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Paphos luxury holiday destination

Paphos

UNESCO mosaics, harbour tavernas and coastal walks.

Best time
April–November
Flight time
Around 4.5 hours from the UK
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Greek & Turkish (English universal)

About Paphos

Paphos is Cyprus at its most cultural — UNESCO-listed archaeological park, harbour castle and the mythic birthplace of Aphrodite. Great for couples and long-stay families.

First-hand Paphos advice

8 of our travel experts have personally been here — ask them anything.

Adam Huberman, travel expert

Adam Huberman

Director & Founder

Personally visited
Anna Roffey, travel expert

Anna Roffey

Luxury Travel Associate

Personally visited
Annie Liu, travel expert

Annie Liu

Luxury Travel Associate

Personally visited
Christine Mayes, travel expert

Christine Mayes

Luxury Travel Associate

Personally visited
Jayne Landsman, travel expert

Jayne Landsman

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited
Mckenzie Mccormick, travel expert

Mckenzie Mccormick

Travel Associate

Personally visited★ Specialist
Suzi Gale, travel expert

Suzi Gale

Travel Associate

Personally visited
Trudy Stewart, travel expert

Trudy Stewart

Travel Associate

Personally visited★ Specialist

Things to do

  • ✦ Paphos Archaeological Park
  • ✦ Paphos Harbour
  • ✦ Tombs of the Kings
  • ✦ Coral Bay

Excursions we love

  • ✦ Akamas Peninsula jeep
  • ✦ Aphrodite's Rock & Blue Lagoon
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Paphos

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

Contemporary Cypriot

Muse

The most refined table in Paphos old town — creative small plates in a courtyard setting.

Farm-to-table Cypriot

7 St Georges Tavern

George's cult mezze marathon — no menu, just what the garden and sea gave that day.

Cypriot meze

Ta Bania

Village meze tavern near the Tombs of the Kings — go hungry, stay for hours.

Mediterranean

Mosaics

The Annabelle Hotel's signature restaurant — seafront dining with an excellent Cypriot wine list.

Seafood

Yialos

Fresh catch on the Paphos harbourfront — grilled octopus with Aphrodite's Rock in the distance.

Ready to plan your trip?

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