Paphos

Situated on the south west coast of Cyprus, Paphos holds great appeal to visitors of all ages. It has virtual year round sunshine, English is widely spoken, cars are driven on the left and it is just over 4 hours from the UK.

It is the most scenic town in Cyprus as it is steeped in history with a wealth of ancient sites, some dating back to the 4th Century BC.There are many archaelogical sites including Tombs of the Kings as well as the open air theatre, Aphrodites's Rock(Petra tou Romiou), the place where Aphrodite(the Goddess of Love) rose from the waves. With all these cultural and natural treasures Paphos is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The beaches surrounding the island are excellent and safe, the harbour with its ancient castle and marine and water sport centres is one not to be missed. The marine area is lined with open air cafes and tavernas serving fresh fish and many other local delicacies such as meze( a mixture of meats, seafood, vegetables and dips), halloumi(soft cheese), moussaka(minced meat and eggplant topped with creamy bechamel sauce) and ofto kleftiko(chunks of lamb cooked in a sealed clay oven and seasoned with bay leaves).

There are many organised tours that allow you to see the different villages that surround Paphos, the churches and monasteries and the mountains. Evening events are held so that you can experience cypriot cuisine, culture and entertainment. Short trips to Egypt are very popular from Paphos and there are agents around the harbour where you can book.

The surrounding area of Paphos is countryside, rich in vegetation with banana plantations, citrus groves and vineyards which provide sampling of excllent wines. This leads inland to the foothills of the western Troodos Mountains with Mount Olympus standing out in the horizon. The mountains are actually high enough to create some snow slopes so you can be on the piste and enjoy a winter break and then head down to the beach later in the day for your summer break, two holidays rolled into one.

Wildlife and birds can be found in the western Akamas Peninsula and there are many hiking pathways that span between the Akamas and Troodos Mountains. These walks will provide you with spectacular scenery and a sense of being with nature as pine forests, valleys and waterfalls are all part of the landscape.

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