Paphos is the pearl of Cyprus. This city is far from other popular resorts, there are fewer tourists, which means a quieter vacation. Paphos is located in the unique Akamas Nature Reserve, famous for its clean air and wild beaches.
Paphos is a very compact and comfortable city. There are no traffic jams, a well-developed system of urban public transport, taxis and car rentals. At the same time, Paphos has a number of truly unique places that you can get and see on your own without spending money on excursions.
If you want to get acquainted with the history of the city and the island in general, visit the Archaeological Museum, which is a branch of the Nicosia Museum.
The historic center of Paphos is the port, where the port fortress has been preserved. Now there is a great place for photo shoots, a wide promenade and observation decks. The Catacombs of Saint Solomon are located a few kilometers from the port. It is visited by pilgrims who have heard about the unique pistachio tree that grows in front of the entrance to the catacombs. By tying a ribbon to a tree, you can heal from diseases.
But Paphos is not primarily museums, but the legends and stories that have glorified this place. After all, it was here that the goddess of love Aphrodite came ashore. This place is still considered the most romantic in Cyprus. There are many places in Paphos that are associated with myths and legends of Ancient Greece. In the Akamas reserve, in the town of Latchi, there is both the bay of Aphrodite and the trail of Aphrodite (difficult hiking).
And if you do not want to travel outside the city, you can visit the baths of Adonis. There is a large park, but the main one is a small pond with a waterfall, which, according to legends, gives girls youth and beauty.
