Paphos holiday travel

Paphos makes an excellent vacation spot not only to enjoy its beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts, but also to explore its interesting historical sites. Paphos has a rich history and plenty of museums, ancient sites, and archaeological area to prove it.

Where to stay – hotels

Paphos has many elegant resorts and hotels to choose from. Many have brilliant views of the harbour. There are also many located near the beaches. To choose a Paphos hotel location that suits you, go online.

Hotel prices vary widely in Paphos, where you can spend a lot to book at a five-star hotel, or spend a little and book a beach bungalow. To find hotels in Paphos to fit your budget, click here.

Many hotels in Paphos have excellent amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, restaurants, bars, and fitness centers. A couple of hotels even have casinos. We recommend looking at DirectRooms for Paphos Hotels as they have an easy to use, comprehensive hotel booking web site.

What to do

The many historical sites in Paphos will probably keep you quite busy. The Tombs of the Kings is a site located underground and dating from the 4th century BC. The tombs are carved in solid rock, making them quite unique.

The incredible mosaic floors of the 3rd century noblemen's villas are Paphos’s most important historical attraction. Considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean, the mosaics depict scenes from Greek mythology.

Saranta Kolones is a Lusignian fortress that was destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century. It is now an interesting tourist attraction. Also of interest is Paphos castle, a Byzantine fort beside the harbour. The District Archaeological, Byzantium, and Ethnographical museums are three of the best in the city.

And, of course, there are endless stretches of beaches in Paphos, one of the city’s main draw cards. All the usual water activities can be found beachside, plus many fun waterfront bars.

What to see – by car hire

A hire car is definitely worthwhile in Paphos. Not only will a hire car come in handy when driving around the city, but also when taking day excursions to neighboring towns. There are numerous ancient sites, attractive towns, and superb coastline, all within driving proximity of Paphos. You can book a hire car for Paphos here.

On the western coast of Cyprus is the Akamas Peninsula, easily reachable by hire car. It is renowned for its unspoilt natural environment and home to the Baths of Aphrodite.

The towns of Limassol and Larnaca have a wealth of historical significance to offer the interested visitor, not to mention gorgeous beaches to enjoy. You can explore these and other destinations at your leisure with a hire car. More information on Paphos car hire here.