Imposing shoreline pilgrimage church set against the dramatic mountain cliffs of Tilliria, overlooking the sea.
The Church of Saint Raphael in Pachyammos is among the most revered pilgrimage sites on the island. Set dramatically on a coastal terrace at the foot of the pine-covered Tilliria mountains, it looks directly over the open sea.
Pilgrims visit to venerate the icons of Saints Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene. The spacious marble plaza outside commands sweeping panoramic views over the breaking waves.
25 km northeast of Polis along scenic coastal road E704 past Pomos.
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Ancient cliffside amphitheaters, sea caves, and dramatic headlands facing the setting Mediterranean sun.
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Dramatic northwestern outpost boasting a colorful fishing cove, cliffside taverna, and the mythical Dragon's Cave.
Great all year; wild, untamed, and refreshingly secluded compared to the southern coast.
Dramatic northwestern headland where pine-covered mountains plunge straight into the sapphire sea.
Breathtaking year-round; the coastal drive from Polis to Pomos is one of the finest road trips on the island.
Serene miles-long dark sand and pebble beach where fragrant pine forests reach down to the water's edge.
Great from May through October; spectacular sea sunsets year-round.
5th-century BC Persian royal palace perched dramatically on a 250m sheer cliff overlooking Petra tou Limniti.
Incredible from October through May; panoramic sunsets bathe the cliff edge in fiery copper light.
Tranquil forestry station deep in Paphos Forest featuring an enclosure for the endemic Cyprus mouflon.
Great all year; in spring, you may spot newborn mouflon lambs grazing peacefully.
Charming stone-paved market town center paired with a long sandy shore fringed by a fragrant eucalyptus grove.
Pleasant year-round; the eucalyptus trees offer cooling shade and rich scent during summer.
