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Paphos Castle

Short answer

Paphos Castle (also called the Paphos Fort) stands at the end of the harbour breakwater. The current building dates from the Ottoman period, on the site of earlier Byzantine and Lusignan fortifications. It is the symbol of Paphos and photographs beautifully from the promenade; inside, it is small — a vaulted ground floor and a roof with views over the harbour.

Updated Practical details (hours, prices) not yet verified — check official sources.
Paphos Castle, a square stone fort at the end of the harbour breakwater, in late-afternoon light with the sea beyond and wildflowers on the shore
Photo: Pexels

Why visit Paphos Castle

  • The view from the roof over the harbour and coastline.
  • It is on the way: you will walk past it on the promenade anyway.

How long to spend

20–30 minutes inside. Most of the experience is the walk out along the harbour.

Best time to visit

Late afternoon, then stay on the harbour for sunset. Check closing time — sunset can fall after the castle closes.

Opening hours and tickets

Opening hours change with the season (longer in summer, shorter in winter). We have not yet verified this season's hours — check the Department of Antiquities before you go.

There is an entrance fee set by the Department of Antiquities. We do not publish a price until we have verified the current one; check the official site or pay at the gate.

How to get there

At the western end of Paphos harbour in Kato Paphos — walk along the harbour from the Archaeological Park entrance.

Accessibility

The interior and roof are reached by steps. The harbour approach is flat.

Who might skip it

You are short on time and happy with the outside view — the interior is modest.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paphos Castle worth going inside?

Only briefly. It is small; you are paying for the roof-top view. If you are short on time, the outside and the harbour walk deliver most of the experience.

Plan around it

Attraction

Kato Paphos Archaeological Park

Roman villas with some of the finest mosaics in the Mediterranean, an odeon and a ruined castle, by the harbour.

  • Kato Paphos
  • 2–3 hours
  • €

Attraction

Tombs of the Kings

Underground rock-cut tombs with columned courtyards, on the coast north of the harbour.

  • Tombs of the Kings area
  • 1.5–2 hours
  • €

Experience

Paphos Boat Trips

Harbour cruises, Blue Lagoon trips from Latchi, sunset sails and private charters — which one to pick.

  • Kato Paphos
  • 2–6 hours
  • €€

Itinerary

1 Day in Paphos

One day in Paphos, planned properly: the mosaics and Tombs of the Kings in the cool of the morning, the harbour at sunset — all on foot from Kato Paphos.

  • 1 day
  • Car: no

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Things to Do in Paphos

The best things to do in Paphos, Cyprus — ancient sites, beaches, the Akamas, wine villages and day trips — with how long each takes, who it suits and what to skip.

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