3 Reasons Paphos should be on your Travel List
Paphos is a paradise-like playground for jetsetters, boasting with historic and cultural landmarks dating back to ancient times, sun-kissed golden beaches and an abundance of natural spots that are hard to resist. The city is home to fabulous tourist attractions, packed with treasures! You’ve been warned folks-one visit is all it takes-Paphos is addictive!
Let’s take a closer look:
- The Cultural City of Cyprus
Paphos is the island’s cultural hub as it boasts with cultural landmarks and historical sites transporting all its visitors to past epochs. The city’s picturesque old harbour is home to the grandiose Paphos Medieval Castle. Other exquisite landmarks include the Tombs of Kings, the Paphos mosaics and the Archaeological Park that transports holidaymakers as far back as the Neolithic Period, just like a time capsule.
- Beach Hopping in Paphos
Paphos is famed as a beach resort, home to a diverse range of golden bays, beaches and hidden coves. One of Paphos top mythical landmark and beach is Aphrodite’s Rock, the place where the Goddess of Love and Beauty, Aphrodite rose from the foam of the waves. Other equally marvellous bays include Latsi Beach, Coral Beach, and Faros Lighthouse Beach as well as Lara Beach, the famous nestling spot for the Caretta-Caretta sea turtles.
- The Akamas Peninsula
Akamas is a natural biotope in Paphos, nestled on the edge of the island. It is a 230-kilometre protected national park. Locals also refer to Akamas as Aphrodite’s playground since this is where the Greek goddess passed her time. Apart from the rare flora and fauna, wildlife and bird species visitors meet a whole new side of Cyprus, its natural beauty. Akamas is also home to spectacular natural spots like Avakas Gorge and Aphrodite’s Baths. Most holidaymakers set off on tours to explore the area by foot, as they are multiple trekking trails like the Adonis and Aphrodite Trails. Others prefer boat tours, where they are taken to hidden beaches like Blue Lagoon, celebrated for its green-blue waters.
There you go folks, 3 reasons Paphos should be on your travel list. Stay tuned for more on Paphos, the cultural hub of Cyprus!