See Why Paphos is a Popular Choice For Cyprus Holidays This Summer
The resort of Paphos everything you need to enjoy a beach holiday or a historic sightseeing break - and local legend suggests that one of Paphos's main attractions can even help women to look younger and more beautiful! Paphos has a wide range of villas, hotels and apartments to choose from and the availability of attractive holiday offers means you should be able to find high-quality accommodation at an affordable price.
Once in Paphos you may want to explore some of the fascinating historic sites in the town and surrounding area.
The town is thought to date back to the Neolithic period and there is plenty of evidence remaining of civilisations dating back thousands of years, something which has earned Paphos a place on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List.
Among the sites you may want to visit are the Roman mosaics, the Acropolis and the Tomb of Kings.
You may also want to see if the local legend about Aphrodite is true.
The Greek goddess of love and beauty is said to have been born in Paphos and the Adonis Baths are where she met her lover.
The natural baths are still there and women swimming in them are said to emerge looking younger and more beautiful, while men are supposed to become stronger after taking to the water.
Swimming is something you can do safely in lots of places on the coastline around Paphos, if you choose to spend your holiday relaxing in the sun rather than sightseeing.
The area has 11 beaches with Blue Flag status, meaning both the water and the sand are clean.
They range from expanses of white sand popular with families and young holidaymakers, to small secluded beaches where you may spend the whole day without seeing another person.
You will also find plenty to do in the town centre, which has a busy shopping area during the day, including a bustling market selling the best local food and drink.
Just as there is something for everyone during the day in Paphos, the variety of nightlife in the town means you are sure to find something you enjoy, from traditional local restaurants to lively café bars.
Once in Paphos you may want to explore some of the fascinating historic sites in the town and surrounding area.
The town is thought to date back to the Neolithic period and there is plenty of evidence remaining of civilisations dating back thousands of years, something which has earned Paphos a place on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List.
Among the sites you may want to visit are the Roman mosaics, the Acropolis and the Tomb of Kings.
You may also want to see if the local legend about Aphrodite is true.
The Greek goddess of love and beauty is said to have been born in Paphos and the Adonis Baths are where she met her lover.
The natural baths are still there and women swimming in them are said to emerge looking younger and more beautiful, while men are supposed to become stronger after taking to the water.
Swimming is something you can do safely in lots of places on the coastline around Paphos, if you choose to spend your holiday relaxing in the sun rather than sightseeing.
The area has 11 beaches with Blue Flag status, meaning both the water and the sand are clean.
They range from expanses of white sand popular with families and young holidaymakers, to small secluded beaches where you may spend the whole day without seeing another person.
You will also find plenty to do in the town centre, which has a busy shopping area during the day, including a bustling market selling the best local food and drink.
Just as there is something for everyone during the day in Paphos, the variety of nightlife in the town means you are sure to find something you enjoy, from traditional local restaurants to lively café bars.
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