Paphos

Mosaic-filled Roman ruins and beaches on the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite.

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Overview

Why go to Paphos

Paphos is a UNESCO-listed coastal town with Roman mosaics, harbour tavernas and access to beautiful beaches and the wild Akamas Peninsula. It is a relaxed choice for couples and families.

BeachCity breakCulture & historyFamilyCouples

Where: Paphos District, Cyprus
Recommended stay: 5–8 nights
Best time to go: April–June and September–October; summers are very hot.
Approx. daily budget: £50–105 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Paphos cost?

Full cost guide

Budget traveller£45–65a day
Mid-range traveller£95–135a day
Luxury traveller£190+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Paphos

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Must See~£5

Paphos Archaeological Park

Kato Paphos

A UNESCO park of Roman villas with some of the Mediterranean’s finest floor mosaics.

Suggested time: 2 hrs
No booking needed
Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 8:30–19:30 in summer

BeachesFree

Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou)

Kouklia (25 km)

The sea stacks where the goddess is said to have risen from the waves, with a beach below.

Suggested time: 1h 30m
No booking needed
Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers

Open-air; always accessible

Culture~£3

Tombs of the Kings

Kato Paphos

Underground rock-cut tombs with columned courtyards, a dramatic ancient burial site.

Suggested time: 1h 30m
No booking needed
Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 8:30–19:30

BeachesFree

Coral Bay Beach

Coral Bay

A sandy horseshoe bay with shallow water, loungers and a lively beach bar scene.

Suggested time: 4 hrs
No booking needed
Suits: Families · Beach lovers

Open access; lifeguards in season

Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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Culture~£3

Tombs of the Kings

Kato Paphos

Underground rock-cut tombs with columned courtyards, a dramatic ancient burial site.

Suggested time: 1h 30m
No booking needed
Suits: Culture lovers

Daily, roughly 8:30–19:30

Day Trips~£30

Akamas Peninsula and Blue Lagoon

Latchi (40 km)

A wild nature reserve of rugged coast, walking trails and a turquoise lagoon reached by boat.

Suggested time: Full day
Booking recommended
Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers

Boat trips daily in season

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Hidden Gems~£3

Baths of Aphrodite

Akamas

A tranquil pool and a nature trail in the Akamas, said to be the goddess’s bathing spot.

Suggested time: 1 hr
No booking needed
Suits: Couples

Open daily; small fee for facilities

Day Trips~£35

Troodos Mountains Day Trip

Troodos (70 km)

Cool pine forests, painted Byzantine churches and wine villages in the mountains.

Suggested time: Full day
Booking recommended
Suits: Outdoor lovers

Tours and drives daily

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Hotels

Best-value hotels in Paphos

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

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Aphrodite Bay Resort

Kato Paphos, Paphos

9.0Guest rating 9.0/10 · Exceptional

Excellent value

Rated 9.0/10, priced in line with similar 5★ hotels in Paphos, right by the beach.

From £130 per night · check current availability

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Best Mid-Range Hotel

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Harbour View Hotel Paphos

Kato Paphos, Paphos

8.5Guest rating 8.5/10 · Excellent

Very good value

Rated 8.5/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Paphos, in a central location.

From £75 per night · check current availability

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Coral Bay Beach Hotel

Coral Bay, Paphos

8.4Guest rating 8.4/10 · Very good

Very good value

Rated 8.4/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Paphos, right by the beach.

From £80 per night · check current availability

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Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide

Meze

A sharing feast of small Cypriot dishes
Halloumi

A squeaky grilling cheese, served hot with watermelon in summer
Commandaria

A sweet dessert wine, among the world’s oldest

A suggested Paphos itinerary

3 nights Couple

Paphos · Highlights

Paphos in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Paphos picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

Day 1 · Paphos Archaeological Park, Paphos Harbour and Castle, Tombs of the Kings, Kato Paphos Sunset Stroll
Day 2 · Baths of Aphrodite, Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou)
Day 3 · Coral Bay Beach

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