Tourist Attractions in Paphos

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Paphos

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About Paphos

Paphos has a reputation as the best Cypriot resort for a romantic getaway or for a quiet, respectable holiday. The city is surrounded by picturesque bays and secluded beaches where you can endlessly enjoy the sound of the sea waves.

The historical sights of Paphos are valuable architectural monuments, which were left to people from the greatest civilisations of antiquity. Greek and Roman buildings, medieval castles, the first Christian monasteries – all these places will certainly attract the attention of tourists.

Paphos and its surroundings have everything for a quality and full-fledged holiday – excellent hotels with European service, taverns with delicious Cypriot cuisine and magnificent well-maintained beaches with clean water.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Paphos

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos

 4.5/5

13811 reviews

Open-air museum with the remains of the ancient town of Nea Paphos and the medieval fort of Saranta Colones dating back to the 7th century. In the 1960s, inside the buildings of the Roman era of the III-Vth centuries. – In the 1960s, well-preserved mosaics based on ancient mythology were discovered inside the 3rd to 5th century Roman buildings of the houses of Orpheus, Theseus, Aion and Dionysus.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

House of Dionysus

 4.6/5

1000 reviews

The remains of a 2nd century antique mansion once belonging to a Roman aristocrat. The name “Villa of Dionysus” is attributed to the mosaic of the Triumph of Dionysus, which depicts the Greek god of wine-making riding in a leopard chariot. He is accompanied by the gods Pan and Satyrus. The villa is located within the Archaeological Park.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Forty Columns Fortress

 4.5/5

151 reviews

A Byzantine fortress built in the 7th century to defend Paphos from the Arab conquerors. At that time it was part of a powerful system of defences. In 1200 the structure was rebuilt after the Knights of St John (Hospitallers) settled here. In 1222, the castle was destroyed in an earthquake and has been in ruins ever since.

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Roman Odeon

 4.6/5

272 reviews

An antique amphitheatre dating back to the 2nd century and built by the Greeks and Romans. The Odeon is well preserved, thanks to the fact that it was almost entirely carved out of solid rock. That is why the earthquake of the IV century did not bring it significant damage. The theatre was discovered in 1973 during excavations. Nowadays, festivals and concerts are held on its territory.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Paphos Castle

 4.1/5

4024 reviews

Medieval fortress from the 13th century, formerly a defence, prison and warehouse. The fortification existed until 1570, after which it was dismantled by the Venetians. After the conquest of Cyprus by the Ottoman Turks, the castle was rebuilt and fortified. In 1935 it was declared a historical monument and became one of the tourist attractions of Cyprus.

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Archaeological Site of the Tombs of the Kings

 4.3/5

12919 reviews

An underground necropolis carved out of rock where aristocrats and high officials were buried until the 3rd century. The first tombs date back to the 4th century B.C. Many tomb vaults are decorated with columns and frescoes, others are made in the form of full-fledged dwellings. In these catacombs the first adherents of the Christian religion hid from persecution.

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Agia Solomoni Catacomb

 4.3/5

570 reviews

The catacombs were dug in the 4th century BC and were originally used as tombs. At the end of the second century, St Solomonia, who had fled Palestine with her sons, hid here from persecution. The martyr’s children were killed before her eyes by order of King Antiochus, and she herself died while praying over their bodies. It is believed that the relics of St Solomonia are buried in one of the grottoes of the catacombs.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa

 4.6/5

1041 reviews

It is believed that the Apostle Paul was corporally punished on the site of the temple in the 1st century, after which he converted the first Roman official to Christianity. In the 4th century, an early Christian basilica in Byzantine style was erected there. Around 1300 a large three-nave church was built next to it, which existed until the 16th century. The modern church was erected on the ruins of the basilica around 1500. Today it is an important pilgrimage centre.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos the Recluse

 4.7/5

2022 reviews

The monastery was founded in the 12th century by the wandering monk Neophytos the Hermit. The complex is located about 10 kilometres from Paphos. After the conquest of Cyprus by the Turks, the monastery was looted and gradually fell into disrepair. Its revival began only in the middle of the XVIII century. In the main church of the monastery are kept the relics of St Neophytos, discovered in 1756. Nowadays, the monastery is a pilgrimage centre and a popular tourist attraction.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery

 4.7/5

789 reviews

A monastery for men 40 km from Paphos, founded by the hermit Ignatius in the 12th century. The monastery complex acquired its present form in 1770, when new buildings were built on its territory. The main relic of the monastery is an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary, which Ignatius miraculously fished out of the waters of the Mediterranean Sea (according to another version, the hermit found the image of the Virgin Mary in one of the mountain caves).

