Booking That Great Holiday To Paphos

Holidays in Paphos offer a marvellous year round climate and a fantastic variety of accommodation. Your holidays in Paphos offer the holidaymaker a picturesque beach resort with a bustling town, steeped in ancient history and located in the south-west corner of Cyprus. One of Paphos' main attraction is the beautiful fishing harbour by the ancient fort. Paphos airport is also very conveniently located only a short 20 minute taxi ride from Paphos town.

Paphos offer a rich cultural heritage and a fascinating history. There are a wide variety of archaeological sites, ancient ruins, monasteries and churches featuring Roman, Greek and Byzantine art. A visit to the picturesque Troodos mountain range is also strongly recommended on your holidays to Paphos, with its thickly covered pine forests, beautiful villages, monasteries and vineyards located along the way.

Holidays are focused around the harbour area and seafront promenade with a wide variety of bustling tavernas and cafes. Take a stroll from the fishing harbour to the inland town area, with its narrow streets, offering boutiques and quality shops. Paphos also offers some great nightlife with a wide variety of bars and nightclubs close to the seafront.

Paphos also gives you the chance to experience a wealth of history including the Pillar of St. Paul, the district museum and the mosaics of Paphos. The Tomb of the Kings dates back from 300 BC and is an impressive ancient site in Paphos. The tombs are carved out of solid rock, some featuring frescoed walls and Doric pillars. A short drive from your Paphos hotels offers the legendary site where Aphrodite the Goddess of Love, is said to have been born from the sea. Paphos hotels offer a fine base for exploring the wonderful Akamas peninsula, which is a combination of spectacular gorges and scenic coastline. Your holiday should also include a visit to the traditional inland mountain village of Yeroskipou, and to the mountain monasteries of Chrysoroyiatissa and Ayios Neophytos.

Your holidays to Paphos also offer many historical points of interest including the Pillar of St. Paul, the district museum and the mosaics of Paphos. The Tomb of the Kings in Paphos is an impressive ancient site dating from 300 BC. The tombs are carved out of solid rock, some featuring Doric pillars and frescoed walls. A short drive away from the resort is the legendary site where Aphrodite the Goddess of Love, is said to have been born from the waves. Paphos offers a fine base for exploring the wonderful Akamas peninsula, which is a combination of scenic coastline and spectacular gorges. Your holidays to Paphos should also include a visit to the mountain monasteries of Ayios Neophytos and Chrysoroyiatissa as well as the traditional inland mountain village of Yeroskipou.

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