Paphos District

Region · 🇨🇾 Cyprus

Population 88,276

Area 1,401 km²

Time zone Asia/Nicosia

Official website www.moi.gov.cy/moi/da/dadmin.nsf/dmlmessagepap_gr/dmlmessagepap_gr

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Paphos Must-Sees

Paphos serves as an open-air museum featuring UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Tombs of the Kings necropolis and the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, known for its extensive Roman mosaics. The region's connection to Greek mythology is preserved at Petra tou Romiou and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite. Natural landmarks include the limestone cliffs of Avakas Gorge and the Akamas Peninsula, while the Edro III shipwreck and coastal lagoons offer distinct maritime landscapes along the western Cypriot coast.

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Ancient Ruins and Archaeological Sites

Discover the archaeological treasures of Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning from the Chalcolithic period to the Middle Ages. This collection includes the Paphos Archaeological Park, renowned for Roman villas with exceptionally preserved floor mosaics, and the sprawling Hellenistic Tombs of the Kings. From the Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia to Early Christian basilicas and rock-cut hermitages, these sites offer a detailed look at Cyprus's ancient architecture, religious evolution, and mythological heritage.

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Beautiful Beaches

The Paphos coastline features a diverse range of coastal environments, from the serviced sandy shores of Coral Bay and Laourou Beach to the wild, protected landscape of Lara Beach, a known nesting site for green and loggerhead turtles. Visitors can explore the pebbled expanse of Faros Beach near the archaeological park or take a boat to the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lagoon in the Akamas Peninsula. These sites offer varied swimming conditions, including shallow bays for families and secluded coves accessible only by off-road vehicles.

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Orthodox Christian Heritage Sites

This collection features significant Orthodox Christian sites across the Paphos region, ranging from the 12th-century Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, known for its icon collection and winery, to the ruined medieval Georgian Gialia Monastery. Architectural highlights include the 9th-century five-domed church of Agia Paraskevi and the abandoned 16th-century Panagia tou Sinte monastery. These locations illustrate the evolution of Byzantine and post-Byzantine religious architecture in Cyprus.

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Cyprus Viewpoints & Towers

This collection highlights prominent vantage points across the Paphos region, ranging from the mythological sea stacks of Petra tou Romiou to the rugged cliffs of the Akamas Peninsula. It features natural formations like the Peyia Sea Caves alongside elevated fire lookout stations that provide 360-degree views of the Troodos foothills and Mediterranean coastline. These locations offer clear sightlines for observing the island's geological diversity, including limestone arches and coastal promontories.

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