5 Off-the-Beaten-Track Activities to do when in Paphos

Sun-kissed Paphos offers every wanderlust-er unique holiday experiences, where travellers are transported to other eras linked to ancient civilisations and visit the island’s hidden treasures that have roots which trace back thousands of years. Besides its rich cultural heritage and turbulent past, Paphos has also been blessed with a fabulous golden-brown coastline and ever so blue waters that seem to be taken out of a postcard. It comes as no surprise that Paphos is a top tourist destination!

Let’s take a look at 5 top off-the-beaten-track activities every tourist should do when in Paphos!

Sports & Nature

Paphos landscape is ideal for all adventure-thrillers seeking to explore. Cycling, climbing and hiking are the three most preferred alternative sports travellers take up while in Paphos. Cyprus is ideal for outdoor sports because of its all-year-round sunny weather. The island has designated hiking and cycling paths, that visitors through the most natural and colourful landscape it has to offer.

Akamas Peninsula is Cyprus’ finest. A protected national reserve boasting with rare flora and fauna, refreshing waterfalls, natural springs, hidden caves, unique and rare animals and splendid bays! Don’t miss on the chance and visit Akamas’ Blue Lagoon! Another personal favourite natural spot is Stavros Tis Psokas, a stunning forest which is home to Cyprus Moufflon-a rare and wild sheep only found on the island.

Yachting

An unforgettable way to explore the island is by sea! Visitors can rent a yacht or boat and cruise the emerald waters in comfort. The options available are many; you may rent a yacht for a day, half a day, overnight or for more than one day. Whatever you choose, the experience will remain with you for decades to come. According to what you choose, the yacht will take you to the most remote and natural bays you have ever seen. As mentioned before the Blue Lagoon in Akamas, Paphos is one of our favourite beaches in Paphos.

Winning Routes & Zivania Drinking

Cyprus is a well-known wine-producing centre and has been since ancient. The oldest produced wine in Cyprus is Coumandaria, which is a sweet red wine that was first produced by the Knights of Saint John in Cyprus. The villages that surround Paphos and Limassol are famed for their traditional wineries. The island has designated wine routes, which take you through picturesque villages, natural landscapes and fabulous vineyards while stopping at diverse wineries on your way to sample home-produced wines. The most impressive are the Koumandari Villages Route. Cyprus also produces Zivania-a local distilled spirit. Many travellers visit the Kykkos Monastery only to buy some of their famed homemade Zivania.

Golfing

All you golfers out there are in great luck! The island has some of the most impressive and challenging golf courts in Europe especially in Paphos and Limassol! It’s golf o’clock in Cyprus!

Sightseeing in Paphos

Paphos carries a long and turbulent history, filled with invading conquerors and civilisations that lived through antiquity. The past is present throughout the island, as it is a destination that boasts with archaeological sites, temples, palaces and monuments left behind from the past. The fascinating landmarks every history buff should visit when in Paphos are the Paphos Mosaics, Paphos Medieval Castle, Odeon, Saranda Kolones Palace and the Tombs of Kings.

That’s all for now! Until next time, have fun in Paphos!