Paphos

Paphos tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Paphos is located on the southwestern coast of Cyprus. This harbour town has not only great beaches and a beautiful, scenic coastline, but also some great historical sites. Paphos has a rich history and boasts some excellent archaeological sites.

Attractions in Paphos

There are truly some fascinating historical sites in Paphos. If you go to the end of Kyriakou Nikolaou Street, there are a series of Roman mansions that are still being excavated. Those that have been unearthed have revealed exquisite mosaic floors made of tiny cubes of marble, stone and glass paste, and depicting mythological scenes.

The ‘Tombs of the Kings’ are in fact not tombs of kings at all, but the burial place of about 100 Ptolemaic noblemen who lived and died in Paphos between 3 BC and 3 AD. The tombs are most unique, because they are carved from solid rock and embellished with Doric pillars and frescoes.

Two of the best museums in town are The District Archaeological Museum and the Byzantine Museum. The District Archaeological Museum features a collection of Cypriot artefacts from the Neolithic period to 1700, while the Byzantine Museum has icons from the 12th to 18th centuries.

There two castles in Paphos, both are worth visitng. One is Saranta Kolones, which stands near the harbour and was built in the 12th century; the other is Paphos Castle, which was originally built as a Byzantine fort to defend the harbour, but has been destroyed and restored many times.

To visit some of Paphos’s neighboring towns, it’s recommended that you hire a car. There are several areas of interest, not to mention gorgeous beaches that you can easily drive to by hire car. To get a good rate on Paphos car hire, go online.

Hotels in Paphos

There are some exquisite hotels in Paphos. Some have excellent views of the harbour, and many are located beachside. There are several five-star hotels available, but there are also some simpiler accommodations in the city for those who don’t want to spend so much. Find a Paphos hotel to suit you here.

Some of Paphos’s hotels boast many amenities such swimming pools, fitness centers, golf courses, restaurants, and more. To see what your choice hotel in Paphos offers, go online.

Airport and car hire in Paphos

Paphos International Airport is Cyprus’s second international airport and serves 1.5 million passengers annually. It provides access to Paphos, Coral Bay, and Limassol. The airport is located 15 km east of the city.

There is a bus service available from outside the airport terminal, with regular journeys between the airport and the town, or you can take a taxi into Paphos.

Another option is to hire a car from the Paphos airport. It isn’t difficult to navigate around Paphos and a hire car is worth the expense, as it will let you visit interesting neighboring towns such as Larnaca, Lamissol, and Ayia Napa. To book a hire car for Paphos, go online here.

Short and long term airport parking can be found near the terminal. Airport parking at the Paphos airport is quite convenient, but you may want to book in advance. You can reserve airport parking at Paphos here.