Waymark

Cyprus · Paphos

Paphos travel guide

Roman mosaics, a harbour castle and wild beaches

Paphos harbour and castle. Photo: unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

4h 30mflight from London
PFOnearest main airport
27° in Augwarmest month
11° in Jancoolest month

Paphos is a relaxed harbour town on the west coast, with a whole UNESCO-listed archaeological park of Roman mosaics and tombs.

It's the base for the Akamas peninsula's wild beaches, Aphrodite's Rock and the vineyards of the hills.

Good forHistoryBeachesCouplesWalking

What Paphos is known for

  • Mosaics

    Roman floors in the Archaeological Park.

  • Tombs of the Kings

    Underground tombs cut in rock.

  • Aphrodite's Rock

    The goddess's birthplace.

  • Akamas

    Wild coast and the Blue Lagoon.

Top things to do in Paphos

  1. 1

    Paphos Archaeological Park

    Mosaics in Roman villas.

    Find tours and tickets
  2. 2

    Tombs of the Kings

    Rock-cut tombs by the sea.

    Find tours and tickets
  3. 3

    Aphrodite's Rock

    Swim round it for luck.

    Find tours and tickets
  4. 4

    The Blue Lagoon, Akamas

    Boat trips from Latchi.

    Find tours and tickets

See all tours and tickets in Paphos

Where to stay in Paphos

Find a hotel in Paphos

Best time to visit Paphos

Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. April to June and September to November: hot and sunny without the August peak.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
11.2 C11°J11.6 C12°F13.6 C14°M16.5 C16°A20.4 C20°M24.4 C24°J27.2 C27°J27.3 C27°A25 C25°S21.6 C22°O17.1 C17°N13.2 C13°D
Bar height is the average temperature in Paphos, °C, 2001–2025 (NASA POWER).

Getting there and around

About 4h 30m from London to PFO, and flights from most UK airports.

Buses link the resorts. A car helps for Akamas.

Find flights to Paphos (PFO)

Shows the cheapest fares for next month on Aviasales, our flight partner. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you. Flight times are straight-line estimates for a direct flight from Heathrow.

Good to know

  • Bring water shoes for rocky beaches.
  • Avoid driving into Akamas without a 4x4.
  • Drive on the left.
Cyprus guidesPlugs & adaptersWhen to go

Paphos FAQ

Is Paphos good for families?

Yes, especially around Coral Bay.

How far is Paphos airport?

About 20 minutes.

More places in Cyprus

Back to the Cyprus travel guide + Add Paphos to your bucket list