keeper’s house and outbuildings.
The Agios Neophytos Monastery was founded by Neophytos. After being jailed for pursuing an ascetic life, he fled into the hills of Cyprus and found a small natural cave in 1159. Months passed while he made sure the area was deserted and quiet. He slowly excavated the opening further to encompass his hermitage cell, a small chapel, and his eventual tomb. While it began as a hermitage for Neophytos alone, he eventually gained a small following and the Engleistra, as it was also called, became a quiet monastic community in 1170 when the Bishop of Paphos convinced him to take a pupil. Neophytos was staunchly against materialism and being bothered, which kept the population of monks much smaller.
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Agios Neophytos Monastery
The Agios Neophytos Monastery was founded by Neophytos. After being jailed for pursuing an ascetic life, he fled into the hills of Cyprus and found a small natural cave in 1159. Months passed while he made sure the area was deserted and quiet. He slowly excavated the opening further to encompass his hermitage cell, a small chapel, and his eventual tomb. While it began as a hermitage for Neophytos alone, he eventually gained a small following and the Engleistra, as it was also called, became a quiet monastic community in 1170 when the Bishop of Paphos convinced him to take a pupil. Neophytos was staunchly against materialism and being bothered, which kept the population of monks much smaller.
Venetian Bridge which was part of a trading route from north to south on the island of Cyprus
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Kelefos-brug
Venetian Bridge which was part of a trading route from north to south on the island of Cyprus
Saranta Kolones is a ruined medieval fortress inside the Paphos Archaeological Park and it is located just north of the harbour of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus. It takes its name from the large number of granite columns that were found on the site and probably once formed part of the ancient agora. The Byzantine castle is believed to have been built at the end of the 7th century AD to protect the port and the city of Nea Pafos from Arab raids and later remodeled by the Lusignans. The Fortress had a three-metre thick wall with four huge corner towers and another four intermediary towers along the joining walls and moat.
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Saranta Kolones
Saranta Kolones is a ruined medieval fortress inside the Paphos Archaeological Park and it is located just north of the harbour of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus. It takes its name from the large number of granite columns that were found on the site and probably once formed part of the ancient agora. The Byzantine castle is believed to have been built at the end of the 7th century AD to protect the port and the city of Nea Pafos from Arab raids and later remodeled by the Lusignans. The Fortress had a three-metre thick wall with four huge corner towers and another four intermediary towers along the joining walls and moat.
Kalopanayiotis
Nice mountain village to visit.
The Cypriots worshipped a goddess of fertility from as early as the Chalcolithic period (3900–2500 BC).[4] They depicted her as a woman with the obvious characteristics of maternity and modelled figurines of her in stone or clay, of which the larger ones became objects of adoration and their smaller counterparts were worn on the body. Others were placed in graves to protect the dead. The myth that Venus (known as Aphrodite in Greek) was born on the coast of Cyprus may be connected to the adoration of this fertility goddess.
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Sanctuary of Aphrodite
1 Γρίβα ΔιγενήThe Cypriots worshipped a goddess of fertility from as early as the Chalcolithic period (3900–2500 BC).[4] They depicted her as a woman with the obvious characteristics of maternity and modelled figurines of her in stone or clay, of which the larger ones became objects of adoration and their smaller counterparts were worn on the body. Others were placed in graves to protect the dead. The myth that Venus (known as Aphrodite in Greek) was born on the coast of Cyprus may be connected to the adoration of this fertility goddess.
At the end of a pretty hiking trail, its a pretty waterfall but it will take you a while to get there. The route takes around 30 minutes and can get busy especially in summer over the weekends.
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Caledonia Watervallen
At the end of a pretty hiking trail, its a pretty waterfall but it will take you a while to get there. The route takes around 30 minutes and can get busy especially in summer over the weekends.
Κάβο Γκρέκο (Cape Greco)
Cape Greco arch.
Trooditissa Monastery, is situated on the southern slopes of the Troödos Mountains on the island of Cyprus. It is an orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was founded in 990, but the current building dates back to 1731. Unique and tranquil place, spending here a few nights during Easter is a memorable experience that will follow you through life. Be modest (in behaviour and dress code) in order to enter.
Monastery of Panagia Chrysogialiotissa
Trooditissa Monastery, is situated on the southern slopes of the Troödos Mountains on the island of Cyprus. It is an orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was founded in 990, but the current building dates back to 1731. Unique and tranquil place, spending here a few nights during Easter is a memorable experience that will follow you through life. Be modest (in behaviour and dress code) in order to enter.
The Holy Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos was founded around the end of the 11th century[1] by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos (1081–1118). The monastery lies at an altitude of 1318 meters on the north west face of Troödos Mountains. There are no remains of the original monastery as it was burned down many times. The first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III started his ecclesiastical career there as a monk in 1926.[2] He remained fond of the place and returned there many times. His request to be buried there materialised after his death in 1977. His tomb lies 3 km west of Kykkos monastery and remains a popular visitor destination.
