Paphos is the most elite resort town on the island of Cyprus, which is also a cultural and historical center of it. In ancient times, Paphos was considered the capital of the island for quite a long time, and today it is just a beautiful ancient city, along with the famous Darnaka, Protaras and Nicosia, which has its history and still does not cease attracting tourists with its cultural heritage. Pathos consists of two parts - the upper and lower city. The upper city is, in fact, the administrative center of Paphos, where there are many different buildings. The lower town is located along the coast with many different restaurants, bars, discos, various entertainment centers and it is in this part of Paphos that there is a huge number of attractions.
Where to go and what to see in Paphos?
Paphos Water Park
A few kilometers from the city is the most popular entertainment center in Cyprus - the Aquapark "Aphrodite". The territory of the water park is 35 thousand square meters. m, where there are 23 slides. Here you will find a huge number of slides extreme for adults and safe for children. In addition, for children a special children's department has been created, where there is a children's pool with waves, a pirate ship and even a volcano. For your safety, the team of professional rescuers is responsible here, and in case of need, the ambulance station staff will always help you.
Aquarium of Paphos
In the heart of the city is the aquarium of Paphos - this amazing place will be an ideal rest for the whole family. The aquarium consists of 72 huge tanks, which were created with the help of the most advanced technology in the US. In each tank there is a special lighting, which emphasizes the beauty of the interesting inhabitants. In addition, the natural landscape, vegetation, waves - all these creators of the aquarium tried to bring the real conditions of the fish habitat closer to the present conditions. As if walking along the seabed you will be able to observe a rich collection of a variety of freshwater and marine fish that were brought from the oceans, seas and rivers from all over the world.
In addition to many different entertainments, as already mentioned, in Paphos there is an exceptional number of places of interest in Cyprus.
Tombs of Kings in Paphos
Royal tombs are carved directly into the rocks of the famous hill Factory. In fact, not a single king was buried here, just the tombs look as majestic and beautiful, that it seems as if they really were created for the burial of the blue blood people. These tombs are like small palaces with columns halls, the walls of which are decorated with paintings, stone carvings and frescoes.
Churches and monasteries of Paphos
In addition to ancient monuments, Paphos stands out among other cities of Cyprus by the number of ancient monasteries, cathedrals and churches of the early Christian period. In the vicinity of Paphos, the basilicas of the 10th-12th centuries are preserved, as well as old churches such as the Church of St. Paraskeva, the Church of Aya Solomoni, the Church of Our Lady of Chrysopolitissa, the Church of Theoskepasti (Hidden by God), etc. There are well-preserved and functioning monasteries in the immediate regions of Paphos - the monastery of St. Neophyte and the monastery of Panagia Chrysorroiatissa.
In fact, these are not all the unique attractions of Paphos, which to this day do not cease to attract tourists and lovers of shopping in Greece from around the world. Here you can also see many different museums, ancient castles and archaeological parks. In addition, you can perfectly relax on the sandy beaches of the city, as well as enjoy the healing air of the surrounding nature.