Paphos, Cyprus

Cyprus is an extremely interesting place for nature lovers. Paphos is home to a very rare and very shy wild sheep called Moufflon which has magnificent curving horns. These heraldic animal, although roaming wild, can be seen in the forests around Paphos. Another delight is that the island has visiting loggerhead and green turtles which come ashore to nest every year on the sandy beaches of Paphos. These marine turtles are strictly protected and if a tourist decide to venture beyond the local sunbathing beaches and explore areas of pure wilderness, he may find places on the beach which warn of a turtle nest and kindly ask to not disturb!
Cyprus is also a heaven for bird watchers. The island has become a stop for many migratory birds on their travels from Europe to Africa during the fall and back again in spring. More than 300 different bird species have been seen and recorded; the island has two endemic species which are often seen in the coastal regions. The Griffin vulture was once a common sight on the island but now their number is less than 50!
Paphos is nowadays a renowned holiday destination, having a few interesting tourist attractions and featuring a few excellent beach resorts and all-inclusive hotels.

All-inclusive Hotels & Tourist attractions

Paphos is a memorable place, being a mixture of history and place of pure relaxation in all-inclusive hotels. Some of the most interesting places to see in Paphos, Cyprus, are:
- Tomb of The Kings
Spread over a vast area, these impressive subterranean burial chambers were built in Paphos from 3 century B.C. to the 3 century A.D. They are carved out in solid rock and some are decorated with Doric pillars.
- House of Aion & Mosaics from Paphos
Cyprus' ancient religion proclaims Aion as the Greek god of eternity. The house of Aion has an amazing mosaic which shows the Greek god in the position of judge into a beauty contest.
- Aphrodite's Rock
This is the most awe inspiring piece of the entire coastline to be seen in Cyprus. Of all ancient The legend says that Cronos was begged by his mother Gaia to be released from the embraces of her husband Uranus. In order to assist his mother in her plight, Cronos castrated his father with a sickle and threw his genitals into the sea. The foam gathered around them and the goddess Aphrodite rose from the sea as a fully grown woman.
- St. George fishing harbor
A tourist should visit this memorable place because it is a main attraction in Paphos. Late afternoon the fishing boats come in with their daily catch and this is a very interesting view.
- Sterna winery
The winery is located near village Kathiskas, located at 15 minutes drive from Paphos. The charismatic Cypriot owner will treat each tourists with free wine tasting and a tour of this very small winery.