Pafos Castle
A waterfront landmark at the western end of Kato Pafos harbour.
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A waterfront landmark at the western end of Kato Pafos harbour.

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Roman mosaics, ancient monuments and stories from Greek mythology.
The iconic coast associated with the myth of Aphrodite’s birth.

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Monumental rock-cut tombs with courtyards and Doric columns.

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Village lanes, a welcoming square and the wine heritage of Laona.

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A dramatic limestone landscape in the Akamas area.

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A shaded grotto where local tradition meets the nature of Akamas.
A harbour, coastal walks and Mediterranean flavours in northern Pafos.

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A stone bridge set among water and woodland in Pafos Forest.

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The ancient sanctuary of Aphrodite and the heritage of Old Pafos.
Vineyards, villages and the distinctive wines of the Pafos region.

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A five-domed Byzantine church by Geroskipou’s central square.

Agia Paraskevi Church, Geroskipou (area view, not the Folk Art Museum) · © Arjuno3 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Traditional life and craftsmanship inside the House of Hadjismith.

Paphos Archaeological Museum, entrance · © Arjuno3 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Prehistoric and Roman archaeology from the Pafos region.
Coastal caves, arches and rocks shaped by the sea and wind.
A striking vessel on the coast near the Peyia sea caves.

Ineia village panorama (area view, not the Turtle Centre) · © David Bull Liverpool · CC0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Interactive exhibitions introducing the marine turtles of Cyprus.

House in Miliou village · © Yosef Ben Melamed · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
A small Laona village among springs, orchards and vineyards.

Lysos village square and fountain · © Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
A village on the edge of woodland in northeastern Pafos.

Pano Panagia village panorama · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
A mountain village with vineyards and links to the Pafos countryside.

Loom in the Fyti textile museum · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Discover the raised geometric patterns of fythkiotika textiles.

Polis Chrysochous countryside (area view, not the museum) · © Georgy Papantoniou · CC BY 3.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Finds from the ancient town and cemeteries of the Polis area.

Droushia countryside rock formation (area view, not the museum) · © Johnysvo · CC0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
The traditions, crafts and countryside of the Akamas peninsula.

Small Kremiotis waterfall, Kritou Terra · © Gerda Arendt · CC0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
A green river landscape near Kritou Terra.

Loukoumi confectionery (illustrative; not identified as Geroskipou PGI) · © Chris Brown · CC BY 2.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
A local sweet with a Protected Geographical Indication.

Lara Beach, Akamas · © Dm Bsg · CC BY 3.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
An undeveloped coast linked with the turtle habitats of Akamas.

Alykes Beach, Kato Paphos · © Fry72, Karel Frydrýšek · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
A coastal stop close to the visitor district of Kato Pafos.

Byzantine church of Agios Georgios, Peyia (near the archaeological site) · © Chris06 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Basilica remains, coastal history and a small pilgrimage chapel.
A landscape of bays, trails and remarkable biodiversity.
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Flexible ideas for days by the sea, heritage walks and countryside escapes.

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Roman mosaics, the harbour castle and the coast of Aphrodite.
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Kathikas, turtle stories and the northern coast.
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A Byzantine church, folk art and a traditional sweet.
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Ancient Marion, the harbour and the mythology of Akamas.
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Coral Bay, a shipwreck and the rock formations of Peyia.
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Paphos International Airport, terminal interior · © Héctor Ochoa 'Robot8A' · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Traditional villages and rural accommodation.
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Loom in the Fyti textile museum · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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From the sea foam of legend to a shaded grotto in Akamas.
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Loom in the Fyti textile museum · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
A village craft that carries everyday life into cloth.
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Loukoumi confectionery (illustrative; not identified as Geroskipou PGI) · © Chris Brown · CC BY 2.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
The local identity behind a familiar Cypriot delight.
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A waterfront landmark at the western end of Kato Pafos harbour.

The castle combines layers of the town’s defensive history. Make it a cultural stop before exploring the waterfront and the nearby archaeological park.