Luxury Villas in Paphos

Paphos isn’t just about beach lounging and water-sports though, with dramatic mountainous scenery, cycling and hiking trails weave their way across its hillsides. The Akamas Peninsula is a protected nature reserve, and well-known for its dreamy boat trips and thrilling safaris. Hike to the top of Mount Olympus of the Troodos Mountains for stunning views of the island and Mediterranean, go wine-tasting in a mountain village, dive for shipwrecks or explore the impressive archaelogical sites.

There’s so much to do, you could easily have a jam-packed itinerary if you wanted to! We pulled together a list of the top 10 things to do in Paphos.

The foodie scene of Cyprus is a delectable fusion of Middle Eastern, Turkish and Greek cuisines with a traditional Cypriot spin. Fresh seafood on the coast, sharing platters of mezze in local tavernas, and grilled souvlaki, all draw on the local produce. There are also a handful of great local wineries, owing to the vineyard-carpeted hillsides – these make for an idyllic afternoon trip.

Boasting the longest coastline in Cyprus, one of Paphos’ main draws is its beaches. From Blue Flag beaches perfect for families, to wild coves and picturesque bays for the intrepid and curious, you’ll always find a beautiful place to lay your beach towel. Greek mythology doesn’t just lay inland either, you’ll find beaches dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite, too.

Read our blog for our list of the five best beaches in Paphos.

Good for babies

If you head over to Paphos in the winter months, you’ll still find pleasant temperatures up to 20°C, which will make it more comfortable for babies. Cypriots are very welcoming to families, and you’ll find plenty of family-friendly restaurants.

Good for kids

Paphos is home to 12 Blue Flag beaches, meaning there are plenty of places for kids to splash about. Even better, there’s the Aphrodite Waterpark with lots of thrilling water rides!

Good for teens

Water-sports at the beach, ogling the animals a

The array of things to do across its contrasting landscapes makes it perfect for large groups with multiple tastes, and the fact it’s warm year-round (even at Christmas!) means you can take advantage of the weather for a half-term holiday.

Lara Bay is a must-visit for its nesting loggerhead and green turtles. The Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station helps to protect the animals and the area from over-tourism.