Paphos
Town (History and Mythology) Paphos town is strongly
connected to Greek mythology and its history. Paphos was the
capital of Cyprus under the Ptolemy’s, successors of
Alexander the Great, when its harbour was a thriving port,
and remained Cyprus’s first city for more than seven
centuries under Roman rule. It’s said that Aphrodite, Greek
goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves and crashed
on its shores.
But
returning to the modern day, enjoy a cool refreshing drink,
a steaming Cypriot coffee or a mouth-watering meal in one of
the taverns, restaurants or bars that dot the scenic harbour
side and the luxury hotels along the coastline suit every
taste and budget
Coral
Bay
Coral Bay is famed for having one of the most beautiful
sandy beaches on the island, and with its sparkling clear
waters, safe swimming and sport facilities, it’s not
surprising that it’s a favourite with tourists and locals
alike. Close by you can find shops, supermarkets, and also
restaurants and taverns which serve fresh fish and Cyprus
delicacies.
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Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou) On the south coast of the island, on
one of the most beautiful beaches, lies “Petra tou Romiou”
as it’s known in Cyprus, the location where Aphrodite, the
goddess of beauty and love, was said to have emerged from
the sea. Aphrodite’s Rock is a massive chunk of stone that
marks the spot, her birthplace was a place of pilgrimage for
the entire Hellenic world.
Paphos
Castle Paphos Castle was originally built as a Byzantine
fort to protect its famous picturesque harbour, in the 13th
century it was rebuilt by the Lusignans and then dismantled
by the Venetians in 1570, who were unable to defend it
against the Ottomans, who then restored and strengthened it
after capturing the island. Since 1935 it has been declared
an ancient monument and is now considered as one of the
hallmarks of the Paphos region. Just in front of the Castle,
on the square, many cultural events take place, and during
September each year the Paphos Aphrodite Festival takes
place, which presents a different opera each year by famous
artists who use the building as scenery.
Tombs
of the Kings The Tombs of the Kings is spread over a vast
area containing impressive underground tombs that date back
to the 4th century BC. The Tombs are carved out of solid
rock, some being decorated with Doric pillars. Although
being tombs of high officials rather than Kings, it was
named Tombs of the Kings for the magnificence of the tombs
Paphos
Town (History and Mythology) Paphos town is strongly
connected to Greek mythology and its history. Paphos was the
capital of Cyprus under the Ptolemy’s, successors of
Alexander the Great, when its harbour was a thriving port,
and remained Cyprus’s first city for more than seven
centuries under Roman rule. It’s said that Aphrodite, Greek
goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves and crashed
on its shores.
But
returning to the modern day, enjoy a cool refreshing drink,
a steaming Cypriot coffee or a mouth-watering meal in one of
the taverns, restaurants or bars that dot the scenic harbour
side and the luxury hotels along the coastline suit every
taste and budget
Coral
Bay 
Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou) On the south coast of the island, on
one of the most beautiful beaches, lies “Petra tou Romiou”
as it’s known in Cyprus, the location where Aphrodite, the
goddess of beauty and love, was said to have emerged from
the sea. Aphrodite’s Rock is a massive chunk of stone that
marks the spot, her birthplace was a place of pilgrimage for
the entire Hellenic world.
Paphos
Castle Paphos Castle was originally built as a Byzantine
fort to protect its famous picturesque harbour, in the 13th
century it was rebuilt by the Lusignans and then dismantled
by the Venetians in 1570, who were unable to defend it
against the Ottomans, who then restored and strengthened it
after capturing the island. Since 1935 it has been declared
an ancient monument and is now considered as one of the
hallmarks of the Paphos region. Just in front of the Castle,
on the square, many cultural events take place, and during
September each year the Paphos Aphrodite Festival takes
place, which presents a different opera each year by famous
artists who use the building as scenery.
Tombs
of the Kings The Tombs of the Kings is spread over a vast
area containing impressive underground tombs that date back
to the 4th century BC. The Tombs are carved out of solid
rock, some being decorated with Doric pillars. Although
being tombs of high officials rather than Kings, it was
named Tombs of the Kings for the magnificence of the tombs