Hidden History of Paphos: Ancient Sites Tourists Completely Ignore


In recent films we've looked at the archaeological remains uncovered next to Kefalos Beach Holiday Resort. I mentioned that there were quite a few sites in Paphos that seemed pretty much forgotten about, and people asked for more information. So in this film we take a tour of numerous off-the-beaten-track sites you can find within a mile or two of the centre of Paphos. It turns out that at least one of them is not as forgotten as I thought...

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Cyprus 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.

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Cyprus Road Trip 02: Paphos - Coast to Coast

Newly published, our second Paphos Road trip takes you from coast to coast. Visit Coral Bay, Sea Caves, Agios Georgios, various traditional villages and more besides, as you travel to the Baths of Aphrodite on the Polis coast. And on the way back, we throw in an abandoned village for good measure.

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Latest Cyprus Travel Information

All flights to Paphos are running normally apart from those to the Middle East. At Larnaca airport Middle East flights are still disrupted. All European flights are running normally though, with the exception of one BA route. Foreign Office Advice remains unchanged. We've compiled a list of useful links should you have any queries about yout travel plans. We will pin this topic until that situation changes.
Cyprus Travel Update - March 9th 2026
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Cyprus Travel Update - March 9th 2026

All flights to Paphos are running normally today and tomorrow. At Larnaca airport Middle East flights are still disrupted. All European flights are running normally though, with the exception of one BA route. Foreign Office Advice remains unchanged. We've compiled a list of useful links should you have any queries about yout travel plans.
Cyprus Travel Update - March 8th 2026
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Cyprus Travel Update - March 8th 2026

All flights to Paphos are running normally today. At Larnaca airport Middle East flights are still disrupted. All European flights are running normally though, with the exception of one BA route. Petrol prices show slight increase. We've compiled a list of useful links should you have any queries about yout travel plans. Foreign Office Advice remains unchanged.
Cyprus Travel Update - March 7th 2026
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Cyprus Travel Update - March 7th 2026

All European flights to Paphos are running normally today, including TUI. At Larnaca airport Middle East flights are still disrupted. All flights from the UK are running normally though, with the exception of one BA route. We've compiled a list of useful links should you have any queries about yout travel plans. Foreign Office Advice remains unchanged.