Paphos
Coastal town in southwest Cyprus, Paphos sits on the water with a walkable centre dense with food, drink, and historic churches. The entire archaeological site has been under UNESCO protection since 1980, and the town was once a major centre of worship for the goddess Aphrodite. The town divides into two levels: Ktima, the commercial upper town, and the lower, seafront Kato Paphos.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population35,961
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.2 km4.5 mi
Paphos: quick answers
Where is Paphos?
Paphos is in Cyprus.
How do you get to Paphos?
The nearest airport is Paphos (PFO), about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Paphos?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is December, with about 108 mm4.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Paphos?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 108 restaurants, 70 cafés and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Paphos?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kolossi, Ayios Dhimitrios and Polis, Cyprus.