4x4 Adventure

Paphos

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4x4 Adventure

There’s only one way to explore the wild Akamas Peninsula – by four wheel drive. So join this bumpy adventure and go off road down dirt tracks and over potholes. Fun from start to finish, kick things off with a drive through giant limestone walls of the Avagas Gorge, which is a haven for over 168 different species of birds, plants and animals. Next up is Lara Bay, home to a breeding station for the protected Green Back Turtles. You can learn all about the project before can head back through Latchi. Your last stop can be at visit to the Baths of Aphrodite, where legend has it that the waters have magical rejuvenating properties

Do & See

Pafos has something for everyone, whether you are a sun seeker, explorer or someone looking for a relaxing holiday with great scenery. There are so many reasons to visit this beautiful part of Cyprus.

Pafos Medieval Castle and Harbour

Pafos Medieval Castle and Harbour

The harbour area of town is a busy bustling centre of activity, here visitors can either sit and enjoy snacks and drinks, or tuck into delicious freshly caught fish at one of the many seafood restaurants. Here one can also book direct for the many fun water sport activities, also day boat trips etc. …

Pafos UNESCO Archaeological Park

Pafos UNESCO Archaeological Park

Ancient temples, rock-cut tombs and Roman villas with elaborate mosaic floors all reflect the highly sophisticated societies which inhabited Pafos in the past. With a history dating back more than eight thousand years, the town offers a wealth of treasures to the visitor. From the Stone Age, through Hellenistic and Roman times to the Byzantine …

The Tombs of the Kings

The Tombs of the Kings

Just off the Tomb of the Kings road lies a huge area which dates back to 300 BC here was the last resting place for top officials and members of Paphian aristocracy, each would have been laid in burial niches along with jewellery and other artefacts relating to their life etc but these tombs …

Early Christian Basilica-St Paul’s Pillar

Early Christian Basilica-St Paul’s Pillar

A few minutes’ walk from the harbour is the Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, in the grounds of this lovely old church is the pillar which during his visit to Pafos in 45 AD in company with Barnabas as Christian missionaries, Paul was dragged to the church tied to a pillar and received forty lashes. The …

A visit to Pafos Old Town

A visit to Pafos Old Town

Wear comfortable shoes, a sun hat and bring your camera; you are ready to adventure into the vibrant heart of the old town and meet the locals! This is a hugely enjoyable outing which is best done on foot, here you can wander the local market where everything is sold from fruit and vegetables, fish …

Teeing off?

Then there is no shortage of golf courses we have four excellent courses within the region and all are recognised internationally as being first class, the added bonus we have is that the game can be played all year round as we are indeed blessed with weather which really doesn’t require one to carry …

Rural Pafos

Pafos is where Aphrodite emerged from the gentle waves on the island’s south western coast, and made her home in this region. Pafos itself is a leading cultural centre of the Mediterranean, with fascinating archaeological sites, museums and more. In the nearby Akamas Peninsula and inland region there are beautiful monasteries, picturesque villages such …

Wine in Cyprus

Pafos produces many quality wines which can and do compete very favourably on the international wine stage, and we also lay claim to being the oldest country in the world when it comes to the art of wine making with production here going back as far as 6,000 years. This also means we have …

Free Guided Walking Tour!

Free Guided Walking Tour!

Pafos Old Town walking tour is offered for free every Thursday for the months October to April by the Pafos Regional Board of Tourism in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Meeting Point: 09.15 am , at the Market bus stop Starting: 09.30 am till 12.00 pm. Duration: 2.5 hours Feel free to contact us directly for your …

Explore Pafos on pedal

Explore Pafos on pedal

You can explore via bike rentals, cycling along the promenade area with the scent of sea water giving you that extra boost, or if less active we also have the mono electric bikes with safety helmets for those who wish to expel less energy. Renting a mountain bike, a buggy, or a motorbike is also …

Walkies in Pafos

Walkies in Pafos

Aphrodite Nature trail STARTING POINT The Aphrodite Trail, situated in the Akamas state forest, begins at the famous Baths of Aphrodite. To get there, follow the coastal road of Poli Chrysochous – Neo Chorio and turn right about one kilometre before the village of Neo Chorio following the signs for Baths of Aphrodite. You can leave …

Pafos Region Apps

Pafos Region Apps

Download our free, user-friendly smart apps and enjoy an amazing experience. Our innovative apps provide a personalised and enhanced exploration of the destination whether you are a culture lover or an explorer. Enjoy! Aphrodite’s Birthplace google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.aphroditear&hl=en apple store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aphrodites-birthplace/id1489046856 Pafos Unesco Park google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unesco.pafos&hl=en apple store: …

Bus Excursions

With so much to see in such a compact area, visitors can experience the true Cyprus through a range of exciting tours and activities. Tours and activities are carefully planned and operated with licensed guides or professional escorts. Spend the day discovering the legends and history of one of the most beautiful parts of Cyprus. …

Mini Cruises

A unique way to explore and enjoy the crystal waters of the rugged Pafos Coast line. Full Day Cruise For that extra tan, leave behind the sand and cruise the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. Cruise to the West from Paphos Harbour towards the famous and legendary Akamas. You will have the opportunity to …

4x4 Adventure

There’s only one way to explore the wild Akamas Peninsula – by four wheel drive. So join this bumpy adventure and go off road down dirt tracks and over potholes. Fun from start to finish, kick things off with a drive through giant limestone walls of the Avagas Gorge, which is a haven for …