Cyprus travel guide
What to see in Paphos
Roman mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings and Aphrodite’s sea, a World Heritage Site.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from September to June
Paphos highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Archaeological park
Mosaics from the Roman villas.
- Tombs of the Kings
Carved into the rock.
- Petra tou Romiou
Aphrodite’s Rock.
- Harbour and castle
A walk at sunset.
- Akamas Peninsula
The Blue Lagoon.
Day trips from Paphos
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Paphos
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Paphos are from September to June.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- July, August
Intense heat
In July and August it often tops 35 °C inland and in Nicosia.
What to do: Beach in the morning and late afternoon, and shade at midday; or head up to the Troodos Mountains.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a taverna serving meze. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Cyprus guide.
Frequently asked questions about Paphos
What to see in Paphos?
Archaeological park, Tombs of the Kings, Petra tou Romiou, Harbour and castle and Akamas Peninsula.
What to see in Paphos in one day?
Don’t miss Archaeological park, Tombs of the Kings, Petra tou Romiou, Harbour and castle and Akamas Peninsula. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Paphos?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Paphos are from September to June.
What day trips can you take from Paphos?
Akamas Blue Lagoon.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.