Tue 7th Oct 2008
- Paphos Travel Guide & City Information
With its only population of 27.000 inhabitants Paphos is the capital of Cyprus' western region. Most of the inhabitants work as employees in various branches of tourism, because there is not much industry.
Paphos consists of two areas: the coastal resort area (Kato Paphos) and the town itself (Kito Paphos) which is slightly inland.
Paphos is very popular with tourists, and especially with German and Scandinavian tourists. Among its attractions are its ancient mosaic floors, its beautiful old harbour, its modern hotels and restaurants, situated along the seaside promenade.Other sights include an archaeological museum, the Byzantine castle of Paphos, the Tombs of the Kings, St. Pauls Pillar and the Temple of Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty0.
The main shopping lane, which runs parallel to the beach promenade, is the ideal tourists' marketplace.