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Paphos
Mosaics, myth and Mediterranean calm
27°CNow (avg)
April–June and September–OctoberBest time
BeachVibe
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Paphos pairs a laid-back resort with UNESCO-listed antiquity: the Tombs of the Kings, harbour castle and the famous Roman mosaics sit beside an easy beachfront. The pace is gentler than the eastern resorts.
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Paphos pairs a laid-back resort with UNESCO-listed antiquity: the Tombs of the Kings, harbour castle and the famous Roman mosaics sit beside an easy beachfront. The pace is gentler than the eastern resorts.
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Country: CyprusLanguage: Greek, EnglishCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: EET (UTC+2)
PaphosExplore experiencesThe vibe & who it suits
Paphos pairs a laid-back resort with UNESCO-listed antiquity: the Tombs of the Kings, harbour castle and the famous Roman mosaics sit beside an easy beachfront. The pace is gentler than the eastern resorts.
Best forHistory-and-resort blends, families, couples and culture seekers
When to goApril–June and September–October
Getting aroundKato Paphos is walkable; buses run the coast; a car opens up the Akamas and Troodos
Maybe skip ifYou want a party scene
Average weather · Paphos
Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.
🗓️ Best time to visit: May–Oct
Jan11°💧 77%🌧️ 89mm
Feb12°💧 76%🌧️ 55mm
Mar14°💧 73%🌧️ 33mm
Apr17°💧 70%🌧️ 18mm
May20°💧 67%🌧️ 13mm
Jun24°💧 66%🌧️ 5mm
Jul27°💧 65%🌧️ 2mm
Aug27°💧 68%🌧️ 3mm
Sep25°💧 67%🌧️ 10mm
Oct22°💧 67%🌧️ 27mm
Nov17°💧 69%🌧️ 43mm
Dec13°💧 75%🌧️ 92mm
Source: NASA POWER · Last checked Jun 20, 2026
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Paphos Archaeological Park
The UNESCO-listed park at Kato Paphos, famous for the intricate Roman mosaic floors of the Houses of Dionysus, Theseus and Aion.
Tickets on Tiqets →Tombs of the Kings
The monumental underground necropolis carved from solid rock, where Hellenistic and Roman officials were buried in peristyle-court tombs.
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The medieval fort guarding Paphos harbour, originally Byzantine and rebuilt by the Ottomans — the backdrop to the annual Aphrodite Festival.
Tickets on Tiqets →Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia (Palaipaphos)
The ancient sanctuary of the goddess Aphrodite at Old Paphos, one of antiquity’s most important pilgrimage sites, with an on-site museum.
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