Paphos is ideal for a 'chill-out' beach or poolside holiday but also offers a number of places to visit, opportunities for more activity and a wide range of different kinds of countryside within easy reach.
See the Links, Car Tours, Walking and Golf pages for more information on many of the suggestions below.
Pool and Beach holiday
The apartments overlook a shared large pool with poolside space for lounger chairs. Additional loungers are provided in the flats.
The municipal beach (Blue Flag with views to the harbour and fortress) is 3/5 minutes away at the end of the road.
Coral Bay, another nearby well-known beach area, is accessible either by car or by buses which run regularly from the end of the road.
There is a water park with slides and chutes.
For those staying during the winter months it is possible to join the indoor facilities at the nearby Alexander the Great Hotel (4*)and use the heated indoor pool.
Culture
Paphos is the location of a number of historical sites, including the World Heritage Tombs of the Kings, and within easy driving distance of many others. It also has a number of fascinating museums.
Many monasteries and churches are accessible from Paphos.
The "Birthplace of Aphrodite" is 20 minutes distant by car.
There are English-language cinemas in the town and concerts are held in front of the medieval fort and at the ancient Odeon.
Grand, wild Nature
The Troodos mountains, some 2 hours drive away, reach heights of 1953m at Mount Olympus and offer a different world of cool in summer and snow in winter. They are covered, in many areas, with forests, including in the famous 'Cedar Valley'
Paphos is also close to the Akamas Nature Reserve, accessible by car (on limited roads), bike or foot. This is a wonderful, wild local walking area, including 'Lara' beach where the turtles come to lay their eggs in August. Aphrodite’s Baths are in the Akamas.
The local hills inland from Paphos offer glorious views down to the coast and are host to carpets of flowers in spring, butterflies, the site of reservoirs and the Adonis Falls.
Food, Drink and Nightlife
The great thing about an apartment holiday is that you can buy the local produce to make your own meals according to your own times and wishes.
However, there is also a wide range of differing restaurants in the area, from typical Cypriot tavernas to take-aways, from beach-side restaurants to those out in the country or in the town centre.
"Nightlife Street" (which also has many daytime restaurants and bars) is a 10-minute walk from the apartments.
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There are several wineries in the locality that can be visited for free wine-tasting, stocking up on good Cyprus wines for your holiday and to take home e.g. Vouni Panayia Winery, 8640 Panagia, in the hills on the way to Chrissoroyatissa Monastery, (tel: 26-722770, 26-722878, open to public: 08.00 AM to 05.30 PM every day, contact: Andreas Kyriakides) or Sterna Winery in Kathikas (tel: 9699082, email: bds@cy.logos.net.)
Local Shopping
There is a delightful local colonnaded shopping area with piazza-style restaurants at the end of the road (4-5 minutes) before the beach. It is also only approximately 10-20 minutes walk to the central tourist area of Kato Paphos.
The apartments are around 4-5 Km from the upper town of Paphos with the market and larger shops. There is a parking area not far from the market but it can also be reached by regular buses from the end of the road.
A number of hypermarkets are dotted around the town indicated on information available in the flats.
Fishing/Diving
There are fishing boats to hire from the old harbour, including for deep-sea fishing. One example is Athos (Tel: 99805390 or e-mail: sathopol@cytanet.com.cy) who runs coarse fishing trips to various local reservoirs.
There are many dive-schools in Paphos, including at the Paphos Beach Hotel, 10 minutes walk from the apartments.
Golf/Tennis
There is a choice of three golf courses: Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley 18-hole championship golf courses – 20-30 mins.; Tsada, 18-hole – 15 mins. All have club facilities. Par around 71/72.
See the Golf page for more information
Only a 2-minute walk to tennis courts in the Limnaria complex.
Cruises and Day Flights
Short cruises around parts or all of the island, including specifically the Akamas peninsula, can be booked locally, leaving from the habour.
If you're staying for a while, why not take a day-flight from Paphos to Cairo to see the Pyramids or cruise on the Nile?
Short sea cruises also go from nearby Limassol to the Greek islands, Egypt and Lebanon.
