Things to do & places to visit in Paphos District, Cyprus

Located on the southwest coast of the island of Cyprus, Pafos boasts a temperate climate and one of the healthiest lifestyles in the Mediterranean. Paphos is ideal for basking in the sunshine all year round, and experience the hospitality of its people wherever you go. Plunge into the sparkling warm waters of the Mediterranean in summer, or venture out on a splendid nature trail and observe fields blanketed in wildflowers in the spring; visit ancient and historical landmarks in autumn, and keep fit with a plethora of outdoor activities in winter. Whichever way you look at it, Pafos is a year-round destination with many reasons to visit. The Pafos (Paphos) Region caters for all types of vacationers in search of something unique, while revealing in the culture and local traditions. It offers the most idyllic and romantic settings to commemorate your love, or create lifetime memories for the whole family!

Paphos District #1 destination in Cyprus 2023. The average rating score is 4.19 based on 66.1k traveler reviews, of 201 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Nicosia, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:55.

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5.0 Aphrodite’s Rock Microbrewery & Brewpub (2.113 reviews)
- Taster package
Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 1, 2023 Spent 2-3 hours Breweries

Tour is held Tuesday - Friday (and occasional Saturdays) at approximately 2pm. Our tasteful family-run Microbrewery & Brewpub is set in a lovingly restored former old winery with its picturesque stone courtyard & stunning countryside location. Just 15 minutes from Paphos, you will enjoy a fantastic day out that is suitable both for families & all kinds of groups, including wedding parties. We have a bar serving our in house produced beers, lagers & ciders, plus local wines & range of soft drinks. Enjoy a great meal from our menu of simple but very high-quality restaurant items or hand-stretched sourdough pizzas. Join in the informative & highly-entertaining brewery tour that is presented like no other you might have experienced & hear our incredible story of triumph over all odds to set up in Cyprus. Our standard of hospitality is renowned as the best in Cyprus & you will always find a warm friendly welcome waiting for you. Please see our website for menu operating hours. See more..
5.0 Latchi Watersports Centre (1.169 reviews)
- Exception day out. Would highly recommend
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Parasailing & Paragliding • Waterskiing & Jetskiing • Water Sports • Eco Tours • Boat Rentals

Latchi boat hire came as a recommendation of which they were worthy. I originally sent the enquiry via email and this and other emails were responded to immediately, all with a personal touch. We changed the boat we had originally requested to a luxury yacht on the morning of our trip with ease. I had originally requested a self-drive boat but we upgraded to a luxury boat with captain for 4 hours in the afternoon 3-7pm. We got a taxi from Paphos and as soon as we arrived (9 of us), we were greeted and made to feel welcome. Arrangements were made for cool boxes for the extra refreshments that we brought with us. My mum has limited mobility and the staff made sure she was able to get on the boat with ease, helping her every step of the way. We were looked after by John on board who recommended places to go, all of which were a delight. We couldn't have wished for a better day so thank you to all at Latchi water sports for a truly memorable day out. See more..
5.0 Vouni Panayia Winery (389 reviews)
- Very nice tour with really good guide
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wineries & Vineyards

The winery is situated just outside Pano Panayia village, in the mountainous area of Paphos district in an altitude of about 850 m above sea level,surrounded from Paphos forest. We produce our wines from the indigenous grape varieties Xynisteri, Spourtiko , Promara (whites) and Ntopio Mavro, Maratheftiko and Yiannoudi(reds) which are cultivated in the best viticultural area of Cyprus, the Vouni Panayia area. Visitors coming to the winery can experience the traditional Cypriot hospitality; taste our wines, take a tour of the winery, watch the procedure of producing the wine and traditional products which are produced from the grape like soutzioukkos and zivania.The restaurant is open after reservation for lunch (seasonal traditional cuisine) See more..
5.0 Tsangarides Winery (256 reviews)
- Wine tasting at Tsangarides winery
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

The TSANGARIDES winery is the next generation of Cypriot wines. Our avowed philosophy is to blend old school traditions with new school style. Our youth, energy, and passion coupled with the distinct sense of place that wine brings to our lives, allow us to produce wines of great character, and distinction. The wine scene in Cyprus is now flourishing and we are extremely proud to be considered as one of the key wineries at the leading edge of this long awaited revival of our countries wine industry. See more..
5.0 Tala Monastery Cat Park (237 reviews)
- Don't Dump your Cats!!!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers

Tala Cats are bursting at the seams with kittens and adult cats being dumped EVERY day. People need to take responsibility for their OWN cats and get them spayed. NOT dump them in Tala's car park. They have probably a THOUSAND cats. Receive NO help from the Government and rely on donations to help. See more..
5.0 Aphrodite Hills Riding Club (184 reviews)
- Amazing Sunset Ride!!
Horseback Riding Tours

