Paphos International Airport 40 min
Forty Columns Fortress (26 min) Fragmented remains of a Byzantine-era castle, noted for its many granite columns & stone archways. Pafos Zoo (7 min) Big collection of parrots & venomous snakes, exotic animals & conservation projects in lush setting. Villa of Theseus (29 min) Remains of a 2nd-century Roman house with a preserved mosaic showing Theseus fighting the Minotaur. Agios Neophytos Monastery (24 min) Historic monastery & church complex with noteworthy frescoes, icons, manuscripts & other relics. Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa (27 min) Ruins of a charming, rustic church, built in the 13th century & known for its colorful mosaic floor. Avakas Gorge (12 min) Popular hiking & adventure destination with a dramatic canyon, water views & wildlife. Coral Bay (9 min) Crescent-shaped ocean bay offering clear swimming waters, boat rentals & other tourist amenities. Lara Bay (4 min) Quiet beach on Cyprus's northwest coast with a sandy strip that is home to loggerhead turtles. Nea Paphos (29 min) Big archeological area featuring ruins such as tombs, villas & a fortress, plus Roman mosaics. Adonis Baths Waterfalls (34 min) Bi-level waterfall featuring swimming areas, mud therapy & statues of Aphrodite & Adonis. Tombs of the Kings (22 min) Dating back to 4th century BCE, this large necropolis features underground tombs carved out of rock. Paphos Castle (30 min) Once a Byzantine fort, this waterfront medieval castle now serves as an event space & offers tours. Paphos Harbour (30 min) Bustling harbour with a marina, boardwalk, restaurants & bars plus a historic castle on the bank. Akamas (1 hr 12) Promontory & cape with wooded headland, 2 summits, a turtle sanctuary & the Baths of Aphrodite. Lara Beach (28 min) Accessed by a dirt road, this wild, secluded beach features swimming, sea turtles & stunning views. |