Local Area
Eating Out
There are too many restaurants to count in and around Paphos and there is huge variety. For local food, there are tavernas, which serve traditional Cypriot food - kleftico (clay baked lamb which just falls off the bone), kebabs (called souvlaki in Cyprus), stifado (a beef stew) and halloumi cheese to name just a few local delicacies. To sample the full range order a meze - lots of little dishes will come to your table enabling you to try all sorts of different things but possibly not to walk again if you eat it all!
In Paphos itself you will find not only local food but also pizza, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Thai, ribs and pretty much anything else you can think of.
Golf In Cyprus
Aphrodite Hills Golf Club - 18 hole, par 71, 6665m
Opened in November 2002. This brand new golf course in Aphrodite Hills is situated on 2 plateaux, 300 metres high overlooking the Mediterranean.
It is only 2 minutes from the main Limassol-Paphos highway. This championship course offers golf across a spectacular 18-hole course designed by celebrated golf course designer Cabell B. Robinson in a marvellous setting close to 'Aphrodite's Rock'.
Secret Valley Golf Club - 18 hole, par 72, 6158m
Located 18km east of Paphos, it is near 'Petra tou Romiuou' the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Set in a scenic valley with grand trees and beautiful natural formations all around.
The Club-house is in a traditional Cypriot style with locker rooms, a pro-shop, and a restaurant and bar. There is also a Golf Academy with a driving range and video coaching.
Tsada Golf Club - 18 hole, par 72, 6208m
Situated on the outskirts of Paphos (taking a turning off the main Polis road) the Tsada course is set in the grounds of a 12th century monastery some 550m above sea level.
Donald Steel designed this course in two loops of nine and calls for accuracy rather than long hitting. Tsada offers variety, as no two holes are the same and is a fair challenge for players of all abilities.
The club-house offers a prop-shop, a restaurant and bar, changing rooms with showers and saunas, a swimming pool, a driving range and a putting green.
Aphrodite Water Park
With the largest number of facilities and attractions in Cyprus, the biggest family rafting ride in Europe and virtually guranteed sunshine for every one of its opening days, it's no wonder that Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark attracts over 100,000 visitors each year. Young or old, swimmer or not, there's something here for everyone and everyone's here for fun! - A cool way to spend a hot day - At the Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark!
More information can be seen on www.aphroditewaterpark.com
Paphos Bird and Animal Park
A unique and pioneering project and voted the No1 tourist attraction in Cyprus offering 100,000 square metres of parkland set in an unspoilt natural environment near Coral Bay. Inspired by the passion of Mr Christoforou, the Park is the culmination of a life long dream of a man whose private bird collection is one of the most extensive in the world. This unique experience will acquaint you with one of the largest bird collections including exotic parrots, eagles, and toucans, and an interesting variety of animals such as giraffes, monkeys and giant tortoises. Paphos Bird and Animal park is committed to the breeding and conservation of birds, animals and plant life of Cyprus and of the world, surrounded by lakes, gardens and waterfalls. There are daily parrot shows, a gift shop, art gallery and and traditional restaurant and snack bar and the park is open daily from 9am.
Paphos Karting Centre
The Go Kart track can be found to the East of Kato Paphos, by following the sea front road almost as far as it goes towards the airport.
Follow the signs for the Paphos Karting Centre for a fun day out.
Troodos Mountains
In the hot summer months it is very refreshing to get out into the Troodos Mountains. Visit the trout farms and restaurants of Platres, see the amazing monastery at Kykkos, explore the nature reserves or climb to the summit of Mount Olympus for the views.
In the winter months you can ski here! And then go down to the coast and swim.
Scuba Diving
There are several Diving Centres in Paphos.
All centres will teach you to dive, or take experienced divers to some of the interesting sites around the Paphos shores
Ostrich & Camal Safari
The Ostrich & Camel safari is an introduction into the real Cyprus! See the sleepy traditional villages, where the locals spend hours in tiny coffee shops and experience the Cyprus hospitality. Visit one of the biggest Ostrich farms in Cyprus and experience the various stages of ostrich farming, where these beautiful birds will fill you with curiosity. Drive upon Machairas Monastery, where - according to the legend - two hermits discovered the icon of the Virgin Mary, which by miracle, survived the Monastery being completely destroyed two times. Visit Lefkara village where you will have a chance to browse through tiny village streets and wonder at the delights of the world famous "Lefkaritika lace" and beautiful silverware. Have a unique opportunity to see and ride on a camel or a donkey, an unforgettable experience not to be missed!
Tomb Of The Kings
These are impressive rock cut tombs. They are to be found on the Tomb of the
Panegia Winery
In the hills North of Paphos, the little
Coral Bay
Coral Bay is famed for having one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the island, and with its sparkling clear waters, safe swimming and sport facilities, it’s not surprising that it’s a favourite with tourists and locals alike. Close by you can find shops, supermarkets, and also restaurants and taverns which serve fresh fish and Cyprus delicacies.
Lara Bay
Lara Bay is a beautiful remote area with one of the best beaches on the island although the dirt track is quite poor, and its advisable to go with a jeep type vehicle, it’s worth it because here some of the finest scenery on the island can be found. Famed for its turtle hatchery where loggerhead and greenback turtles lay their eggs, one of the few places in the Mediterranean where they can still be found, Lara is also home to the Mediterranean monk seal, another very rare species. Beyond the turtle hatchery, the most beautiful beaches with white sand and clear waters can be found, but the water can suddenly get deep and wavy, so swimmers should be careful. The ideal way to reach the beautiful bay is to get a boat from Paphos to Lara so visitors avoid the difficult and time-consuming road trip.
Latchi Beach
Latchi is a small fishing village located on the northern coast of the island. Before becoming known as a tourist area, it was a sponge diving area, until sponge supplies run out. On Latchi’s pebble beach many tourists and locals alike get their suntan and enjoy a swim but swimmers should be careful because the water suddenly deepens, which is perfect because the water suddenly deepens, which is perfect for the water sports and scuba diving that are very popular in the area. There are many coffee shops and traditional little tavernas that specialise in seafood close to the beach.
