Paphos
History at every turn

Paphos in its entirety is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of world heritage. The regions glorious history surprises you at every turn, with ancient sites dating back thousands of years, when the cult of Aphrodite flourished in theist beautiful part of the island.
Known as the capital of the west, Paphos was in fast the islands capital in Hellenistic and Roman times. Still under the spell of the beauty-goddess, Paphos is today a growing, modern coastal town that seduces visitors with its majestic landscape, lovely coastline, historical treasures, medieval monasteries tucked in the heartland, and delightful villages where tradition is still a way of life. On the other hand, the town’s modern infrastructure - including a number of golf courses - gives Paphos that perfect balance of the past and the present. No wonder it is a favourite holiday resort among both Cypriots and foreigners, many of whom have settled in the tranquil and unspoiled rural surroundings of the town.