Holidays to Paphos offer a fascinating history and a rich cultural heritage

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 offers a fascinating history and a rich cultural heritage. There are a wide variety of fascinating ancient sites, archaeological relics, churches and monasteries featuring Greek, Roman and Byzantine art. Your holiday would not be complete without a visit to the picturesque Troodos mountain range, covered in pine forest with beautiful villages, vineyards and monasteries located along its scenic roads.

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.

A wide range of sandy beaches can be found with the main beach starting from the old town harbour area and stretching along the promenade and onto a range of luxurious beachfront hotels. The finest beach in the Paphos area is considered to be Coral Bay which is 5 miles to the north of Paphos town. Plaz beach to the south is also worth a visit. Holidays in Paphos should also include a visit to the laid back and pretty resorts of Polis and Latchi to the north. The hotels in Paphos offer a huge range of watersports, including jet ski-ing, water ski-ing, parasailing, diving and fishing or try the Paphos waterpark for thrills.

Holidays in Paphos offer the holidaymaker a chance to explore a wide range of lovely sandy beaches, with the main beach starting from the old town area and stretching along the picturesque beachside promenade backed by a range of quality Paphos hotels. Coral Bay offers the finest beaches in the Paphos area and is located only 5 miles to the north of Paphos town. To the south of Paphos you will find Plaz beach which is also worth a visit. Holidays in Paphos should also include a visit to the north of the island to the pretty resorts of Latchi and Polis. Hotels in Paphos offer a huge range of watersports, including water ski-ing, jet ski-ing, diving parasailing and fishing or for something a little different try the Paphos Waterpark.

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