Paphos is located on southwestern Cyprus and it offers visitors a great holiday destination to get away from it all and enjoy a Mediterranean getaway. There are a great range of flights to Paphos, which means that getting there is easier than ever.

The town itself has a population of around 50,000 and it is made up of two coastal resort areas - Kato Paphos and Pano Paphos. The beaches and coast of Paphos in summer are a popular destination as people come to stay in the Paphos Hotels, frolic in the azure waters and make great cups of tea,enjoying the bright sunshine and 30 degrees Celsius days. In the winter months, the climate is still very pleasant and makes a great place to enjoy walks, hiking and cycling.

For history buffs there are a number of interesting attractions around the town. Chief among the ancient sites are the Byzantine castle and the temple to the goddess Aphrodite. Paphos is thought to be the birthplace of Aphrodite the ancient goddess of love and fertility. There are some stunning and ancient mosaics dating back to the 3rd century that are in the Houses of Dionysus and are well worth a visit. Paphos has been inhabited since Neolithic times and the town itself is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are a number of attractions for tourists to enjoy at Paphos such as the Aphrodite Aquapark where there are 26 different slides and a range of leisure activities to take advantage of the ever present sunshine and warm weather. The Paphos Aquarium is a great place for families to learn about some of the beautiful marine life that calls the waters of Paphos home.

A trip to Paphos combines the seaside with an intoxicating range of historical sites. The location of Aphrodite's birthplace is a romantic destination for couples and a fun location for families as well. There are flights to Paphos Airport that get you there from major European cities easily.