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Things to do in Paphos
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in April, May, June, September, October and November.
Things to do
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The archaeological park and its mosaics
Roman houses with mythological mosaic floors, among the finest in the Mediterranean. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument3 hr≈ €5best in the morning
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The Tombs of the Kings
Tombs carved into the rock, with colonnaded courtyards, by the sea. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hr 30 min≈ €3best in the morning
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Aphrodite’s Rock
The beach where the goddess is said to have risen from the foam, between two white rocks. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryBeach2 hrFreebest in the evening
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The Akamas peninsula and the Blue Lagoon
A wild coast with no paved road, and turquoise water to dive into from the boat. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature6 hr≈ €30takes the whole day
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The Avakas Gorge
A narrow cleft between two limestone walls, hiked for three kilometers.
Adventure and sportsNature3 hrFreebest in the morning
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Omodos and commandaria
A village of cobbled lanes in the Troodos Mountains, and commandaria, a sweet wine dating back to the Middle Ages. On Wikipedia
FoodRelaxation4 hr≈ €15best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Paphos: in April, May, June, September, October and November, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October, where to go in November.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 °C / 63 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 12 |
| February | 16 °C / 61 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 6 |
| March | 20 °C / 68 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 7 |
| April ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 7 |
| May ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 7 |
| June ideal | 30 °C / 86 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 1 |
| July | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 0 |
| August | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 1 |
| September ideal | 30 °C / 86 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 2 |
| October ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 3 |
| November ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 6 |
| December | 19 °C / 66 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 13 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €50
- Mid-range
- €90
- Comfort
- €170
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 970 kg
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Cyprus
- Plugs
- Type G, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the left
Near Paphos
- Larnaca and Ayia Napa Cyprus, 110 km
- Antalya Türkiye, 280 km
- Fethiye and Ölüdeniz Türkiye, 360 km
- Rhodes Greece, 420 km
- Amman Jordan, 450 km
- Pamukkale Türkiye, 460 km