Dramatic rocky coves, fiery sunsets, UNESCO mosaics, and the sandy bays of Coral 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.
Legendary sea stack birthplace of the goddess of love, dramatic surf, pebble beach, and iconic sunset viewpoint.
Breathtaking all year. Golden hour and sunset are particularly magical here.
Emerald natural swimming pool fed by mountain waterfalls near Koili village, with shaded rope swings.
Best May through October for cooling canyon swims.
Historic Sacred Gardens of Aphrodite, protected PGI traditional Loukoumi delights, and 9th-century church.
Wonderful year-round cultural and culinary stop.
Early Christian underground rock chapel with a sacred wishing tree and holy underground spring in Kato Paphos.
Accessible all year, offering a peaceful, naturally cool retreat.
World-famous UNESCO Roman mosaics depicting ancient mythology, amphitheatre Odeon, and coastal lighthouse.
Excellent from autumn through spring. Shaded modern pavilions protect the delicate mosaic floors.
Cargo ship stranded on sea caves rocks since 2011, iconic sunset photography spot, and Oniro by the Sea lounge.
Year-round stunner; sunsets are unforgettable in all seasons.
Monumental 4th-century BC subterranean necropolis carved into seaside bedrock with Doric peristyle courtyards (UNESCO).
October through May offers mild exploring weather. Midsummer visits should start at 8:30 AM opening.
Sculpted white limestone bluffs riddled with sea caverns, rock arches, and dramatic sunset views.
Mesmerizing year-round; winter storms create thunderous ocean spray against the arches.
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.
Tiny authentic fishing haven with colorful bobbing boats, a clifftop whitewashed chapel, and Geronisos Island views.
Enchanting year-round; renowned as one of Cyprus's premier western sunset viewpoints.
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.
12th-century mountain monastery famed for sacred icons, heritage wine cellars, and sweeping valley terrace views.
Fresh mountain air makes this a delightful escape from summer coastal heat.
12th-century cave hermitage hand-carved into limestone cliffs adorned with masterwork Byzantine frescoes.
Pleasantly sheltered year-round inside the cool green mountain hollow.
Excavations of a 6th-century pilgrimage port featuring intricate mosaic floors, a baptistery, and cliffside tombs.
Spring and autumn provide comfortable exploring temperatures on this exposed coastal headland.
Tiny tranquil hamlet in an emerald valley preserving heritage stone water mills and a 16th-century chapel.
Spring transforms the valley into a blooming sea of almond blossoms and wild herbs.
Secret waterfall concealed inside a mossy limestone grotto accessible through a narrow rock tunnel.
Most spectacular and flowing strong December through May; summer flow is lighter but the cave remains cool.
Ridge trail in the Akamas heights offering dual panoramas of both the eastern and western Cyprus coastlines.
Spring blankets the trail in rare wild orchids; clear winter days offer views all the way to Turkey's Taurus mountains.
Enchanting 16th-century arched stone bridge hidden beneath giant plane trees along the Ezousa River.
Brimming with fresh water in winter and spring; provides deep natural shade in summer.
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.
Colossal 70-meter freestanding limestone monolith towering over the Ezousa River Valley.
Spring is magical as the river valley blooms with wildflowers and bird songs.
Byzantine-Ottoman stone coastal fort guarding Kato Paphos harbour, with rooftop vistas over fishing boats.
Year-round attraction, wonderfully illuminated after dark.
Grand 4th-century basilica ruins sheltering the historic marble pillar where Saint Paul was flogged before converting Cyprus.
Open daily year-round with free admission.
The largest and most photogenic 16th-century Venetian stone arch bridge spanning the Diarizos River in Paphos Forest.
Spectacular in winter and spring when the river flows strong; cool and shaded in summer.
Hauntingly scenic deserted stone village with medieval Templar roots on the shores of Asprokremmos Dam.
Best in spring and autumn or at golden hour; completely exposed to the sun in summer.
Cyprus's largest wildlife and bird park featuring giraffe feeding, elephants, lemurs, and daily parrot shows.
Open 365 days a year; arrive at 9:00 AM in summer for cooler temperatures.
UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary where the cult of Aphrodite flourished, paired with a Lusignan manor museum.
Great year-round; the indoor manor museum offers shade during warmer days.
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.
Spacious Blue Flag beach protected by breakwaters with grassy lawns, beach bars, and generous free parking.
Great swimming May to November; popular year-round for seaside lunches and walks.
Rare 9th-century five-domed Byzantine basilica preserving multi-layered frescoes from the 8th to 15th centuries.
Open year-round; cool stone interior in summer.
Scenic Natura 2000 river valley trail beneath the towering 70-meter Episkopi limestone monolith.
Best hiked between November and May when the river flows and spring wildflowers bloom.
