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Paphos
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Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was a centre of the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. Aphrodite's legendary birthplace was on this island, where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th century B.C. The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that the site is of exceptional architectural and historic value. The mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the most beautiful in the world. 
Paphos itself is a lovely place with a beautiful beach and wonderful resteraunts! Holidays in Paphos | Coral Bay Paphos Widely considered to be a more upmarket resort than Ayia Napa, Paphos is well suited to families and couples who want to visit a lively resort with superb beaches. The area certainly has a vibrant feel with bars, restaurants and clubs but there is a refined nature to Paphos thanks to its tree-lined boulevards and a pretty fishing harbour. Paphos is also popular with sightseeing tourists, particularly from England, Germany and Scandinavia, with numerous historical sites for visitors to explore. Paphos consists of two areas - the coastal resort (Kato Paphos) and the town (Pano Paphos). Beach activities are well catered for with watersports including diving, waterskiing, jet skiing and paragliding. The most popular nearby beaches are Coral Bay and Agios Georgios. Coral Bay is perfectly suited for families with a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere in a peaceful setting with charming surroundings just 12km from Paphos. There are a number of local bars and restaurants in the area as well as a superb sandy beach surrounded by banana plantations. Agios Georgios is a stony beach and the waters get deep very quickly, much like a swimming pool. There is a harbour close by which makes a nice walk when the weather gets too hot The resort itself is full of history, and is claimed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love. Its most notable jewel is the Tomb of the Kings, which bears a strong resemblance to Egyptian tombs having been carved out of solid rock and having frescoed walls. It is open daily, and often late, during the summer. The Catacombs are also well worth visiting - they were used by the early Christians as chapels - while the Bath of Aphrodite is a natural waterfall on the Akamas Peninsula where legend has it that the Greek Goddess used to take her baths. |
