Paphos District offers three very different walks: a flat seafront promenade, an old-town stroll with murals, and a hill trail on the Akamas peninsula. Summer heat reaches 35 to 40 degrees in July and August, so walk early or late. Sun hat, water and sturdy shoes are the basics everywhere. Kato Paphos promenade This self-guided route is about 4 to 5 km. Start near Poseidonos Avenue and follow the harbour boardwalk to Paphos Castle, then take the paved coastal path round the lighthouse towards Faros Beach and the headland beyond.

Paphos was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1980, and the district keeps layers of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and medieval remains. Ticketed Department of Antiquities sites are listed first, then churches and smaller stops. Prices are 2026 figures in euros. Kato Paphos Archaeological Park Entry is EUR 4.50, beside the harbour. The park holds Roman villas with mosaic floors: the Houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus are the best known.

Aphrodite is said to have come ashore on this coast, and the district plays on the legend with sea views, sunsets and slow dinners. This page collects the places that suit two people. Prices are 2026 figures in euros. Sunset at Petra tou Romiou Aphrodite’s Rock sits on the south-east coast between Kouklia and the Limassol border. Come near dusk for the light on the sea stack, the pebble beach and the legend of the goddess.

This plan runs from the harbour at Kato Paphos out to Peyia, up to Latchi and into the hills, so you never double back across the island. It assumes a hire car, which in Cyprus drives on the left. All prices are 2026 figures in euros, and hours can change, so check the Department of Antiquities before you go. Day 1: Kato Paphos and Ktima Start at the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park (EUR 4.

Paphos District suits families who like a beach in the morning and something to see in the afternoon. The summer sun is strong, with 35 to 40 degrees common in July and August, so plan outdoor stops for early or late in the day. Prices below are 2026 figures in euros. Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark The waterpark is on the coastal strip east of Kato Paphos harbour, and it is the biggest water attraction in this part of Cyprus.

Most good day trips from Paphos stay inside the district, and the longer ones into Limassol District are labelled below. Distances are by road from Paphos town. Prices are 2026 figures in euros, and winter hours apply from 16 September to 15 April. Half-day trips inside the district Coral Bay and Peyia, 12 to 15 km north-west, about 20 minutes by car. Route 615 runs from Kato Paphos to Coral Bay.

Attractions in Paphos District fall into three groups: family parks, boat trips and guided excursions, and the ticketed archaeological sites. All prices are 2026 figures in euros. Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark The waterpark is the largest water attraction in the west of the island, on the coastal strip east of Kato Paphos harbour. It has slides, a lazy river and a wave pool. Seasons and ticket prices change from year to year, so look at the official site before you plan the day.

Most organised tours in the Polis area are of two kinds: boats from Latchi harbour and four-wheel-drive trips onto the Akamas peninsula. Polis Chrysochous sits in the Paphos District, about 35 km from Paphos, and Latchi is a short drive west. The currency is the euro. Boat tours from Latchi Blue Lagoon cruises are the standard tour. Named boats on booking sites include Nafsika II and Koulla (Cyprus Mini Cruises), Atlantis Boat Latchi and Paphos Sea Cruises, and the Latchi Queen runs a sunset trip.

Polis Chrysochous is a good base for day trips in the north-west of Cyprus. The currency is the euro and traffic drives on the left. Paphos airport is the nearest airport, and Paphos town is about 35 km away. Akamas peninsula and the Baths of Aphrodite The Akamas starts west of Polis, past Latchi harbour. The Baths of Aphrodite are about 11 km west of Polis and sit at the start of the Aphrodite and Adonis nature trails.

Polis Chrysochous is a small town on Chrysochou Bay in the Paphos District, in the north-west of the Republic of Cyprus, about 35 km from Paphos. The currency is the euro and traffic drives on the left. Latchi, the harbour where the boats leave, is a short drive west, and the Akamas coast begins beyond it. Paphos airport is the nearest airport. The UK Foreign Office has no advice against travel to Cyprus.

Polis Chrysochous is a small town on Chrysochou Bay, in the Paphos District of the Republic of Cyprus, about 35 km from Paphos. Its sights are few and close together. The currency is the euro and traffic drives on the left. Local Archaeological Museum of Marion-Arsinoe The museum stands at Leoforos Makariou III 26 in Polis. VisitCyprus lists admission as free, with opening hours of 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 15:00 on Saturday, and the museum is closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Polis Chrysochous is a calm, small-town base for families, and the options here are modest. The town has two beaches, boat trips leave from nearby Latchi, and there is one small museum. The currency is the euro and traffic drives on the left. Polis Municipal Beach Polis Chrysochous Municipal Beach has deep golden sand and calm water, and it is on the 2026 Blue Flag list. It has toilets and showers and a Seatrac sea-access chair for visitors who need help reaching the water.

