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.

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.