Paphos District Highlights by Interest
Paphos District is the south-west corner of the Republic of Cyprus, and it rewards a choice of theme more than a checklist. Pick the interest that matters most and build the day around it. Everything is priced in euros for 2026, and you drive on the left.
If you like history
Start with the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, where the entry fee is EUR 4.50. Roman mosaic floors cover several villas, and an Odeon and the Saranta Kolones fortress ruins stand nearby. Paphos Castle (EUR 2.50) guards the harbour. A little further out, Palaepaphos at Kouklia (EUR 4.50, museum included) marks the old sanctuary of Aphrodite. Tombs of the Kings is a separate ticket of EUR 2.50, about 2 km from the park.
In summer these sites stay open until 19:30, and in winter they shut at 17:00. They do not open on 25 December, 1 January or Orthodox Easter Sunday. The Department of Antiquities (see mcw.gov.cy ) sets the rules.
If you like the sea
Boats to the Blue Lagoon sail from Latchi, a harbour about 40 km north of Paphos. Allow roughly 2.5 to 3 hours on board, and expect adult fares from about EUR 20. Glass-bottom boats sail from the same harbour. Divers should look at Cydive in Kato Paphos, which has operated since 1978. The wreck of the Laboe, a German cruise ship built in 1940, rests at about 27 m off Geroskipou. At Coral Bay, the Amphitheatre is a shore dive of 4 to 12 m.
The sea around Paphos has rock shelves and sea grass. It has no coral reef.
If you like food and wine
Vasilikon Winery in Kathikas and Vouni Panayia Winery in Pano Panayia sit on the district’s two official wine routes. Look out for Xynisteri (white) and Maratheftiko (red) on the tasting lists, and ring the winery to confirm visiting hours. In Geroskipou, Loukoumi Geroskipou is a Turkish delight with an EU geographical indication, sold in factory shops.
If you like short, easy outings
The harbour at Kato Paphos is lit at night, and fish restaurants line the quay. The Archaeological Museum of the Pafos District, on Griva Digeni Avenue in Ktima, is free to enter and closes on Mondays.
Places that need care
Aphrodite’s Rock is a coastal viewpoint with a legend attached. Currents are strong, and drownings have occurred, so keep out of the water. Avakas Gorge is shut to visitors. At Lara beach, the Fisheries Department bans sunbeds, umbrellas and tents from early June to the end of September, and bans staying on the beach at night in nesting season.
For up-to-date advisories check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice and travel.state.gov before you book.
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Booking help
Tours and boat trips are listed on Viator .