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Paphos

The mild, healthy climate and beautiful countryside surrounding this south-western coastal town have attracted visitors to Paphos throughout history. Legend has it that the Goddess Aphrodite was born in its warm, translucent waters. Over the centuries, countless civilizations have left their mark, rendering Paphos as a veritable treasure trove of antiquity, much of it still to be unearthed.

The special colors of the Paphos landscape, lush scenery and a magical coastline give the area a unique charm of its own. Admirably suitable for sports, recreation and relaxing lifestyle, the west coast enjoys long summers, mild winters and sensational beauty in springtime. In addition to the wealth of historical interest in and around Paphos itself, the unspoiled Akamas peninsula provides endless opportunities for swimming, boating, walking, observing bird and wildlife.

Furthermore, one can experience the complete contrast of majestic cedars in the mountains, or visit impressive hillside monasteries and painted churches.

Paphos

The growing harbour town of Pafos, nestling on the Western coast of the island, is so rich in historical interest that the whole town is included on UNESCOS’s World Heritage List. Wherever one treads in Pafos one comes across evidence of its glorious history that dates back thousands of years. In Hellenistic and Roman times it was the capital of Cyprus.

When the cult of the goddess Aphrodite, who emerged from the seas, flourished in this beautiful part of the world many visitors from inland and abroad were attracted to the area. Still under the spell of her Beauty-goddess, the area retaining her magic enchants the eye with its majestic coastline, historical treasures, and delightful traditional villages. Kept in harmony with nature are mediaeval monasteries that lie peacefully in the Pafos heartland.