Romance in Polis is quiet and mostly about the sea at the end of the day. Polis Chrysochous is a small town in the north-west of the Republic of Cyprus, about 35 km from Paphos, so there are few formal attractions, and what you get is a harbour, a long beach and one hotel built for couples. The currency is the euro and traffic drives on the left. Sunset on the water Sunset trips leave Latchi harbour, a short drive west of Polis.

Polis does not need long, and two to three days cover the town, the harbour and the nearest stretch of the Akamas coast. Polis Chrysochous is in the north-west of the Republic of Cyprus, about 35 km from Paphos. The currency is the euro and traffic drives on the left. Paphos airport is the nearest airport. Day 1: Polis and Latchi Start with the Local Archaeological Museum of Marion-Arsinoe at Leoforos Makariou III 26.

The main walks near Polis start at the Baths of Aphrodite, about 11 km west of the town, and there is a short town walk in Polis itself. Polis Chrysochous is in the Paphos District of the Republic of Cyprus, about 35 km from Paphos. The currency is the euro. Aphrodite Nature Trail The trail starts and ends at the Baths of Aphrodite and is a 7.5 km circular route, which takes 3 to 4 hours.

Paphos District fills the south-west corner of Cyprus. It belongs to the Republic of Cyprus, so the 2026 prices here are in euros and traffic drives on the left. The sights are spread out: archaeology at Kato Paphos, a boat harbour at Latchi, vineyards in the foothills and a wild peninsula to the north-west. A hire car makes the inland stops much easier. Archaeology in Kato Paphos The Kato Paphos Archaeological Park costs EUR 4.

Walking in Latchi means a short harbour stroll and a few longer trails in the Akamas. None needs a guide, but all need water, a hat and shoes with grip. The best months are outside summer, because midday heat from June to August is severe. Aphrodite Nature Trail The trail starts at the Baths of Aphrodite, a short drive west of the harbour, or a ride on bus 622. It is a 7.

Latchi sits at the north-west end of the Paphos district, so the best day trips are close: the Akamas coast, Polis town and the villages along Chrysochou Bay. Paphos is the longest sensible drive. A few well-known places are too far or closed, and those are covered at the end. Akamas by sea and by trail Start with a Blue Lagoon cruise from the harbour, which takes about 30 to 45 minutes each way plus a swim stop.

Latchi suits families who like boats and beaches. There is no water park, zoo or amusement park in the village. The activities are simple and based on the sea, and the harbour itself gives children plenty to watch. A swim-stop cruise A shared cruise to the Blue Lagoon is the best family outing. The sea leg is about 30 to 45 minutes each way and the whole trip lasts 2.5 to 3 hours, with time to swim.

Latchi is a good base for two to three days, though it is small and not a place for a long itinerary. The standard plan is a boat day, a walking day and a town day, using Latchi and Polis for beds and Paphos only as a day out. Day one: the sea Spend the first day on the water. A shared Blue Lagoon cruise from the harbour takes 2.5 to 3 hours with a swim stop, and the sea trip is about 30 to 45 minutes each way.

Latchi is a quiet harbour village, and romance here means the sea at dusk, a private boat and a table by the water. There are no nightclubs and no nightlife venues, so evenings are slow and mostly spent over dinner. Sunset on the water Cyprus Mini Cruises runs a sunset barbecue cruise on the Nafsika II from 16:00 until sunset. The sunset view is over the bay. Booking sites list barbecue cruises from about EUR 20, though prices change, so check the operator, whose phone number is +357 99 302 879.

Sightseeing around Latchi is compact. The harbour is in the village, the Baths of Aphrodite are a short drive west, the Blue Lagoon is best seen from a boat, and Polis is 4 km east for a museum and a town square. The harbour and marina Latchi grew as a carob export port, and the old stone warehouses along the quay have been converted into restaurants. Working fishing boats lie beside yachts and tour boats.

Tours in Latchi mean boats. The harbour is the departure point for Blue Lagoon cruises along the Akamas coast, and nearly every other organised excursion in the area is a land tour that starts in Paphos or Coral Bay. The notes below cover who sails, what the sailings include and what to check before you pay. Cyprus Mini Cruises Cyprus Mini Cruises runs two named boats. The Nafsika II sails a morning cruise at about 10:15 to 12:45 and an afternoon cruise at about 13:00 to 15:30, with fruit, local wine and orange squash on board.

Latchi (also spelled Latsi) is a small harbour village on Chrysochou Bay in the north-west of the Republic of Cyprus, about 4 km west of Polis and 40 to 45 km from Paphos. The currency is the euro and traffic drives on the left. The village was an old carob export port, and its stone warehouses now hold restaurants. Most visitors come for what leaves the harbour: boats, dive trips and water sports.