Paphos is a beautiful region of Cyprus best known for its rich culture and historical sites. Many tourists come to Paphos and stay in holiday rentals.
They have a great selection of holiday villas, cottages and apartments in Paphos to rent as holiday homes. Self-catering holiday accommodation is popular with tourists in this region of Cyprus who are interested in its past history.
Tourists can explore the various archaeological sites in this wonderful city. It is also famous for its water activities, adventure tours, and shopping. The area is also popular with lovers of water sports.
The combination of warm weather and beautiful beaches is an ideal combination. Paphos has numerous beaches that are famous for their water sports and many are ideal for parasailing, jet skiing and scuba diving.
One of the best things to do in Paphos is to go to the Aphrodite Water Park. This water park offers several attractions, children’s pools with a boat and a lazy river. It is suitable for all age groups and many families like to come here at least once during their Paphos holidays.
No Paphos holiday is complete without shopping. There are several malls that offer a wide variety of shopping outlets. Paphos is famous for its giftware and craft materials such as ceramic pots, embroidered bed linen and Lefkara lace. There are also many shops for handmade materials at almost every end of the roads and along the ports.
Another thing Paphos is famous for is its delicious dishes such as the various varieties of fish including mullet and sea bass. The most popular dish on this island is Halloumi, made especially from sheep’s milk and cheese made from goat’s milk. The dish is usually served as a grilled appetizer with a cold bear.
The Paphos mosaics can also be seen on holiday in this part of Cyprus. It is one of the best preserved monuments and is almost 2000 years old. These mosaics are designed very beautifully. Here the tourist can see the mosaics of a Roman emperor made with small and shiny stones. These mosaics can easily attract the attention of tourists as they are so impressive and in perfect condition.
Nature lovers can also enjoy the famous Paphos Sanctuary of Aphrodite, which was built around the 12th century and is home to various beautiful plants. Amazing species of birds are also here and are worth watching. There is a beautiful museum inside the sanctuary famous for its craft materials and various finds from the area.
There are also the Christian catacombs famous for their sacred tree. This tree has many devotees and is believed to cure the problems of those who hang a thread and a piece of cloth from the branches of this tree. The mosaic floor of this tomb is very beautiful and is almost 200 years old.
Paphos is an area of Cyprus that is steeped in history and culture. When you go on holiday to Phos, you can stay in a holiday villa, a cottage or an apartment with a kitchen. You can then use these holiday homes as a base to explore the local area and get acquainted with the local culture and way of life.