Paphos and surroundings
Attractions
Places you must visit.
Paphos Castle (Paphos Fort) was built during the Frankish occupation in the 13th century. on the site of the Byzantine castle "Saranta Kolones" ("forty columns"). It has only one entrance on the east side and very small windows. Its main part is a large square tower with a courtyard in the center. The Venetians destroyed the fortress in 1570 so that the Turks, who began to seize the island, could not use it. According to a Turkish inscription above the entrance, the Turks rebuilt the fortress in 1780. Nearby are the ruins of a second fortress, which was probably built at the same time.
In 1935, UNESCO included the Paphos Castle in the World Heritage List. Since then, the castle has been one of the main attractions of Paphos.
Paphos Castle is located on the central promenade, where you can walk, swim, go shopping and eat in cafes.
Coordinates where you can park your car: 34.755143, 32.407189.
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Mosaicos de Paphos
19 Pafias AfroditisPaphos Castle (Paphos Fort) was built during the Frankish occupation in the 13th century. on the site of the Byzantine castle "Saranta Kolones" ("forty columns"). It has only one entrance on the east side and very small windows. Its main part is a large square tower with a courtyard in the center. The Venetians destroyed the fortress in 1570 so that the Turks, who began to seize the island, could not use it. According to a Turkish inscription above the entrance, the Turks rebuilt the fortress in 1780. Nearby are the ruins of a second fortress, which was probably built at the same time.
In 1935, UNESCO included the Paphos Castle in the World Heritage List. Since then, the castle has been one of the main attractions of Paphos.
Paphos Castle is located on the central promenade, where you can walk, swim, go shopping and eat in cafes.
Coordinates where you can park your car: 34.755143, 32.407189.
The old town of Paphos is also called Ktima (which is translated from Greek as "possessions"). It is located in the vicinity of Kennedy Square. This is one of the unique places in Paphos.
Old Paphos is built up with old buildings. Narrow streets lie between one- and two-story houses, some of which are strictly pedestrian.
It will be interesting to walk along the narrow streets and admire and immediately feel the atmosphere of this place.
- [ ] Old Paphos has a lot of shops, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, bars, museums and other places where both locals and tourists like to relax.
Car parking coordinates: 34.77961, 32.420404.
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Old Town of Paphos
The old town of Paphos is also called Ktima (which is translated from Greek as "possessions"). It is located in the vicinity of Kennedy Square. This is one of the unique places in Paphos.
Old Paphos is built up with old buildings. Narrow streets lie between one- and two-story houses, some of which are strictly pedestrian.
It will be interesting to walk along the narrow streets and admire and immediately feel the atmosphere of this place.
- [ ] Old Paphos has a lot of shops, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, bars, museums and other places where both locals and tourists like to relax.
Car parking coordinates: 34.77961, 32.420404.
A beautiful place for a photo, a beautiful sunset, a shallow lagoon you can swim.
Edro III is a large cargo ship that ran aground in the Sea Caves area of Paphos, forgotten from Coral Bay, during a storm on December 8, 2011 after an engine failure. Heading to Greece to the island of Rhodes, arrived from the port of Limassol. As a result of the impact of the environment, the ship ran aground almost at the very shore, where it remains to this day.
The ship is aground, 15 meters from the shore, near the village of Peyia and the Paphos "sea caves".
Coordinates: 34.873062, 32.339353.
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Naufrágio do Edro III
A beautiful place for a photo, a beautiful sunset, a shallow lagoon you can swim.
Edro III is a large cargo ship that ran aground in the Sea Caves area of Paphos, forgotten from Coral Bay, during a storm on December 8, 2011 after an engine failure. Heading to Greece to the island of Rhodes, arrived from the port of Limassol. As a result of the impact of the environment, the ship ran aground almost at the very shore, where it remains to this day.
The ship is aground, 15 meters from the shore, near the village of Peyia and the Paphos "sea caves".
Coordinates: 34.873062, 32.339353.
High white cliffs, a wild swimming bay where there are sea caves. A delightful place in its beauty, which is located near Paphos, on the border with the Akamas nature reserve.
An ideal place for a wedding walk, outdoor ceremony, love story, shooting a female portrait. The best time to shoot is sunset and sunrise. During the day it is also a good place for landscapes and portraits, because the white stones reflect light well.
Coordinates: 34.886411, 32.330417.
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Sea Caves
High white cliffs, a wild swimming bay where there are sea caves. A delightful place in its beauty, which is located near Paphos, on the border with the Akamas nature reserve.
An ideal place for a wedding walk, outdoor ceremony, love story, shooting a female portrait. The best time to shoot is sunset and sunrise. During the day it is also a good place for landscapes and portraits, because the white stones reflect light well.
Coordinates: 34.886411, 32.330417.
Paphos Aphrodite Water park.
Family water park with water slides, lazy river, wave pool, kids area and snack bars.
