Ruins · UNESCO
Paphos Archaeological Park
Paphos, Cyprus
Roman villas with detailed mosaic floors beside the harbour, part of ancient Nea Paphos.
City · Cyprus · Paphos District
Paphos
A harbour town of Roman mosaics, ancient tombs and a medieval fort, on the legendary coast of Aphrodite.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Paphos matters
Paphos is the part of Cyprus with the most ancient treasure. In the old harbour area, mosaic floors from Roman villas lie open under roofs, and a small castle guards the quay. A short drive away, rock-cut tombs from the Hellenistic era are carved into the ground. The coast is linked to the myth of Aphrodite's birth. It makes a good base for the west of the island.
Talking points
- Roman mosaics in Paphos are among the best in the Mediterranean.
- Rock-cut royal tombs lie just north of the harbour.
- Aphrodite's legend is tied to this coast.
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What to see in Paphos
Beach
Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)
Paphos, Cyprus
The sea stacks and pebble beach where myth says Aphrodite emerged from the waves.
Ruins · UNESCO
Tombs of the Kings
Paphos, Cyprus
Rock-cut underground tombs from the Hellenistic period, near the sea.
Church, mosque or temple
Kykkos Monastery
Paphos, Cyprus
A richly decorated monastery in the Troodos mountains, one of the island's best-known religious sites.
Castle
Paphos Harbour and Castle
Paphos, Cyprus
A small fort at the end of the harbour, with cafes and fish tavernas beside it.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.