Paphos

Paphos is regarded as the most attractive and ideal location on Cyprus in which to live, it enjoys the best climate on the island with slightly cooler summers and milder shorter winters. Surrounded by a number of smaller outlying villages there are plenty of areas in Paphos to purchase property, there are locations to suit everyone – walking distance to the beaches and shops or inland on elevated hilltops with panoramic views.

The Paphos region is surrounded by a dramatic coastline with breathtaking seascapes and magical sunsets. The countryside beautiful throughout the year with citrus fruit plantations numerous banana plantations. Inland, it is an easy drive up to the cool fir-covered Troodos Mountains, were forgotten villages still exist in the traditional ways.

The rugged Akamas peninsula with its un-spoilt surroundings and the Turtle Nesting Reserve is perfect for a day trip.

Steeped in history and natural beauty, Paphos was named a UNESCO World Heritage Town in 1980.

The rest of the island is easily accessible by the nearby motorway connection. Paphos International Airport is just 15 mins drive from the harbour area with the number of flights and different carriers increasing all the time, whilst the new Larnaca International Airport is 90 minutes drive away.

The wide range of shops, supermarkets, traditional tavernas and multi-cultural restaurants along with other facilities such as exceptional medical care services and international schooling, provide ease and convenience of living. Paphos also enjoys a strong ex-patriot community, with many clubs and organisations available to meet new friends and provide helpful support if relocating to a new residence.

Sites

• Agia Solomoni Church - The scared tree at the entrance is said to cure ailments.
• Aphrodite's Baths - An area in the Akamas between Polis and Cape Arnaouti. It's a small grotto shaded by an old fig tree, legend has it that the goddess Aphrodite used to bathe there.
• Medieval Fort - Paphos focal point is the fishing harbour and adjacent the fort which was originally built by the Byzantine. Beautiful preserved floors dating back to 3rd century.
• Petra tou Romiou - This area has one of the most beautiful coastlines in Cyprus. According to mythology, Aphrodite rose from the waves.

Golf

• Tombs of the Kings - No royalty was actually buried here, but these impressive underground tombs are carved out of solid rock.
• Tsada Golf Club - The club is situated near Tsada village and is a 15-minute drive north from Paphos town. It plays to a par 72 and measures over 6,000 metres. Clubhouse facilities include a bar, restaurant, tennis, outdoor swimming pool, a driving range and putting green.
• The Secret Valley Golf Club - Located 18kms east of Paphos near Petra tou Romiou, and stretching down from craggy wooded hillsides to the Mediterranean Sea. It is an 18-hole course, plays to a par 72, and created within a two and a half thousand acre estate.

Museums

• Byzantine Museum – spectacular religious icons and wall paintings
• Archaeological Museum - it includes monuments from prehistoric times through to the Roman era and medieval period. On the World Heritage list.
• Ethnographic Museum – see how people used to live in days gone by 
• Geroskipou Folk Art Museum– impressive collection of folk art and crafts from 19 and 20th century.
• The Turnkish Baths - near the old Market Place, they now function as a museum and municipal cultural centre.

Art

• En Plo - Located at the harbor in Kato Paphos and presents a great number of exhibitions throughout the year.
• Kykkos Gallery - Promotes local talent, and exhibits both Cypriot and foreign works of art.

Family Fun

• Aphrodite Water Park - A top-quality water park for all the family.
• Paphos Aquarium - Enter a mysterious underwater world and admire a spectacular array of colourful fish from different oceans, seas and rivers around the world.
• Bowling - Always a great favourite with the kids, there are two bowling centers.