The colourful and intricate Roman mosaics to be found in Paphos are a must for all visitors to Cyprus. They were discovered by accident in the 1960's - further excavation revealed a number of Roman houses all with spectacular mosaics, depicting scenes from ancient mythology. The mosaics give a clue to the wealthy and opulent lives of some of the Roman Paphiots. The main sites are the House of Dionysos, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus. The mosaics can be found near t... [read more]

The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis located just over a mile north-west of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. The underground tombs, many of which date back to the fourth century BC, are carved out of the solid rock, and are thought to have been the burial sites of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials up to 3 CE (the name comes from the magnificence of the tombs but no kings were in fact buried here). Some of the tombs feature Doric columns and frescoed walls. Archaeological ex... [read more]

48 km north of Paphos. This is an area of breathtaking beauty associated with Aphrodite. According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite used to bathe in the pool of the nearby natural grotto, which is shaded by a fig tree. A trail from the Baths takes you to Fontana Amorosa (8 km from the baths, at the end of the Akamas Peninsula). From this trail, you can enjoy and superb views and natural beauty. ... [read more]