12th-century cave hermitage hand-carved into limestone cliffs adorned with masterwork Byzantine frescoes.
Tucked inside a tranquil wooded valley just 10 km north of Paphos, this is one of Cyprus's spiritual treasures. In 1159, the hermit Neophytos hollowed out his cliffside cell, chapel, and tomb (the Enkleistra) by hand.
The rock-cut sanctuary preserves rare, vibrant late-12th-century frescoes among the finest in the Orthodox world. Below sits the graceful 16th-century main monastery church and museum.
10 km north of Paphos via Mesogi and Tala village. Bus 604 runs from Paphos Karavella station.
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Emerald natural swimming pool fed by mountain waterfalls near Koili village, with shaded rope swings.
Best May through October for cooling canyon swims.
Spacious open pebble-sand bay flanked by banana plantations with the beloved Sea You Sunset Beach Bar.
Great beach lounging from May to October; winter brings impressive surf rolling into the bay.
Paphos's best sandy beach set in a sheltered horseshoe bay with gentle stone-free entry.
May through late October for swimming; great sunsets year-round.
Renowned culinary village on the Laona plateau, home to Vasilikon Winery and top-tier village tavernas.
Lively year-round; mountain breezes make dinner on outdoor patios delightfully cool in midsummer.
Calm, shallow Blue Flag sandy bay just north of Coral Bay, sheltered by a breakwater and ideal for toddlers.
Warm swimming from late April through November; Blue Flag certified.
Atmospheric hilltop historic quarter featuring the municipal market, street art, and dramatic sea vistas.
Delightful in all seasons; sunset strolls through the restored lanes are magical.
