Paphos is the capital of Paphos District and is in the southwest of Cyprus. New Paphos is the current inhabited city. Seaside Old Paphos is on the UNESCO list of natural and cultural treasures. Being the mythical place of birth of the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, Old Paphos was the most famous location for the ancient world’s worship of Aphrodite.

Old Paphos is also famous for a Roman governor’s palace remains where the Roman Mosaics are a big tourist attraction because of the unusual patterns and scenes from mythology. The mosaics are in awesome and beautifully preserved condition and appear on buildings, pillars, walls, floors, theaters, etc. The fort there is magnificent. This site covers a huge area with more finds being excavated all the time from under the soil after 16 centuries.

Another World Heritage Site is Tombs of the Kings. With excavations continuing there as well, the tombs cut into the rock are similar to houses and present a “city”. Other attractions are underground columns, caves, vaults, pillars, and more.

The Rock of Aphrodite emerges from the sea where legend says Aphrodite rose from the waves. The beauty of this rock formation also offers you the chance (if you are a good swimmer) to swim around a particular rock three times in order to have eternal youth!

The Super Aphrodite Waterpark is a wonderful place for children. There is a winding river, waterfalls, a pool with a wave machine that is turned on every hour, tunnels, and 8 or 10 different rides. There are also many umbrellas and sun beds for those who want to relax.

The Vouni Panayia Winery is run by a local family. There is wine making, production of many local delicacies, and cooking in their restaurant. Their excellent wines are offered at reasonable prices.

Night life in Paphos is mostly on the street known as Agiou Antoniou. Flairs is a bar and dance club where the ladies can be flirted with by the bar staff and other men. Enjoy a karaoke night at Boogies. Rainbow Disco continues its dancing when everywhere else is closing down. Robin Hood features a different type of dance music every night. Hollywoods Bar is a dance club with live football and an opportunity to create your own cocktail!