Coordinates: 34.741594, 32.440902.
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Parque Aquático Afrodite de Paphos
Poseidonos AvenuePaphos Aphrodite Water park.
Family water park with water slides, lazy river, wave pool, kids area and snack bars.
Coordinates: 34.741594, 32.440902.
Pafos Bird and animal Park.
The Paphos Zoo contains over 1200 different animals from all over the world. The visitor can see small and large mammals, predatory cats, herbivores, tropical birds, reptiles and domestic animals. A special place in the zoo is given to rare Amur tigers and Transvaal lions with white coat color. The zoo is also home to families of elephants and giraffes. The latter can be hand-fed. Special food is sold next to their enclosure. There are also cages with monkeys, meerkats, crocodile, kangaroos, albino wallabies, mouflons, ostriches, penguins, storks, etc. on the territory. Paphos Zoo is the largest collection of parrots and snakes in Europe.
Due to its developed infrastructure and variety of animals, the zoo in Paphos is one of the top attractions in Cyprus. Its territory is fully landscaped. In addition to walking paths, there is a play area for children with slides, swings, carousels, etc.
Coordinates: 34.894101, 32.342355.
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Zoológico de Pafos
Pafos Bird and animal Park.
The Paphos Zoo contains over 1200 different animals from all over the world. The visitor can see small and large mammals, predatory cats, herbivores, tropical birds, reptiles and domestic animals. A special place in the zoo is given to rare Amur tigers and Transvaal lions with white coat color. The zoo is also home to families of elephants and giraffes. The latter can be hand-fed. Special food is sold next to their enclosure. There are also cages with monkeys, meerkats, crocodile, kangaroos, albino wallabies, mouflons, ostriches, penguins, storks, etc. on the territory. Paphos Zoo is the largest collection of parrots and snakes in Europe.
Due to its developed infrastructure and variety of animals, the zoo in Paphos is one of the top attractions in Cyprus. Its territory is fully landscaped. In addition to walking paths, there is a play area for children with slides, swings, carousels, etc.
Coordinates: 34.894101, 32.342355.
The monastery of St. Neophyte the Recluse is located in a picturesque gorge surrounded by high hills on three sides. Founded in the 12th century by one of the most revered saints of Cyprus, a native of the island, it is the most important Orthodox monastery and a place of worship for thousands of pilgrims.
Coordinates: 34.846574, 32.446304.
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Agios Neophytos Monastery
The monastery of St. Neophyte the Recluse is located in a picturesque gorge surrounded by high hills on three sides. Founded in the 12th century by one of the most revered saints of Cyprus, a native of the island, it is the most important Orthodox monastery and a place of worship for thousands of pilgrims.
Coordinates: 34.846574, 32.446304.
The old center of Chloraka district. It will be of interest to those who live nearby in the area. A bit of antiquity. Landmark of the old streets of Cyprus, church, cafe, square, fountain. Suitable for easy walking.
Coordinates of the main square of Chloraka district: 34.799308, 32.408656.
Chloraka
The old center of Chloraka district. It will be of interest to those who live nearby in the area. A bit of antiquity. Landmark of the old streets of Cyprus, church, cafe, square, fountain. Suitable for easy walking.
Coordinates of the main square of Chloraka district: 34.799308, 32.408656.
The shops
Kings Avenue Shopping Center is an impressive concept shopping center ideally located in the heart of Paphos, convenient for residents and tourists alike. This is the biggest mall in Paphos. It has many clothing, footwear and household items stores, the largest children's store in the city, Jumbo, a grocery store, a cinema and a cafe.
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Kings Avenue Mall
2 Λεωφ. Τάφοι των ΒασιλέωνKings Avenue Shopping Center is an impressive concept shopping center ideally located in the heart of Paphos, convenient for residents and tourists alike. This is the biggest mall in Paphos. It has many clothing, footwear and household items stores, the largest children's store in the city, Jumbo, a grocery store, a cinema and a cafe.
Sandy beaches of Paphos
Venus Beach is one of the most popular sandy beaches in Paphos.
Coordinates: 34.779429, 32.402945.
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Venus Beach
Tombs of the Kings AvenueVenus Beach is one of the most popular sandy beaches in Paphos.
Coordinates: 34.779429, 32.402945.
Coral Bay Beach is one of the best beaches in Paphos and its surroundings, it is the most visited beach on the western coast of Cyprus. Also in the resort area of Paphos, this beach is considered one of the best beaches for families with children of all ages.
Coordinates where you can park your car:
34.854543, 32.37011.
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Coral Bay
Coral Bay AvenueCoral Bay Beach is one of the best beaches in Paphos and its surroundings, it is the most visited beach on the western coast of Cyprus. Also in the resort area of Paphos, this beach is considered one of the best beaches for families with children of all ages.
Coordinates where you can park your car:
34.854543, 32.37011.