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Paphos
Mosaics, myth and Mediterranean calm
Paphos pairs a laid-back resort with UNESCO-listed antiquity: the Tombs of the Kings, harbour castle and the famous Roman mosaics sit beside an easy beachfront. The pace is gentler than the eastern resorts.
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| Attraction | Entrance | Time | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paphos Archaeological Park | €4.50 | 2–3 hours | A UNESCO World Heritage site covering Nea Paphos, home to the famous Roman-era floor mosaics in the House of Dionysos, House of Theseus and House of Aion, plus an odeon and Saranda Kolones fortress ruins. |
| Tombs of the Kings | €2.50 | 1–1.5 hours | A UNESCO-listed underground necropolis of rock-cut Hellenistic and Roman tombs carved to resemble the houses of the living, used by high-ranking officials rather than actual kings. |
| Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou) | Free | 30–45 minutes | A sea stack on the Paphos–Limassol coast road that mythology names as Aphrodite's birthplace, with a pebble beach and roadside viewpoint popular for sunset photos. |
| Paphos Castle | €2.50 | 30–45 minutes | A restored medieval fort at the mouth of Paphos Harbour, originally Byzantine and rebuilt by the Ottomans, with harbour and sea views from its roof. |
| Paphos Harbour and Promenade | Free | 1–2 hours | The working fishing harbour and 2023-renovated seafront walkway lined with restaurants, cafes and boat-trip operators, stretching toward Lighthouse Beach. |
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