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Paphos

Ancient mosaics by the sea

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

Recommended stay
2–4 days
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October
Airports
PFO
Photo by Erik Karits · Unsplash

Paphos at a glance

Paphos is a western-Cyprus base of archaeological sites, a working harbour and easy access inland. The Archaeological Park, Tombs of the Kings, Paphos Castle, the harbour, medieval baths, mosaics, Coral Bay, Petra tou Romiou, the Akamas Peninsula and Agios Neophytos Monastery sit around Kato and Ktima, with day trips to Limassol, Troodos, Polis and Nicosia.

Quick information

Recommended stay2–4 days
Best time to visitApril to June and September to October
AirportsPFO
Budget travelAccommodation and restaurant choices drive costs most strongly. Check prices shortly before your trip instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

Shoulder months suit mosaics, harbour walks and Akamas without peak summer heat. Summer is beach weather; winter is quieter for archaeology and monastery visits.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Bus 612 to the Tombs of the Kings Bus Station

Bus between the airport and the Tombs of the Kings Bus Station, via Geroskipou

Standard public-transport fareTransport

Must-see sights

Paphos Archaeological Park
Tombs of the Kings
Paphos Castle
Sights

One-day itinerary

  1. Morning: Archaeological Park and mosaics, early to avoid heat.
  2. Lunch: Souvlaki in pita on a harbour side street.
  3. Afternoon: Castle, harbour and medieval baths.
  4. Evening: Seafood or meze on a harbour side street.
Itineraries

Best areas to stay

  1. Kato Paphos / harbour

    Kato Paphos

    The tourist harbour strip, walkable to mosaics, with busier evenings.

    Best for

    First visits, the castle and Archaeological Park

  2. Ktima

    The upper town, with a short trip down to Kato Paphos.

    Best for

    A more local old-town stay above the harbour

  3. Coral Bay

    Useful for swimming days, with a bus or taxi to the harbour.

    Best for

    A beach stay north of town

  4. Universal / tombs edge

    Tombs of the Kings area

    A practical strip between Kato Paphos and the necropolis.

    Best for

    Quieter access to the tombs

Approximate budget

  • Budget

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Simple accommodation, souvlaki lunches, public transport and free harbour time; excludes travel to Paphos.

  • Mid-range

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Comfortable room, meze and seafood, public transport and selected tickets.

  • Comfort

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Harbour higher-end accommodation, frequent dining, a hired car and a reserved Akamas or Troodos outing.

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