| ABOUT PAPHOS |
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The province of Paphos is in the south western part of the island, Paphos is probably the most scenic province in Cyprus combining mountain and sea. It is according to the legend the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty, Aphrodite. Known for its rich cultural heritage, filled with historical and archaeological monuments is the deciding factor for listing it in the cultural treasures of the World Heritage, by Unesco.
Paphos offers many sandy beaches and rocky sea caves. Coral Bay being the most popular beach is very close to the beautiful Akamas Peninsula . Akamas is a unique area, relatively large and un-spoilt with remarkably diverse features in vegetation, wildlife, geology and beautiful landscapes with amazing coast line views.
North of Paphos is the little town of Polis overlooking the Chrysochou Bay . Latsi, the charming fishing village has the most wonderful seaside taverns serving delicious fresh fish. Nearby you can find the well-known Baths of Aphrodite with their breathtaking view over the Bay.
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Kato Paphos, the lower part of the town is built around the harbour with the medieval castle and contains most of the luxury hotels and entertainment infrastructure of the city. Around the picturesque harbor you can find cafes and fish taverns, where you can relax and enjoy cool coffee and fresh fish.