Straddling the southwest coast of Cyprus, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Paphos offers visitors a glimpse into ancient Greco-Roman civilisation in a safe and tourist-friendly environment.
Paphos is best known as the birthplace of the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, and her temple here is one of the main attractions in the town. Other sites include the Paphos Archaeological Park, which houses a number of ancient temples and other attractions, a Byzantine fort known generically as Paphos Castle, as well as the Tombs of the Kings, a fourth century BC necropolis just outside of the main city.
Most hotels in Paphos are in the mid-range, although bargain accommodation can be found, especially in the off season. A number of resorts also dot the beaches around Paphos. Plenty of flights from across Europe land at Paphos International Airport, although many of these are charter flights. As Cyprus is quite small, it’s also possible to visit Paphos as part of a larger road trip across the island.