Beaches and other activities in Paphos
Paphos and the surrounding area offer many opportunities to enjoy different types of holiday: quiet, lively or a mixture of both either relaxing by a pool/beach or more energetic activities such as walking or sightseeing.
Beaches in Paphos
There are four main sandy beaches, some offering a wide variety of water sports, lying within short walking distances from Sirena Pafia.
A short car or bus journey away is the resort of Coral Bay, famed for having one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the island, and with its sparkling clear waters, safe swimming and sports facilities – this is a favourite with tourists and locals alike. Another must is Lara Bay, a beautiful remote area with one of the best beaches on the island, which is famed for its turtle hatchery where loggerhead and greenback turtles lay their eggs, one of the few places in the Mediterranean where they can still be found, Lara is also home to the Mediterranean monk seal, another very rare species.
Water sports in Paphos
Many different types of water sports are available including: scuba diving, parascending, jet skiing and windsurfing.
A short journey away is the very popular Aphrodite Water Park and within the centre of the town itself is the Paphos Aquarium.
Golf courses in Paphos
Three international standard golf courses lie within a 20 minute drive from the centre of Paphos: Aphrodite Hills (6200m par 72); Secret Valley (5904m par 71) and Tsada (6060m par 72). For futher information click on Paphos golf courses.
Restaurants in Paphos
Scores of restaurants in Paphos cater for all tastes and all sizes of pockets. Many are found along the sea front and the harbour area and all are well within walking distances of Sirena Pafia. Whatever your choice you will always find the quality of food and the service is of the highest standard.
Nightlife in Paphos
Paphos is renowned for its nightlife and ideally for clubbers most of the late night bars are conveniently located in Bar Street - well within walking distance, yet out of earshot of Sirena Pafia!
Sightseeing in and around Paphos
There are many historical and archaeological sites within Paphos, so many in fact that UNESCO has designated the whole town to its World Cultural Heritage List. These include the archaeological museum, the House of Dionysus with its impressive mosaics, the Tombs of the Kings and the medieval fort at the harbour, from where boat trips (day and night) operate.
The Akamas peninsula situated to the north west of Paphos is a unique area with outstanding varied vegetation, wildlife, landscapes and coasts. Adonis baths, a two level waterfall is well worth visiting where, according to Greek mythology, Adonis the lover of Aphrodite used to bathe; here you will have the opportunity of swimming and swing from a rope into the refreshing mountain waters. On the south coast of the island, on one of the most beautiful beaches, lies “Petra tou Romiou”, the location where Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love emerged from the sea. Aphrodite’s Rock, as it is better known, is a massive chunk of stone that marks the spot; her birthplace was a place of pilgrimage for the entire Hellenic world.
Churches and monasteries are plentiful and include the churches of Ayia Solomoni, originally a Christian catacomb of the 9th century; Panayia Chrysopolitissa, built in the 13th century over the ruins of the largest Byzantine basilica on the island and where can be seen St Paul’s Pillar, where it is said Saint Paul was flogged at some time before Roman Governor Sergius Paulus converted to Christianity; and Panayia Theoskepasti. The monasteries of Panagia tou Sinti and Ayios Neophytos are well worth visiting.
