Holidays in Paphos, Cyprus
The Lie Of The Land
Paphos itself can be confusing at first glance. There are lots of roads intertwined, and the environment can change considerably when you turn off the main roads. One minute you may be surrounded by shops, the next minute you will be driving past a chicken farm or a field of melons. It helps to familiarise yourself with the above map. There is a large yellow "8" in the centre, that forms a useful road grid to know. Once you have driven around that a few times it will be difficult to remain lost for long. Now, as a tourist, you will probably be interested in the Kato Paphos and Old Town areas the most, and this is reflected by the number of bus stops shown.
There is nothing to stop you from going further afield though. Paphos is a very safe place to explore, and the locals are friendly. You will find plenty of kiosks along the way where you can buy drinks to keep your water levels up.
And there is a LOT more to the Paphos region than Paphos City. On the North coast you have Polis and Pomos. There is the Akamas to the west, Paphos Forest to the east, and smack in the centre is Wine Country, and the beautiful valleys of Ezousa and Xeros. Not to mention Lysos, Kathikas, Polemi, Letymbou, Simou, Amarageti.......
Hotels Along Paphos Sea Front
You can see from previous map that there are a lot of buses along the sea front. This is the strip where a lot of the hotels are. In this film clip we drive along the sea front, and highlight the hotels that we have been able to confirm are open in these COVID times. If your hotel is not listed, don't worry. Our list is by no means exhaustive. If you are unsure, just phone them up and ask. For more information, see our Hotels Open Now directory.
Show Me The Beaches!
So you've seen lots of hotels in the film. What are the beaches like? Fortunately we've got you covered there too. Our beaches directory is pretty exhaustive, and most of them have a virtual tour and lots of additional photographs.
Standard Resorts
COVID won't be the threat it currently is forever. Hopefully some of you will be reading this article long after all the masks have been put back in the closet to await the next pandemic. All the hotels will now be open, so have a look at our more complete list.
Luxury Resorts
And for those of you pushing the boat out...
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Paphos Beaches
Cyprus is beginning to open again, and so are its beaches. How are they going to cope with social distancing on the sunbeds and the surrounding restaurants? We went out to explore the blue flag beaches that Paphos has to offer, to see what the score was. In Part 1 we go from Geroskipou to the main municipal beach...
Polis Beaches Part 1
We've already had a look at how the beaches and restaurants of Paphos and Ayia Napa are coping with the new norms of social distancing. It is time to turn our attention to the Polis coast, and take a look at what the situation is there. In Part 1 we go from Aphrodite's Baths to Polis.Related Pages
MapHolidays in Paphos, Cyprus
Cyprus, and Paphos in particular, is a lovely and safe place for a holiday. We get asked a lot of questions on our forums about where to stay and what to do in Paphos and Cyprus, so we thought we would put together this guide. In it we shall cover getting there, where to stay, what to do and places to eat. It is by no means definitive but will be a useful first place to look if you have any questions regarding your holiday.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
