- Benefits of staying in Paphos
- The most expensive resort in Cyprus - for history lovers
- Beach vacation
How to identify the most expensive resort in Cyprus? What data should you be guided by when considering Cypriot cities? The Cyprus Ministry of Tourism has compiled a rating of the level of tourist spending in local resorts. It turned out that in the city of Paphos, located in the southwest of the island, vacationers leave 10% more money than in other cities. This indicates a higher level of prices and orientation of Paphos towards a wealthy public. Despite this, Paphos has long been the most popular resort in Cyprus. It is chosen for their own vacation by about one third of travelers arriving in Cyprus.
Benefits of staying in Paphos
What attracts many tourists who rent apartments or hotel rooms in Paphos?
- Paphos is a city with an ancient and interesting history;
- it is a calm resting place for a measured, unhurried rest; there are no noisy nightclubs and playgrounds here;
- the main attraction of Paphos is its cozy rocky beaches and lovely coves;
- the presence of an international airport;
- an abundance of historical monuments, thanks to which the entire territory of the city is under the protection of UNESCO.
The most expensive resort in Cyprus - for history lovers
Paphos is the place mentioned in ancient Greek myths as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. The settlement on the site of the present village of Kuklia, which is located 12 km from the present city, existed for several millennia BC. NS. In those days, there was a sanctuary where Aphrodite was revered. The messengers of many ancient rulers came to bow to the goddess and ask her about the sore point. Then, for three centuries, Paphos was subject to Ancient Egypt.
New Paphos, that is, the modern most expensive resort in Cyprus, was founded, according to legend, by one of the defenders of Troy - Agapenor. The city appeared on the shore of a convenient harbor and soon became more popular than the old settlement. The Roman proconsul - the governor of the local province - made Paphos his capital. For a time, the post of local proconsul was held by Cicero. Several other historical figures are associated with Paphos, for example, the apostle Paul and the apostle Barnabas.
Quite a few sights have survived since then, which are definitely worth seeing if you are lucky enough to stay in Paphos. These are the Roman villas of Dionysus and Theseus with unique mosaics, an old stone amphitheater, Byzantine temples, the Paphos fortress, erected at the end of the 16th century on the site of an older building.
Beach vacation
The most expensive resort in Cyprus, which is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, can be visited at any time of the year. In winter it is rainy and not crowded, but that's the beauty. The bathing season opens at the end of spring. Paphos beaches are mostly concrete, which does not suit everyone. Many hotels have their own beaches, and sometimes three-star hotels have beaches that are more comfortable and cozy than five-star "grandees". Therefore, when choosing a hotel, you should be guided by the reviews of those travelers who have already stayed there. For sissies, a dozen kilometers from Paphos there is a sandy beach, which is located on the shores of Coral Bay. Next door is the less popular Corallia Beach with wonderful taverns serving fish that have splashed in the sea since morning. There is a sandy beach within the city limits. It is located near the municipal beach and is called Faros.
Behind the beaches of Coral Bay and Corallia lies the wild Lara Beach, which will surely appeal to wildlife lovers. This tranquil place is popular with turtles. They lay their eggs here. It happens in the evening or at night. Scaring turtles is not recommended. And so that tourists do not accidentally step on the future turtle offspring, egg clutches are protected with metal mini-fences.
