Coral Bay is a long sandy beach ideal for sun bathers and surfers, the more adventurous can try scuba diving and other water sports. Trendy restaurants right across from the beach and lot’s of activities including exploring the hidden beaches and alcoves makes Coral Bay very inviting.
Latchi is a small town situated on the North West side of Paphos surrounded by calm beaches which offer solitude, good for relaxation, a few water sports to engage active minds and shops selling souvenirs, bars and restaurants. A popular spot is the “bath of Aphrodite”, where it is believed the goddess of love used to bathe with her lovers before she got married to king Akamas.
Pissouri midway between Lissamol and Paphos has an unspoilt beach which during the summer is bustling with water sports activities like paragliding, water skiing, jet skiing, and many more. Close to the beach is Aphrodite’s temple and the beach is lined by taverns, restaurants and bars which offer the best of local food and drink.
Larnaca Beach along the coastal bay is a favourite destination for yachtsmen; there are various water sports like banana boat ride, parasailing, paragliding, paddle boat, and scooter ride. The palm tree lined beach has various taverns and bars offering a great nightlife too.
Ladies mile beach is situated in Lissamol is a solitary beach with clear water and ideal for wind surfing as the water is very shallow. Enjoy water sports or just take long walks enjoying the blue crystal clear water on one side and the green scenery on the other side,
Polis Beach located 35kms away from Paphos is a pebbly beach surrounded by mountains and valleys, the beach is ideal for long walks as the coast stretches for miles. Plenty of water sports, restaurants which offer amazing local delicacies and the Akamas peninsula a nature reserve make it a great holiday spot.
Petra Tou Romiou is a spectacular beach with breathtaking views, a golden stretch of sandy coast surrounded by large rocks where it is said the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite rose from the foam of wave.
Europcar, Astra, Sixt, Avis, and Hertz are among the car rental companies in Paphos.

Good news for the Paphos tourism sector as most of the visitors are seeking
desperately for Paphos for tours and holiday stays. Also the tourism officials and the
hoteliers are promoting this seaside town as a top touring spot and are also eyeing to
strengthen ties with the Israel as the Israel nationals are quality tourists and are used to
a high level service.
The 2007 Interior Ministry statistics states that Paphos is a top holiday and wedding
destination on the island with its municipality holding nearly 17 weddings a day as well
as hotel weddings. One of the main sources of the revenue for the municipality is the
income generated from the civil weddings.
Sawas Vergas, the town’s Mayor says that the efforts of the organized bodies that
are representing them in Tel Aviv are given full support by the municipality and are
promoting Paphos through the newly proposed charter flights from Israel.
Though Europe is facing a tight economic crisis, the tourism officials are looking forward
for making ways to generate income from other countries.
As told by the Swissport spokesman, that new flights will commence soon between
Paphos and Tel Aviv.
Meanwhile local businesses in Paphos have shown their concerns for waning market
and are also reliant on tourism and are hoping that all the new markets be investigated
and exploited soon.

Southwest of Cyprus, Paphos is a coastal city and the capital of Cyprus western region. The mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, it was the most important place for the worship of Aphrodite in the ancient world.

Paphos is a great tourist attraction with four main resort regions, Kato Paphos, Coral Bay, Polis Crysochous, and Aphrodite hills. Employing over half of Paphos population, the largest resort by far is Kato Pafos.

Summer is a great time to visit with warm temperatures though the cooler months attract visitors seeking outdoor activities in the mountainous regions.

To see:

The whole town was added to the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO because of its remarkable historical legacy displayed all over like the beautifully preserved after 16 centuries under the soil are the remarkable mosaics of the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus and Aion. Then there are the Tombs of the Kings, t he ancient Odeon Theatre, the mysterious vaults and caves and the pillar to which St Paul was tied and whipped. Museums of interest are the Byzantine Museum and the District Archaeological Museum. Finest in the Eastern Mediterranean are the mosaic floors dating from the 3rd to the 5th century. Saint Solomoni Church is one of the many catacombs in the city that has retained some of its 12th century frescoes. There is a 13th century castle, originally built as a Byzantine fort at the harbor. The Rock of Aphrodite is a few miles out of town where Aphrodite rose from the waves according to legend. The ruins of the famous Temple of Aphrodite dating back to 12^th century BC are near Petra tou Romiou, Palaepaphos, Old Paphos.

To do:

Paphos offers beaches, cycling, bird watching and walking trails for the nature and outdoor lover.

Paphos has shops located on Makariou III Ave. in Ktima offering local ware. There is a wide choice of international and mezze restaurants along the beach promenade. A whole street called the Bar Street is dedicated to clubs and bars offering a great nightlife.

Paphos International Airport is located 6.5kms southeast of the city of Paphos.

The authorized car hire companies at the airport are Europcar, Astra, Sixt, Avis, and Hertz.