Aphrodite Hills Riding Club is situated in a magical area of Lakkos Tou Frangou, just 10 minutes from the main Aphrodite Hills Resort, near Paphos; it is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, truly wonderful offering peace and tranquillity for riders. For anyone who wants to see the real Cyprus on horseback this is a must. Whether you are a total novice who just wants to try horse riding or a more seasoned rider we can cater for any level at Aphrodite Hills Riding Club. Individual horse riding lessons are available for any level of riding ability on well schooled and trained horses and ponies. All lesson are taught by fully qualified, experienced and friendly instructors. We also offer guided trail rides catering for all abilities so that you may experience the beautiful countryside of Aphrodite Hills, trail rides vary depending on ability. See more..
5.0 CWC Pro-Cycling (171 reviews)
- Friendly, efficient and professional first class service.
Bike Tours

I hired a Ribble carbon ultegra for 5 days riding. All arrangements made by email with Alan were clear and precise. Gave key set up requirements and bike was delivered on time set up and needing no adjustment. Bike performed perfectly for me over five days mainly in the hills around Paphos. Circa 40 miles a day and 3000/4000ft of climbing. Cycling condition perfect, road conditions great, quiet roads once you go inland and very respectful drivers. Bike came with 2 x water bottles, footpump, stand, helmet and full repair limit. Also CWC provide mobile assistance if needed. Although I didn't use this it was good to know I was covered if necessary. Also good advise on good areas to cycle. All in all a wonderful experience and hopefully I will be able to repeat again soon. Definitely use CWC again. Big thanks to both Alan and Kirsty. See more..
5.0 san antonio water sports ltd (162 reviews)
- Crazy sofa ride
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM Parasailing & Paragliding • Waterskiing & Jetskiing • Speed Boats Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding

Our last day in Paphos saw me manage to persuade my lovely wife to come on the crazy sofa ride. 10% discount as we were staying at the nearby Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Hotel. (See separate review on hotel). Excellent friendly family run business and a great time on the ride. (wife wanted to go on again) great fun, well ran and an opportunity to purchase lots of photos of the ride at a reasonable price. Thanks guys we had a great time. Ignore the missus screaming in the pics she loved it really! See more..
4.5 Kato Paphos Archaeological Park (7.682 reviews)
- Amazing Mosaics
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins

We visited this place. It was truly amazing to see mosaics from around 2- 5 AD and still surviving. I found it strange that more of these mosaics are not covered up. The entrance fee is 2.50 Euros and free to the over 65’s. What a bargain. Look out for the early closing of WC’s. We were leaving the building and several people wanted to use the loo. The park attendants had already locked up well before the closing time of 5 pm and refused to let one young lady use the loo despite her protesting. See more..
4.5 Paphos Harbour and Port (2.372 reviews)
- A place to wander around
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

Th area around the harbour and fort is a good place to people watch and enjoy life. The fort houses an art exhibition made up of items washed up from the sea. Sunset is a good time to visit, at the opposite end from the fort is a lovely statue with a magnificent sea backdrop. Is very busy particularly at weekends snd there are plenty of places to eat and drink as well as the usual tacky seaside de shops. See more..
4.5 Agios Neophytos Monastery (1.574 reviews)
- Historic monastery
Spent More than 3 hours Religious Sites

A calm and serene historic monastery located in the hills close to Paphos. We decided to visit as it was 20mins from the town centre and can easily get a taxi to and from there. It's open 6am to 6pm everyday for visits and there's no fee to enter, but visitors need to be respectful while entering buildings where there's a strict no photography policy. You need to wear appropriate clothing and keep noise down. The monastery has a gift shop, toilets and cafe on site if required. Highly recommended for a relaxing visit. See more..
4.5 The House of Dionysus (1.378 reviews)
- Amazing mosaics and a 'must' see!!!
Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The jewel in Paphos' crown, in fact, that should read in the crown of Cyprus! Amazing mosaics that are absolutely stunning! The House of Dionysus is located quite near to the entrance of the archaeological park and it is, on it's own, well worth the entrance fee but that is only 2.50 euro per person. The main part of the House is protected in a building which has been purpose built to stop the archaeology from being ravaged further by the elements. once inside the protective building the visitor walks on a raised level and looks down onto the mosaics. It is well worth spending some considerable time looking and marvelling at the mosaics and there are explanation boards above each mosaics to explain what they represent and the story they tell. There is also a QR code that the visitor can download in order to get an audio guide of the site. See more..
4.5 Saint Paul's Pillar (1.015 reviews)
- Something to be seen
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The whole site is worth some time to visit. We were there on a Wednesday morning where we got to listen to the organist playing in the church that morning and later participated in the service. It was very special. The church is shared by the Catholic, Anglican and Greek Orthodox. An unexpected highlight. Also note, it is an interesting walk from kato Paphos to get there. We did a series of churches that morning in the area. Most interesting and enjoyable. See more..
4.5 Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station (872 reviews)
- Quite beach with big waves
Nature & Wildlife Areas

The Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station is located on a secluded beach in Paphos, helmed by a dedicated conservation team whose mission is to help baby turtles hatch and make it to sea. The best time to visit is in August when the eggs start to hatch. Keep a lookout for signs along the beach, which mark where the turtle nests are buried in the sand—see if you can spot the baby turtles emerging. Make a day out of your visit with a quad or buggy tour from Coral Bay, which stops at the conservation station before Adonis Baths. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Church of Agia Kyriaki and post St. Paul (722 reviews)
- Historical Church
Churches & Cathedrals

What a gem of a place and free to enter. Lovely small church with a lovely atmosphere. Outside the remains are well preserved and information boards are clear and informative. Boardwalks take you around the area so that you have a good view of the mosaics. A nice way to spend a bit of time if you are interested in history See more..
4.5 Blue Lagoon (605 reviews)
- Blue Lagoon Review
Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

A great spot for a day trip, this shielded bay is one of the biggest lagoons in the Akamas peninsula. Travelers are attracted to its warm crystalline waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling near the reef. You'll have clear views of the sea bed and the marine life that inhabits its waters. It's exceptionally popular in summer, so visit during other parts of the year if you want fewer crowds. The best way to get to the lagoon is by boat from Latchi harbor. Many sunset cruises and day tours from Paphos typically make a stop by the Blue Lagoon, too. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery (592 reviews)
- History, Culture, Views
Religious Sites

Really worth a visit - we actually went to see it while on a tour around Easter and they were getting ready with a flower arrangement. It was so interesting to see. There is also a winery below ground which was where wine was produced in the past so a nice bit of history. Finally, the view is beautiful from here. The monk we met was friendly and happy to answer questions (we asked via our guide who spoke Greek). See more..
4.5 Avakas Gorge (539 reviews)
- One of the best adventures in Cyprus
Canyons • Geologic Formations

Trek through the narrow rock walls and soak in the breathtaking scenery of Avakas Gorge. Be prepared to climb over some big rocks and step carefully on slippery stones as the gorge gets narrower. You might even spot mountain goats along the way. The best time to visit is during the spring when the wildflowers are in bloom. Avakas Gorge is also less than 15 miles from Paphos, making it a fantastic day trip from the city. When you're done exploring the canyon, head over to nearby Lara Beach for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church (477 reviews)
- Well worth a visit
Religious Sites

This church is well worth a visit even if you are not religious and that would be because of the history and archaeology of the place. There is an information board outlining the history and phases of construction as well as pointing out where St Paul was, apparently, tied to a pillar and whipped. There are mosaics and lots of pillars of differing stone and the foundations of an earlier even larger church can be seen. In order to try to protect the mosaics and the church environs a raised walkway has been constructed to take visitors from near the entrance to the site to the church door. Unfortunately, when we visited this walkway was blocked off but no reason was posted on the site to give a reason why that had been done. As a result we were unable to enter the church itself. The area is popular with the local cat population by the way and the seem to be semi feral at least. Finally, there is no charge for visiting the site. See more..
4.5 Sea Caves (457 reviews)
- Great little explore
Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

At the seafront of Peyia Village are the Sea Caves of Paphos, natural caves carved into the rock faces along the shore. Swing by early in the morning to see fishermen at work or later in the afternoon for sunset. When the tide is low and the waters are calm, it's possible to swim to some of the caves and archways. Otherwise, you can also explore the caves on a boat tour that may also stop by the Blue Lagoon and Edro III Shipwreck. After exploring the caves, you can stroll along the rocky shore and stop by nearby beaches like Kimera Napoli. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.5 Minthis Golf Club (417 reviews)
- A true luxury in a genius concept of resort
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Sports Camps & Clinics • Golf Courses

Minthis is a beautiful and challenging course that winds its way past a 12th-century monastery with breath-taking views of the Cyprus Troodos Mountains and beyond. The 18-hole championship course boasts outstanding holes where views and vistas are a distinctive feature, organically following the natural undulations of the topography, looping past water features and ancient groves, with hundreds of olive trees, fruit orchards and grapevines with the mountains in the distance beyond. Designed by legendary golf architect Donald Steel in 1994 and renovated by renowned course designers Mackenzie and Ebert, the course is a flawless example of their philosophy that golf courses should fit into the terrain, be in keeping with their setting and focus on the details. In March 2021, Minthis reopened with brand new greens built to sand-based USGA specification standard. See more..
4.5 Aphrodite Trail (371 reviews)
- Simply stunning. A must fo for hiking lovers
Hiking Trails

