Pafos :: Cyprus

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Pafos, a small charming harbor town, on the west of the island, which has been, during certain times in antiquity, the capital of Cyprus, has a history which goes back literally thousands of years, and has always attracted visitors from the rest of the island and abroad.

Pafos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was a centre of the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. Aphrodite's legendary birthplace was on this island, where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th century B.C.The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that the site is of exceptional architectural and historical value.

Pafos Harbor and Castle

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Pafos Touring
The city of Pafos has a great variety of sights, tourist attractions and places of interest. Whenever you are interested in getting to know the historical city or entertaining oneself, one will be able to find a place that satisfies their demands. With a population of just 28.000 Pafos nestles In the lee of the Western Troodos Mountains, which add another dimension to this area of scenic beauty. The recent addition of its own international airport nearby has opened up the Pafos area, and the resort is graced with some luxury

hotels along the coastline. Pafos is entwined with Greek mythology, and the legendary birth of Afrodite on her shores brought fame and worshippers there to follow the cult of the Goddess. Landmarks associated with Afrodite are the chunky, rugged rocks of her beautiful birth shore known as the Afrodite Rocks or "Petra tou Romiou"
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Accommodation in Pafos
Pafos is a place specially created for holidays. Throughout Pafos area, Pafos town, Yeroskipou, Peyia, Polis Chrysohous and the entire countryside with all its colorful tradition,the visitor is enchanted by the wonders of nature's special gifts. This part of the island possesses all the elements of a perfect holiday location, small sandy beaches that rank high on the list of some of Europe's best, lush natural surroundings, accommodation facilities for all budgets, entertainment to suit all tastes and infinite sporting activities for all ages.

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