Take your next holiday in Paphos

The holiday island of Cyprus is situated in the eastern Mediterranean and is considered to be a stepping stone between Europe, Africa and the Middle East. With a historic past that dates back centuries the island has always been a popular destination for tourists. Cyprus was once given as a gift to Cleopatra from Mark Anthony during Roman times and thanks to it's natural beauty it is easy to see why it was well received. During a holiday in Cyprus you will almost certainley come across the name Aphrodite, she is the mythical Goddess of love and beauty. During a holiday in Paphos it is possible to do a trip to the baths of Aphrodite, a rock pool where she was said to bathe. There are many resorts in Cyprus, however the most popular resort is probably Paphos.

A holiday in Paphos is like a trip back in time, the resort is a paradise for sightseeing, shopping and of course a holiday is not usually complete without a beach. Paphos is set on the sunny western coast and offers an abundance of historical sites that are very popular with tourists, sites include the Tomb of the Kings, a large area of tombs which are carved out of the solid rock and that dates back as far as the 4th century BC and Paphos Castle, a Byzantine fort that origins dates back to the 13th century, which overlooks the historic harbour. Paphos was once the capital of Cyprus while it was under the rule of Alexander the Great and was a thriving port, in fact it remained the capital for seven centuries whilst also under Roman rule.

Moving forward to modern days, many people head for a Paphos holiday attracted by the excellent range of hotels the resort offers. Kato Paphos is the area where many of the modern hotels are based and is the main hub for tourists, it is home to the harbour and castle, has a wide range of waterfront bars and restaurants and further inland has a bar street that offers more bars and nightclubs. The old town of Paphos is a typical small Cypriot town which has a bustling market as well as museums and churches. Just up the road from Paphos is Coral Bay, it is the newest area to be developed for holidays in Paphos area, the main attraction for this area are the fantastic sandy beaches that attract sun worshippers all day long. Coral Bay boasts new modern hotels and a good selection of bars, discos and tavernas. Thanks to the island's reputation of love and romance, weddings in Cyprus are very popular and many couples choose the old churches of Paphos as their place to get married while staying in one of the many luxury hotels.

The climate in Cyprus offers mild winters with hot summers meaning a holiday in Paphos can be enjoyed all year round and there is an excellent range of flights available from most UK airports see our website for a holiday from your local airport.