About Paphos

Paphos is one of six districts within the island of Cyprus. Situated on the Western side of the island it has managed to retain its traditional heritage through protecting and conserving, yet cleverly managing to embrace the tourism Industry. Paphos is an expanding resort with diverse offerings to suit every type of holidaymaker.

The coastline boasts some of the finest sandy beaches and water sport facilities , travel further inland landscapes rise into the hills covered in the islands rich and diverse flora and fauna which leads up to its mountainous region.
Paphos is increasingly popular because it suits every type of holidaymaker. Sun lovers, nature enthusiasts, hikers, cyclists and golfers and during the winter month?s skiers in the Troodos Mountains.
The area is also a popular choice for locals who travel down to the coast for the fresher Paphos climate during the hot summer months.

With a remarkable rich historical past, UNESCO nominated practically the whole district a world heritage site, claiming the area is of ?outstanding universal importance?
This unique area is home to rare architectural examples of ancient ruins, mosaics and antiques. Combined with mythology, from the islands close links to Aphrodite goddess of love, beauty and fertility, which according to legend was born out of the Paphos Sea at Petra Tou Romiou makes Paphos an undoubted treasure of not just Cyprus but that of the whole world.

Traditionally divided into two areas - Kato Paphos is the harbour /coastal area and Ktima or Pano Paphos is the hilly area situated further inland.
Kato Paphos has expanded from the sleepy harbour to the playground of holidaymakers; it is now the second largest resort in southern Cyprus. Offering a fine mix of cosmopolitan hotels and apartments alive with bars, restaurants and discos all built around the medieval port and fishing harbour. The main shopping area runs parallel to the beach promenade making the area an ideal tourist location.

Ktima by contrast is a bustling maze of elegant winding streets with traditional local shops and markets. Interspersed are classical museums and numerous places of interest. Further inland and generally regarded as the main residential area Ktima is consequently a less affected tourist area.