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Paphos, also spelled Pafos, is a coastal city in southwest Cyprus and the capital of the Paphos District. In classical antiquity, two locations were known as Paphos: Old Paphos in modern Kouklia and Nea Paphos, both of which were at various times the capital of the ancient city-state of Paphos. It is the fourth-largest city in the country, after Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca, with a population of 35,961. The modern city of Paphos lies on the Mediterranean coast, about 50 km (30 mi) west of Limassol, the island's largest port; the two cities are connected by the A6 highway.
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Paphos Castle
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Climate in Paphos
Best time to visit: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
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Flights to Paphos
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Day trips and nearby cities from Paphos
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Paphos; times are rough estimates by road.
From Paphos you can reach Limassol (55 km), Nicosia (98 km) and Larnaca (111 km) in about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are Mar to Apr, Oct to Nov, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 18°C in November.
Among the most notable places are Paphos Castle, Saranta Kolones, Tombs of the Kings, Ottoman Hamam, Paphos Archaeological Park. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.
You can fly into Paphos International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.