With
its
population
of only
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 (Pano
Paphos)
which is
slightly
inland.
Paphos
is very
popular
with
tourists,
and
especially
with
English,
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.
Paulā€™s
Pillar
and the
Temple
of
Aphrodite
(the
goddess
of love
and
beauty).
The
climate
of
Cyprus
makes
the
summer
months a
popular
time for
tourism
in
Paphos,
when
temperatures
reach
easilly
into the
mid 30
degrees
celcius
every
day.
However
the
cooler
winter
months
make
walking
and
cycling
ideal
activities,
especially
further
away in
the
mountains.
The
main
shopping
lane,
which
runs
parallel
to the
beach
promenade,
is the
ideal
tourists'
marketplace.
Paphos
is one
of the
main
tourist
spots in
Cyprus.
The sun
shines
all day
long in
the
radiant
town.
There
are many
hotels
both big
and
small
for
tourists
to stay
in, with
kindly
staff
who will
be happy
to help
you with
your
every
need.
Located
in
Paphos
is the
gorgeous
Coral
Bay, a
beauteous
beach
with
soft
sand and
deep
blue
water, a
perfect
place
for
water
sports.
