Paphos, Cyprus
Cyprus has built-up a formidable reputation
For the warmth of its climate – and its welcome, with myth and legend, history and hospitality in equal measure... and Paphos is no exception. In fact, it all with a rather British colonial twist in which cars still drive on the left. It’s as you’d expect from the home of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | Greek | |
| Currency: | Euro | |
| Time zone: | GMT +2 hours (GMT +3 hours in summer) | |
| Flight Time: | 4 hours 45 | |
| Holiday type: | Beach, Summer sun | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 18.7°C Rainfall: 359.2mm a year |
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Must see:
The majestic mountain-top Kykkos Monastery boasts a wealth of hand-painted cloisters and galleries – and mosaics going back millennia.
Must eat at:
Colosseum in Kato Paphos fuses French and Mediterranean styles together to produce delicious dishes including pasta with black truffles.
Must be there for:
Cyprus celebrates the coming of Spring with the annual Anthestiria Flower Festival in Paphos every May. Dating back to ancient Greek times, today a parade of flower bedecked floats heads down Poseidon Avenue towards the harbour.
Well-travelled tips:
- To see a different side of Cyprus, take a hike. The Troodos Mountains rise magnificently in the countryside beyond Paphos, with fabulous views down to the coast.
- For exercise with lower impact than the Troodos Mountains, a leisurely promenade round the marina is a fabulous way to end the day and see the sun go down.
Visa:
British citizens do not need a visa to visit Cyprus.
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