Kykkos springs
The Holy Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos was founded around the end of the 11th century[1] by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos (1081–1118). The monastery lies at an altitude of 1318 meters on the north west face of Troödos Mountains. There are no remains of the original monastery as it was burned down many times. The first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III started his ecclesiastical career there as a monk in 1926.[2] He remained fond of the place and returned there many times. His request to be buried there materialised after his death in 1977. His tomb lies 3 km west of Kykkos monastery and remains a popular visitor destination.
A really old monastery, hidden inside the Machairas forest. If you go on a quiet day, the experience is other worldy, the old stone walls, the trees, the serenity all work together to bring you in an introspective experience, even if you are not religious.
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Klooster van Machairas
A really old monastery, hidden inside the Machairas forest. If you go on a quiet day, the experience is other worldy, the old stone walls, the trees, the serenity all work together to bring you in an introspective experience, even if you are not religious.
First thing, it's a mission to get to! You go along an unfinished road for a good 20 minutes before you get to the car park, we did it in our old hire car we had with 5 people on board and had some pretty hefty rocks bouncing around underneath at points. I would say only bother going if you plan on climbing the tree and jumping in the (freezing!) water! OK way to waste half a day.
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Adonis Baths Watervallen
First thing, it's a mission to get to! You go along an unfinished road for a good 20 minutes before you get to the car park, we did it in our old hire car we had with 5 people on board and had some pretty hefty rocks bouncing around underneath at points. I would say only bother going if you plan on climbing the tree and jumping in the (freezing!) water! OK way to waste half a day.
We visited Nicosia and decided to crossover into the north via Ledra Street crossing point which was very easy with no hassle you need passport to cross. Once over you're then in a shopping area packed with shops you can also visit a mosque if your properly dressed. Well worth a visit over there. We went for s walk around the area came to a street covered in bright umbrellas. We also went to Paphos Gate as it's all seemed to be less militarised now has different feel now.
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Ledras
LedrasWe visited Nicosia and decided to crossover into the north via Ledra Street crossing point which was very easy with no hassle you need passport to cross. Once over you're then in a shopping area packed with shops you can also visit a mosque if your properly dressed. Well worth a visit over there. We went for s walk around the area came to a street covered in bright umbrellas. We also went to Paphos Gate as it's all seemed to be less militarised now has different feel now.
Arts & Culture
Paphos Archaeological Park covers most of the important ancient Greek and Roman City and is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding ancient remains.
The most significant remains so far discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Orpheus, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors. In addition, excavations have uncovered an Agora, Asklepion, Basilica, Odeon, Theatre and a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings.
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Paphos Mozaïeken
19 Pafias AfroditisPaphos Archaeological Park covers most of the important ancient Greek and Roman City and is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding ancient remains.
The most significant remains so far discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Orpheus, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors. In addition, excavations have uncovered an Agora, Asklepion, Basilica, Odeon, Theatre and a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings.
Steni' museum is well worth a visit, located a few kilometres from Polis, it is free to enter asking for a donation. It is well laid out and gives an insight into the homes and life of the Cypriot people. Although we have been visiting the area for the past eleven years this is the first time we have been and will in future take any visitors who stay with us to see it. There is also a cafe/ restaurant just the other side of the car park which is well worth visiting .
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The Steni Museum of Village Life
Steni' museum is well worth a visit, located a few kilometres from Polis, it is free to enter asking for a donation. It is well laid out and gives an insight into the homes and life of the Cypriot people. Although we have been visiting the area for the past eleven years this is the first time we have been and will in future take any visitors who stay with us to see it. There is also a cafe/ restaurant just the other side of the car park which is well worth visiting .
Not a huge museum (which, frankly, is a good thing) but full of fascinating items - the terracotta figures are possibly the highlight however the carved lions, the gold jewellery and the busts are all amazing. Even if you do nothing else on the cultural front in this city then this is a must!
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Het Cyprus Museum
1 MouseiouNot a huge museum (which, frankly, is a good thing) but full of fascinating items - the terracotta figures are possibly the highlight however the carved lions, the gold jewellery and the busts are all amazing. Even if you do nothing else on the cultural front in this city then this is a must!
This is a beautifully arranged art gallery in architecturally nicely designed modern building, hosting the rich collection of A.G. Leventis. It is divided into Cypriot, Greek and European art galleries with paintings and other decorative art pieces. It provides a very representative view especially of Cypriot and Greek painting in the last 2 centuries, and you can walk through the exhibits in a couple of hours. Very educational also for children. Ask for their workshops for children.
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Leventis Art Gallery
A.G. LeventiThis is a beautifully arranged art gallery in architecturally nicely designed modern building, hosting the rich collection of A.G. Leventis. It is divided into Cypriot, Greek and European art galleries with paintings and other decorative art pieces. It provides a very representative view especially of Cypriot and Greek painting in the last 2 centuries, and you can walk through the exhibits in a couple of hours. Very educational also for children. Ask for their workshops for children.