Heritage & archaeology
Pafos Castle
A waterfront landmark at the western end of Kato Pafos harbour.
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WELCOME TO PAFOS, CYPRUS
Fall in love with Pafos.
Again and again.
From the coast of Aphrodite to stone-built villages and ancient mosaics. Find your own way to experience Pafos.
EXPLORE YOUR WAY
One Pafos. A thousand experiences.
Follow what you love, from ancient heritage to life in the countryside.
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THE PAFOS COLLECTION
Places worth discovering
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Heritage & archaeology
Kato Pafos Archaeological Park
Roman mosaics, ancient monuments and stories from Greek mythology.
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Myths & legends
Aphrodite’s Rock
The iconic coast associated with the myth of Aphrodite’s birth.
⌖ Geroskipou & eastern coastDiscover more →
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Heritage & archaeology
Tombs of the Kings
Monumental rock-cut tombs with courtyards and Doric columns.
⌖ Pafos & Kato PafosDiscover more →
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© Chris06 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Villages & slow living
Kathikas
Village lanes, a welcoming square and the wine heritage of Laona.
⌖ Peyia & AkamasDiscover more →
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Nature & trailsTemporarily closed
Avakas Gorge
A dramatic limestone landscape in the Akamas area.
⌖ Peyia & AkamasDiscover more →
© Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Myths & legends
Baths of Aphrodite
A shaded grotto where local tradition meets the nature of Akamas.
⌖ Polis & Chrysochou BayDiscover more →
Food & local flavours
Polis & Latchi
A harbour, coastal walks and Mediterranean flavours in northern Pafos.
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Nature & trails
Tzelefos Bridge
A stone bridge set among water and woodland in Pafos Forest.
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© Nikodem Nijaki · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Heritage & archaeology
Palaipafos & Kouklia
The ancient sanctuary of Aphrodite and the heritage of Old Pafos.
⌖ Geroskipou & eastern coastDiscover more →
Wine country
Laona Wine Country
Vineyards, villages and the distinctive wines of the Pafos region.
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Heritage & archaeology
Agia Paraskevi, Geroskipou
A five-domed Byzantine church by Geroskipou’s central square.
⌖ Geroskipou & eastern coastDiscover more →
Agia Paraskevi Church, Geroskipou (area view, not the Folk Art Museum) · © Arjuno3 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Crafts & culture
Geroskipou Folk Art Museum
Traditional life and craftsmanship inside the House of Hadjismith.
⌖ Geroskipou & eastern coastDiscover more →
Paphos Archaeological Museum, entrance · © Arjuno3 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Heritage & archaeology
Pafos District Archaeological Museum
Prehistoric and Roman archaeology from the Pafos region.
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Nature & trails
Peyia Sea Caves
Coastal caves, arches and rocks shaped by the sea and wind.
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Beaches & coast
EDRO III Shipwreck
A striking vessel on the coast near the Peyia sea caves.
⌖ Peyia & AkamasDiscover more →
Ineia village panorama (area view, not the Turtle Centre) · © David Bull Liverpool · CC0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Crafts & culture
Ineia Turtle Centre
Interactive exhibitions introducing the marine turtles of Cyprus.
⌖ Peyia & AkamasDiscover more →
House in Miliou village · © Yosef Ben Melamed · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Villages & slow living
Miliou
A small Laona village among springs, orchards and vineyards.
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Lysos village square and fountain · © Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Villages & slow living
Lysos
A village on the edge of woodland in northeastern Pafos.
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Pano Panagia village panorama · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Villages & slow living
Panayia
A mountain village with vineyards and links to the Pafos countryside.
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Loom in the Fyti textile museum · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Crafts & culture
Fyti & Traditional Weaving
Discover the raised geometric patterns of fythkiotika textiles.
⌖ Rural & mountain PafosDiscover more →
Polis Chrysochous countryside (area view, not the museum) · © Georgy Papantoniou · CC BY 3.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Heritage & archaeology
Marion-Arsinoe Archaeological Museum
Finds from the ancient town and cemeteries of the Polis area.
⌖ Polis & Chrysochou BayDiscover more →
Droushia countryside rock formation (area view, not the museum) · © Johnysvo · CC0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Crafts & culture
Drouseia Rural Life Museum
The traditions, crafts and countryside of the Akamas peninsula.
⌖ Polis & Chrysochou BayDiscover more →
Small Kremiotis waterfall, Kritou Terra · © Gerda Arendt · CC0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Nature & trails
Kremiotis Waterfall
A green river landscape near Kritou Terra.
⌖ Polis & Chrysochou BayDiscover more →
Loukoumi confectionery (illustrative; not identified as Geroskipou PGI) · © Chris Brown · CC BY 2.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Food & local flavours
Geroskipou Loukoumi
A local sweet with a Protected Geographical Indication.
⌖ Geroskipou & eastern coastDiscover more →
Lara Beach, Akamas · © Dm Bsg · CC BY 3.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Beaches & coast
Lara Coast
An undeveloped coast linked with the turtle habitats of Akamas.
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Alykes Beach, Kato Paphos · © Fry72, Karel Frydrýšek · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Beaches & coast
Alykes Beach
A coastal stop close to the visitor district of Kato Pafos.
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Byzantine church of Agios Georgios, Peyia (near the archaeological site) · © Chris06 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Heritage & archaeology
Agios Georgios, Peyia
Basilica remains, coastal history and a small pilgrimage chapel.
⌖ Peyia & AkamasDiscover more →
Nature & trails
Akamas Peninsula
A landscape of bays, trails and remarkable biodiversity.
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INTERACTIVE EXPLORER
Pafos on your map
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PLAN YOUR ESCAPE
Your journey starts here
Flexible ideas for days by the sea, heritage walks and countryside escapes.
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A day of Pafos heritage
Roman mosaics, the harbour castle and the coast of Aphrodite.
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Villages on the way to Akamas
Kathikas, turtle stories and the northern coast.
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Geroskipou: art and local flavours
A Byzantine church, folk art and a traditional sweet.
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Northern Pafos at a slower pace
Ancient Marion, the harbour and the mythology of Akamas.
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The western coastline
Coral Bay, a shipwreck and the rock formations of Peyia.
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Less planning. More Pafos.
Useful starting points for your arrival, getting around and choosing the experience that suits you.
Paphos International Airport, terminal interior · © Héctor Ochoa 'Robot8A' · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Arriving at Pafos Airport
Flights and onward travel, straight from the airport operator.
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Getting around
Choose the transport option that suits your day.
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Stay in the countryside
Traditional villages and rural accommodation.
Open guide ↗Loom in the Fyti textile museum · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
Meet the makers
Crafts and food traditions you can experience.
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Match the experience to your access needs.
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Culture beyond the landmarks
Explore museums, heritage and the cultural calendar.
Open guide ↗MYTHS, CRAFTS & FLAVOURS
Every place has a story.
Meet the myths, flavours and living traditions behind the landscape.
MYTHS, CRAFTS & FLAVOURS
Aphrodite: a story along the coast
From the sea foam of legend to a shaded grotto in Akamas.
Read the story →Loom in the Fyti textile museum · © Mboesch · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MYTHS, CRAFTS & FLAVOURS
The patterns of Fyti
A village craft that carries everyday life into cloth.
Read the story →Loukoumi confectionery (illustrative; not identified as Geroskipou PGI) · © Chris Brown · CC BY 2.0 ↗ · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MYTHS, CRAFTS & FLAVOURS
A sweet taste of Geroskipou
The local identity behind a familiar Cypriot delight.
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