Walking in Paphos ranges from a flat harbour path to a steep hill loop. This page orders the options by effort and flags the routes that are not open. Summer afternoons can exceed 35 degrees, so start early. Easy: the harbour and coastal path Distance 4 to 5 km. Start by Poseidonos Avenue and follow the boardwalk at Kato Paphos harbour past Paphos Castle, then continue on the paved path around the lighthouse towards Faros Beach and the Elysium headland.

Planning paid attractions around Paphos mostly means choosing between ancient sites, boat trips and family parks. This guide sets them side by side. Fees are 2026 euro figures, and the parks publish their own seasons. Ancient sites run by the Department of Antiquities Site Fee Notes Kato Paphos Archaeological Park EUR 4.50 Roman mosaic houses, Odeon, harbour side Tombs of the Kings EUR 2.50 extra A separate site about 2 km north Paphos Castle EUR 2.

The Paphos area is a World Heritage listing, and its sights fall into clear themes. Use this page to choose a theme and see what each site charges. Fees are 2026 euro amounts that the Department of Antiquities can change at any time. Roman Paphos The Kato Paphos Archaeological Park (EUR 4.50) is the core. Four houses carry the mosaic floors: Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus. The Odeon, the Saranta Kolones ruins and the harbour lighthouse are in the same grounds, next to the sea.

Paphos is the coast where, in the legend, Aphrodite came ashore, so couples tend to plan around the sea and the evening light. This page runs through a romantic day in order. Prices are 2026 euro figures. Morning: the water Take a Blue Lagoon cruise from Latchi, about 40 km north of Paphos. The trip lasts roughly 2.5 to 3 hours and adult fares begin around EUR 20. Nafsika II is one of the listed cruise boats, and glass-bottom trips also run from Latchi.

One base is enough for a week in Paphos District. Kato Paphos puts the harbour, the archaeological park and the buses within walking distance, and every day trip below returns by evening. Fees are 2026 euro figures, and cars drive on the left. Choosing a base Kato Paphos has the sights and most of the seafront hotels, along Poseidonos Avenue and Tombs of the Kings Avenue. Ktima, the old town on the ridge, is quieter.

Families in Paphos can build a trip from a handful of reliable stops. The sun is the main thing to plan around, since July and August often reach 35 to 40 degrees. Fees below are 2026 figures in euros. Easy wins A sheltered beach. Coral Bay, about 12 km north-west of Kato Paphos, has soft sand and a shallow, gently sloping entry. Route 615 runs there from the harbour. The seabed has rock shelves and sea grass, so there is no coral to look at.

Paphos sits in the south-west of Cyprus, and the best outings fan out in four directions. Drive on the left and expect euro prices. The list below says which district each place belongs to, so you know what a “Paphos” trip really covers. North-west: Peyia and Coral Bay About 12 to 15 km out, around 20 minutes by car. Route 615 serves Coral Bay from Kato Paphos. Coral Bay has a sheltered beach, and Maa-Palaeokastro is on the headland.