Apart from its long, luxurious summer, Cyprus Off Season can be most attractive and peaceful. Skiing is available on Mount Olympus, the countryside becomes green and fresh again after the first rain and soon a profusion of flowers emerges. Among the first are the delicate white narcissae… in February come the anemones, according to legend the spilled blood of Adonis.... wild orchids, freesias and irises appear and finally fields of bright yellow chrysanthemums herald the new summer. And remember, that Greek Easter (13th April – 16th April) in Cyprus is something very special.
Paphos Area holidays
This south-west corner of Cyprus has an ambience all of its own: soft
breezes, old stone, elusive enchantment and an air of antiquity. This is
the kingdom of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and her presence seems
to linger. Paphos itself is really two towns, each with its own
character; Ktima on the cliff and Kato Paphos by the sea, two
kilometres down the road. The one is unchanged over centuries and
thoroughly Cypriot while the other has expanded over the last twenty
years from a sleepy shing village and harbour into a bustling, busy,
sprawling cosmopolitan resort which is still growing and is the centre
for the island’s overseas property boom. Roman Paphos was the island’s
capital, and the 3rd century mosaics here are the finest in the
Mediterranean.
Paphos is a memorable place, being a mixture of
historical vestiges and awesome beaches. Some of the most interesting
points of interest in Paphos are:
Tomb of The Kings: Located over a vast area, this impressive subterranean burial chambers has been built in Paphos between the 3rd century B.C. and the 3rd century A.D. The tombs are carved out in solid rock and some are decorated with Doric pillars.
House of Aion & Mosaics: The ancient religion in Cyprus proclaimed Aion as the Greek god of eternity. House of Aion has amazing mosaics that show the Greek god in the position of judge into a beauty contest.
Aphrodite's Rock: This is perhaps the most famous
natural attraction not just in Paphos, but of the entire coastline in
Cyprus. The legend says that Cronos was begged by his mother Gaia to
help she to escape from the embraces of her husband Uranus. In order to
assist his mother, Cronos castrated his father with a sickle and threw
his genital organs into the sea. A rock rose from that place and
transformed into a woman - the goddess Aphrodite.
St. George Fishing Harbor: This is a main tourist area
of Paphos. Late afternoon fishing boats come in port with their daily
catch, offering a very picturesque view.
Sterna Winery: The winery is located near village of Kathiskas,
situated at 15 minutes car drive to Paphos. The charismatic Cypriot
owner treat all tourists with free wine tasting and a tour of the small
winery.
