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ABOUT PATHOS
Paphos (or Pafos) is one of the most beautiful and ancient towns of Cyprus. Wherever one treads in Paphos he
comes across its glorious history which dates back thousands of years, when the cult of goddess Aphrodite who
emerged from its seas, flourished in this beautiful part of the world attracting many visitors from the island and
abroad. Today Paphos is a small harbour town , but in Hellenistic and Roman times it was the capital of Cyprus. Still under the spell of her Beauty-Goddess, the area retaining her magic, has remained impact by time. Paphos seduces its visitor with its majestic landscape, lovely coastline, historical treasures and delightful villages where tradition is
still a way of life.
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, Holidays to Paphos are like holidays to paradise and for those who love history, Paphos will seem like heaven. Many people are familiar with the Greek Goddess Aphrodite and it was on the Paphos shoreline that her legend was born. Remnants of this legend can still be seen today in a number of features including The Venus Rock and the Baths of Aphrodite.
Some of the amazing places to see whilst on holidays in Paphos include Paphos Medieval Fort which is located at the harbor, Petra Tou Romiou which is the birthplace of Aphrodite and located 25km from Paphos, The Tombs of the Kings which are spread out over a vast area and are underground tombs that date back to the 4th Century BC. There are also a number of churches and museums to visit too.
Pafos has an air of holiday charm combined with history, and olden-day elegance is lent to the town by its classical style buildings in the upper part of town which leads to the shopping area. The lower part of the town - known as
Kato Pafos has a life of its own albeit so close by, down near the sea -home of the harbour, the fish tavernas, souvenir shops.
Paphos Cyprus consists of two separate areas, the coastal region known as Kato Paphos and the actual town itself
known locally as Pano Paphos. Paphos is extremely popular with a wide range of tourists including English, German, and other European nationalities.Some of the main reasons for this include cheap flights to Paphos and the amazing Paphos weather.
The focal point of the town of Paphos itself is a charming fishing harbour.Located here, you will also find Paphos
fort and a myriad of tavernas and open air cafes all serving excellent food and the catch of the day.
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