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7 Days in Paphos

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A week lets you cover the whole region at a sane pace: the town, the north coast, Aphrodite's coast, the wild Akamas, a beach rest day, the Troodos mountains and a last day in the hills.

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Seven days is where Paphos stops being a checklist. We have built in a rest day — in summer you will want it. Swap Troodos for Limassol if you prefer a city day.

Day 1 · Paphos town

Ancient Paphos on foot

The UNESCO sites, the harbour and sunset — all in and around Kato Paphos, no car needed.

  1. Morning

    Kato Paphos Archaeological Park

    Be at the gate at opening. Go straight to the House of Dionysus while it is quiet, then the House of Theseus, the House of Aion and the Odeon. Allow 2–2.5 hours.

  2. Late morning

    Tombs of the Kings

    A 5-minute taxi or short bus ride north. Climb down into the larger peristyle tombs. About 1.5 hours — carry water.

  3. Lunch

    Lunch in Kato Paphos

    Head back towards the harbour and eat a block or two inland, where menus tend to be better value than on the waterfront.

  4. Afternoon

    Rest, swim, then St Paul's Pillar

    Sit out the hottest hours at the hotel or on the promenade beaches, then walk to Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa and St Paul's Pillar.

  5. Sunset

    Harbour and Paphos Castle

    Walk out along the harbour to the castle for the late light.

  6. Dinner

    Meze in Kato Paphos

    Order a full meze and let it come. Allow two hours.

Day 2 · Aphrodite's coast

Old Town, Geroskipou and Aphrodite's coast

Everyday Paphos in the morning, then east along the coast to the Sanctuary of Aphrodite and sunset at Petra tou Romiou.

  1. Morning

    Paphos Old Town

    Browse the municipal market, walk the streets around Kennedy Square and have coffee where residents do.

  2. Lunch

    Lunch in Geroskipou

    Drive 10 minutes east. See the five-domed Agia Paraskevi church and pick up loukoumi.

  3. Afternoon

    Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Kouklia

    An hour at the site and museum of ancient Palaepaphos. Check the closing time.

  4. Sunset

    Petra tou Romiou

    Ten minutes further east. Swim if it is calm and stay for sunset.

  5. Dinner

    Dinner back in Paphos

    Return to Paphos town for dinner — around 30 minutes' drive.

Day 3 · Polis & Latchi

Polis, Latchi and the Blue Lagoon

Over the hills to the north coast for the clearest water in the region.

  1. Morning

    Boat from Latchi to the Blue Lagoon

    Leave Paphos by 8:30 for a morning departure — or book a trip with hotel transfers.

  2. Lunch

    Fish lunch at Latchi harbour

    Tavernas line the harbour.

  3. Afternoon

    Baths of Aphrodite and the nature trail

    See the grotto, then walk the first section of the Aphrodite trail for views over the bay.

  4. Sunset

    Swim at Latchi or a coffee in Polis

    Then drive back over the hills before dark.

Day 4 · Western Akamas

The wild Akamas

Gorge walking and an empty turtle beach on the western Akamas — by 4x4 or jeep safari.

  1. Morning

    Avakas Gorge

    Start early and walk into the gorge before the heat. Check it is open after rain.

  2. Late morning

    Lara Bay

    Continue along the coastal track to Lara. No facilities — bring food, water and shade.

  3. Afternoon

    Back via Coral Bay

    Rinse off with a swim at Coral Bay on the way home.

Day 5 · Coral Bay & Peyia

Slow day: Coral Bay

A deliberate rest day, with the best sandy beach in the area and the sea caves at sunset.

  1. Morning

    Coral Bay

    Arrive early for a good spot. Rent sunbeds or bring shade.

  2. Lunch

    Lunch in Coral Bay

    Plenty of casual options near the beach.

  3. Afternoon

    Paphos Zoo (families) or more beach

    If you have children, the zoo is 15 minutes away.

  4. Sunset

    Peyia sea caves

    Sunset on the cliffs.

Day 6 · Mountains

Troodos Mountains

A long but rewarding day in the cool mountains — pick one cultural focus.

  1. Morning

    Drive into the Troodos

    Leave by 8:30. Choose one focus: a painted church or Kykkos Monastery.

  2. Lunch

    Mountain village lunch

    Village tavernas around Platres or the Marathasa valley.

  3. Afternoon

    Short forest walk

    A nature trail near Troodos square, then head back before dark.

Day 7 · Hills & wine villages

Monastery and wine villages

A slower final day in the hills, ending at the harbour.

  1. Morning

    Agios Neophytos Monastery

    The frescoed hermitage, 20 minutes north.

  2. Lunch

    Kathikas and the Laona villages

    Lunch and a tasting on the plateau.

  3. Sunset

    Last sunset at the harbour

    Back down to Paphos for a final walk along the harbour.

Tips for this itinerary

  • Put the Troodos day mid-week when you are rested — it is the longest drive.
  • Keep one day flexible for weather.

Keep planning

Itinerary

5 Days in Paphos

Five days in Paphos: ancient sites, the Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's coast, the wine villages and a day in the wild western Akamas.

  • 5 days
  • Car: yes

Day trip

Troodos Mountains

Pine forests, painted churches and mountain villages — a long but rewarding day from Paphos.

  • Troodos Mountains
  • Full day

Planning

Where to Stay in Paphos

Where to stay in Paphos by trip type: Kato Paphos for first-timers, Coral Bay for beaches, the Old Town for local life, Polis for quiet — and without a car.

Things to do

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.