The district of Pafos (Paphos), located on the west coast of Cyprus, is surrounded by a romantic atmosphere and seduces its visitors with its majestic landscape, historical sites, splendid coasts, medieval monasteries, Byzantine and delightful churches villages where tradition is still a way of life.

The famous Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock) is located on the west coast, about halfway between Limassol and Pafos. It is probably one of the most beautiful and photographed natural places in Cyprus. The history of this rock, shrouded in myth and legend, is fascinating. It is known as the mythological place where Aphrodite was brought ashore on the sea foam. Another legend is that the Greek hero, Digenis Akritas, threw the giant rock into the sea to destroy some Saracen enemy ships.

During the Hellenistic and Roman period Pafos was the capital of Cyprus. This city is of such remarkable historical value that UNESCO added it to the list of World Cultural Heritage. The splendid mosaics that date back between the second and fifth centuries AD and depict scenes from Greek mythology, the underground tombs of the kings (an imposing former Roman burial site overlooking the Mediterranean), the pillar of San Paolo and the small medieval castle are among the most visited places of interest.

The city is made up of two distinct neighborhoods: the tourist Kato (lower) Pafos and the old, more characteristic Ktima (upper) or Pano Pafos. Developing in modern times, Pafos boasts luxury accommodation, quality services, cosmopolitan nightlife. Next to the Roman port and the medieval castle, visitors can enjoy the culture under the stars, such as the annual opera show.
The monastery of Agios Neophytos has wonderfully colorful frescoes painted on the walls in a cave that the hermit carved from the mountain. The Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery deserves to be visited with its beautiful icons and a taste of the vintage wine produced locally from its cellar.