Paphos itinerary

1 day in Paphos

One day in Paphos is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Paphos

With a single day, stay close to Paphos's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

août 2026

Friends sharing a meal together at a communal table.

Pafos Beer Festival

mer. 5 aoûtFood & Drink
Paphos Beerfest: Free Beer Festival at Paphos Medieval Castle event image

Paphos Beerfest: Free Beer Festival at Paphos Medieval Castle

Paphos Medieval Castlemer. 5 aoûtFamily Friendly
Piccolino 2026: Children's Arts Festival in Nature, Paphos event image

Piccolino 2026: Children's Arts Festival in Nature, Paphos

Val's Placesam. 8 aoûtFamily Friendly

🎟️ À partir de 15 €

Alkinoos Ioannidis: Live Summer Tour in Paralimni & Tala Paphos event image

Alkinoos Ioannidis: Live Summer Tour in Paralimni & Tala Paphos

Paralimni & Paphosmer. 12 aoûtMusic
The Big Show Cyprus: Live Entertainment Night in Paphos 2026 event image

The Big Show Cyprus: Live Entertainment Night in Paphos 2026

Chloraka Amphitheatresam. 15 aoûtFood & Drink
26th Jazz Paradise Festival event poster

26th Jazz Paradise Festival

ven. 21 aoûtMusic
47th Dionysia Festival: Live Concert Night in Paphos event image

47th Dionysia Festival: Live Concert Night in Paphos

Stroumpisam. 22 aoûtMusic
BJJ & Beach Camp: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Retreat in Paphos event image

BJJ & Beach Camp: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Retreat in Paphos

Aphrodite Family Eco Campingmer. 26 aoûtFamily Friendly
Anti-Skino Festival: Outdoor Theatre & Performing Arts in Paphos event image

Anti-Skino Festival: Outdoor Theatre & Performing Arts in Paphos

Val's Placeven. 28 aoûtCulture & Art

juillet 2026

Taste of Cyprus Festival: Culinary & Cultural Celebration event image

Taste of Cyprus Festival: Culinary & Cultural Celebration

Paphos Medieval Castleven. 31 juil.Food & Drink

septembre 2026

L'Elisir d'Amore: Romantic Opera at Paphos Medieval Castle event image

L'Elisir d'Amore: Romantic Opera at Paphos Medieval Castle

Castle Squareven. 4 sept.Culture & Art
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

24th Pafos Aphrodite Festival

ven. 4 sept.Culture & Art
Alkistis Protopsalti & Nikos Portokaloglou: Live Concert at Paphos Castle Square event image

Alkistis Protopsalti & Nikos Portokaloglou: Live Concert at Paphos Castle Square

Paphos Medieval Castle Squaremer. 16 sept.Music
Don Quixote: Grand Open-Air Ballet at Paphos Castle event image

Don Quixote: Grand Open-Air Ballet at Paphos Castle

Paphos Medieval Castleven. 25 sept.Culture & Art
Long Stay Legends Dog Show: Adoption Event in Paphos event image

Long Stay Legends Dog Show: Adoption Event in Paphos

My German Dönersam. 26 sept.Family Friendly
Northern Soul Night: Classic Soul & Motown at Chalkies Bar in Paphos event image

Northern Soul Night: Classic Soul & Motown at Chalkies Bar in Paphos

Chalkies Barsam. 26 sept.Music
Ecstatic Dance Festival Cyprus 2026 event image

Ecstatic Dance Festival Cyprus 2026

Val's Placedim. 27 sept.Culture & Art

octobre 2026

Seaside Street Food Festival: Autumn Edition in Paphos event image

Seaside Street Food Festival: Autumn Edition in Paphos

Medieval Castle Squareven. 16 oct.Family Friendly

🎟️ Entrée gratuite

novembre 2026

O3 Olympusman Triathlon

O3 Olympusman Triathlon

sam. 7 nov.Sport
Cyprus International 4 Day Challenge event poster

Cyprus International 4 Day Challenge

jeu. 26 nov.Sport
Tennis racket and ball resting on the line of a clay court.

Leptos Cyprus International 4-day Challenge – 26-29.11.2026

jeu. 26 nov.Sport

🎟️ À partir de 10 €

Youth soccer players competing for the ball on a grass pitch.

Atlantic Senior Fours

lun. 30 nov.Sport

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Paphos?
A single day covers Paphos's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Paphos in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Paphos's local transport options before you go.