• Don't forget to buy your tickets for sites and experiences in advance. You can find more information below in the itinerary for each location. 

To get from the airport to your accommodation, take a taxi, which you should reserve and pay for in advance at the attached link.  

(Alternatively, you can get from the airport to the center by bus lines 612 or 613. For more information on schedules and ticket prices for your planned trip by bus, check here)

The first main step is to be well-fed, because you can't do it on an empty stomach!

I recommend a local restaurant with authentic homemade food. In case the mentioned restaurant is closed, I'm adding another option for a restaurant nearby.

A concrete block promenade stretches along the coast. It’s perfect for a relaxing stroll, a bike ride, scootering, or even pushing a stroller. It’s nicely lit in the evenings. Along the promenade, there’s plenty of space for a picnic on the grass or on stone benches under shelters. Near the beaches along the promenade, you'll find free restrooms, changing rooms, and outdoor gyms. The promenade is a fantastic spot for those who enjoy active leisure and is ideal for running—whether in the morning or at sunset—inline skating, or exercising and working out at the outdoor workout stations right by the water in the fresh sea breeze. 

If you decide to come all the way here, you'll find a green lawn above the rocky coastline that's perfect for a picnic on a blanket. There's also a nice little beach in a bay with crystal-clear water. According to older records, there used to be an even smaller cave here, which we didn't find (it's probably collapsed or just really well hidden). Be careful on the rocks when heading down to the beach. 

I recommend waiting for the sunset around this spot. The nearby beaches offer excellent photo opportunities at sunset, as well as a chance to sit for a while and watch the sun disappear over the horizon. 

On this vast sandy beach, you can start your day bright and early either by relaxing for a bit with a book on a sun lounger (charges apply) or by grabbing a coffee or a drink at the beach snack bar. For the more active ones, there's a beach volleyball court. Right next to the bar, there's also a playground for kids. 

Please note that this beach isn't ideal for swimming, as the entry into the sea is rocky and the water is shallow. Of course, you can go into the water, but there's a risk of injury. Therefore, I recommend enjoying this beach more on land as your first short stop of the day.

A small, picturesque beach equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas (for a fee). You reach it by taking the stairs from the path that runs above it. The beach is well-maintained and perfect for swimming. There are bars and snack spots nearby. 

This rental shop offers a wide selection of water sports, from paddleboarding to parasailing.
On the provided link, you will find the exact offer, prices, and the option to book.

You'll stumble upon this restaurant with excellent coffee on your way back. It's located right by the promenade with a sea view. They have a good selection of dishes, ranging from local specialties to seafood. 

The city features a free-to-enter columned atrium, which includes St. Paul's column and the ruins of a Gothic-style Franciscan church. Information about the site and its findings is nicely laid out on information boards. When we were there in 2025, part of the site was under renovation, so we couldn't access everything. According to available information, mass is held in the church on Sundays.

Nea Paphos Archaeological Site  covers a vast area. You will visit the remains of the old city from 200 to 400 BC, including ruins of tombs, Corinthian columns, villas, and fortresses, as well as well-preserved beautiful Roman mosaics. During the winter, active excavations by archaeologists still take place here.

There are toilets and vending machines in the park, one near the House of Dionysos (roughly in the middle of the complex) and another at the entrance. 

I recommend visiting the archaeological park in the morning (from 8:30 AM) or in the late afternoon, as it gets really hot around noon. I suggest downloading the Paphos UNESCO Park app.

Tickets can be purchased on-site. 

Along the way, there's a nice spot for photos with a view of Paphos Castle and Aphrodite's Portal.

The castle was a Byzantine fortress that was rebuilt over the years and used as a prison and warehouse. Visiting the castle is easy and takes at most half an hour. From the top of the castle, there are nice views of the Paphos harbor. 

Paphos harbor comes to life in the evening as boats return from their trips. Tourists and locals come here for walks after a hot day. You'll find several restaurants, souvenir shops, and ice cream parlors in the harbor. Below, I mention one specific restaurant where you might spot a real pelican at dinner. If you have a keen eye, you can sometimes see turtles in the water at the harbor. Next to the castle, there is a small atrium where you can catch various musical performances in the evening. 

Paphos harbor has its own famous mascot – a pelican named Koko (Kokos). This pelican tends to wander freely around the harbor near the restaurants, and you'll most likely catch him at The Pelican Restaurant, where he's escorted right into the kitchen (not to be cooked, but to be treated). The restaurant offers seafood, making it a clear favorite for Koko the pelican as well. 

A four-hour cruise from Paphos harbor towards Coral Bay or Timi (depending on sea conditions), including a BBQ buffet, drinks, and snorkeling. And if you're in the right place at the right time, you'll even get to swim with turtles.

At this link, you'll find more information including prices and bookings for this cruise experience.

This cruise is great because they only take small groups of people on board, and the captain and his assistant are very friendly and communicative.

A highly-rated Greek restaurant on the main street. 2 other restaurant options are also located on the same street. In the evenings, there's a bustling nightlife on this street. There are night bars here, and some restaurants offer evening entertainment. 

To get to the first beach, take the bus from the Tombs of the Kings Bus Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from your accommodation. Hop on bus line 615 to Coral Bay Beach. In our case, a one-way bus ticket for one person cost 2 euros. You buy the ticket directly from the driver. You can check the latest info on routes and prices at this link.

This crescent-shaped beach is set in a bay with clear blue water perfect for swimming. You'll find 2 snack bars, showers, restrooms, a boat rental, and sun loungers for rent. It's a great spot to enjoy some quality time, whether you're in the water or playing ball games on the beach. 

Relaxed after the beach, you continue to the historical site of the Tombs of the Kings. It is a large necropolis from the 3rd century BC, where you can find underground tombs carved into the rock. The area is huge, so I recommend packing plenty of water and sturdy shoes. Tickets can be bought on-site. You can find more information about the place here. There are information boards by the tombs. The largest underground tombs are located right in the middle of the complex. 

I recommend planning this beach for the late afternoon or evening, where you can fully enjoy the beautiful sunset reflecting off the sand and waves. With a view of the sea and the shipwreck of the MV Dimitrios II in the background.

The beach is sandy, well-maintained with easy access to the water, paid sunbeds, a bar, toilets, and showers. 

A short first stop that includes a quick tour of underwater caves, banana plantations, and a snack at the buffet. You can get a close-up look at the shipwreck right off the coast, the Edro III Shipwreck.

For the Blue Lagoon, you'll transfer from the bus onto smaller boats equipped with a bar. The boat will anchor in the lagoon for a while, giving you time to go for a swim in the crystal-clear water. 

After the boat trip, you'll head back to the bus. 

Transport between locations is provided by the organization, with a guide present for the entire day.

A picturesque fishing village.

A family restaurant with great food and a cozy atmosphere. 

The mythical place of the goddess Aphrodite with breathtaking scenery. 

Saying goodbye to the sea on a sandy beach with surrounding bars.

You can get to the airport by taxi, which should be booked in advance via the attached link. (Alternatively, transport from the city center to the airport is also possible by bus lines 612 and 613, provided you allow enough time. The link is the same as the one at the start of the trip.