One of the most beautiful trails i've ever hiked. It's indeed intermediate level. Took us (including our 11yr old kid) about 3 hours to do. Stunning views. Make sure to hike it the right way, clockwise. I.e. you start with the steep climb and then gradually decend, facing the Blue Lagoon and the coastline See more..
4.5 Lara Beach (310 reviews)
- Peaceful beach in beautiful surroundings
Beaches

After a rather long and slow drive down a very bumpy dirt road we reached Lara beach. The first thing you notice is just how peaceful it is, the water is beautiful and clean and the beach itself, though may not be the best beach I'm Cyprus, is still very nice. It's a beautiful experience and being able to educate our little one on the conservation of turtles just added to a wonderful experience, we watched the amazing sunset before setting back on the ling bumpy road. It's worth a visit if you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle and arent afraid to venture off the beaten track. See more..
4.5 Island Cove Adventure Mini Golf (309 reviews)
- Great value for money & lovely owner
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Cyprus' only Adventure Mini Golf welcomes the entire family to an interesting and exciting game. A specially designed American style 18 hole adventure mini course that is beautifully landscaped and provides great entertainment value, challenging play and great fun for all ages. Open daily all year round including public holidays. Closed only Christmas day. See more..
4.5 Paphos Ethnographic Museum (289 reviews)
- Special place full of memories
Speciality Museums

This isn’t our first time visiting the museum and it won’t be our last. Full of beautifully preserved artefacts dating back hundreds of years this place really represents true Cyprus . The museum has lots of sentimental value for us too as we also go married here in 2019, it’s a iconic venue and unlike the forever changing hotels and other venues we home that it stands in time for many many years to come. We were sorry to see that the lovely mother of the museum has passed but we continue to come back and visit her daughter See more..
4.5 Secret Valley Golf Club (284 reviews)
- A perfect course and very welcoming
Friday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses

Four time Ryder Cup captain & winner of the British and US Open, Tony Jacklin provided his signature in collaboration with course architects Hans-George Erhardt and Snorri Vijhalmsson of Golf and Land design to create Secret Valley Golf Resort an absolute “must play” golf experience for golfers visiting the beautiful island of Cyprus. Located 18km east of Paphos & 48 km west of Limassol on the Mediterranean Sea near to the famous Rock of Aphrodite, where legend has it Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love was born. Secret Valley Golf is set in a scenic valley surrounded by mature trees beautiful flowers, stunning rock formations and spectacular vistas towards valley and sea. The course provides for all hcps, perhaps the most challenging test of golfing skills of the courses in Cyprus – “a thinkers course” as described by many. With Troon Golf in charge of the Resort, we look forward to offering our clients the outstanding golfing experience Troon customers enjoy at its many golf resorts. See more..
4.5 St. Georgios Church, Basilica & Rock Tombs (240 reviews)
- very pleasant place
Ancient Ruins

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4.5 Adonis Nature Trail (172 reviews)
- Breathtaking
Hiking Trails

Scenic five-mile hiking trail of the gods. See more..
4.5 George's Ranch (168 reviews)
- All I can say is wow!
Ranches

George's Ranch is located in the picturesque area of Sea Caves, which is situated in the North West of the island in the popular resort of Coral Bay, Paphos. The Ranch has been established since 1994 and, over the years, due to popular demand by tourist and locals, the Ranch has continued to expand. We started mainly as a trekking center in the early years, as we are situated just behind the beautiful coastal area of the Sea Caves, so have great access to scenic rides by the coast. Due mainly to the passion of Caroline,for competition and well schooled horses, the Ranch has now become a large training facility for local and foreign residents. See more..
4.5 Kolios Winery (166 reviews)
- Worth a visit if in Paphos region
Friday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Very nice vinery, we had a wine tasting, a tour of the vinery and lunch on the terrace, with delicious traditional meze. For every 2 adults you get a bottle og wine of your choice together wih the meal. We went there 6 adults and 2 children. The children was half price. The children although they did not taste the wine enjoyed the tour and especially the bottling machine which was in full speed bottling rose during our visit. The wine cellar also had its own mountain water , that was also fun for the kids. There were time for questions, the wiec of the mountain were spectacular Highly recommend a visit if you are planning a trip to cyprus and love wine See more..