Open time

Monday: 5:26 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:26 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:26 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 5:26 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 5:26 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 5:26 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 5:26 AM – 6:00 PM

Archaeological Museum of the Paphos District

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475 reviews

The museum’s exposition consists of finds discovered during excavations in the Marion¸ Lempe¸ New Paphos¸ Geroskipou and other ancient settlements. The collection is housed in five rooms. It consists of stone sculptures, pottery, jewellery and other artefacts from a time period spanning several millennia. The museum was opened in 1936 and moved to a separate building in 1966.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Byzantine Museum Pafos

 4.1/5

40 reviews

The museum was established in 1983 with the participation of the highest church hierarchs of Cyprus for the study and popularisation of Byzantine ecclesiastical art. The exhibition consists of valuable Orthodox icons from the 7th to the 19th centuries, frescoes and iconostases taken from the destroyed churches of the Metropolis of Paphos, manuscripts, church utensils and ancient theological literature found in decayed monasteries.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Ethnographic Museum

 3.9/5

136 reviews

The private collection of the Eliades family, which has existed since 1958. The museum is located in a historical building dating back to the 15th century. It exhibits antique furniture, ceramics, folk art, furnishings, crockery, textiles, coins and other valuable items. The Eliades family was seriously interested in the history and culture of Cyprus. They have been collecting their collection for several decades.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ζωολογικός Κήπος Πάφου - Pafos Zoo

 4.4/5

5319 reviews

The park grew out of the private collection of ornithologist K. Christoforou, who kept exotic birds in his home for a long time. In 2003, the space of his home became insufficient, so it was decided to create a public park. Today, this place has become one of the most visited attractions in Cyprus. In addition to a large number of birds, it is home to crocodiles, tigers, giraffes, kangaroos and other animals.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Eliouthkia Park

 4/5

76 reviews

The park is located in a relatively small area. It consists of 13 themed gardens with thousands of plants, including roses, cacti, conifers, tropical flowers and many other species. The park has a small exhibition of Cypriot artefacts. There is also a tavern where visitors can have lunch after a stroll through the picturesque park alleys.

Place is closed permanently

Sea Caves

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A stretch of coastline about 18 kilometres from Paphos, lined with picturesque grottoes, coves and bizarre arch-shaped rock formations. In some places there is a safe descent to the water for tourists to take a dip in the gentle Mediterranean Sea. The Sea Caves are an incredibly beautiful place that attracts romantics and lovers of mesmerising landscapes.

Akamas National Forest Park

 4.8/5

1488 reviews

A protected area located 50 kilometres from Paphos. The park is a unique area of pristine nature of Cyprus. On the territory of the reserve there are rare endemic plants, more than 168 species of birds, several dozen species of reptiles and mammals. The Akamas ecosystem is located on the border of several natural zones, which creates rare climatic conditions.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)

 4.6/5

15435 reviews

Petra tou Romiu is also known as the Rock of Aphrodite. It is here, according to legend, that the Greek goddess of beauty emerged from the foam of the sea. According to another legend, this is where the Achaeans landed after arriving from Troy. There is a picturesque beach near the rock, where a harmonious and cosy atmosphere reigns. The natural beauty of this place attracts many tourists who want to admire the picturesque scenery.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Pachyammos

 4.3/5

37 reviews

The bathing area is located in the centre of the tourist part of the city near Paphos Castle. The beach stretches for 150 metres along the coast. It is surrounded by numerous bars and tavernas and is equipped with all the necessary infrastructure elements. Catamarans, jet skis, banana boats and other water transport can be rented on the beach.

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Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark

 4.5/5

3847 reviews

“Aphrodite is the third largest water amusement park on the island of Cyprus. There are 23 slides for both adults and children. The water park has several outdoor pools and comfortable seating areas. Landscape designers worked on the interior space and managed to create a paradise of tropical vegetation.

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