Paphos is a coastal city in south-west Cyprus, legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, with UNESCO-listed Roman mosaics, a medieval harbour fort, rock-cut royal tombs and beaches.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Akamas Peninsula and Baths of Aphrodite
Wild nature reserve with the Aphrodite grotto, coastal paths and Lara Bay turtle beach.
Highlights: Baths of Aphrodite grotto pool beneath its fig tree · Aphrodite Trail coastal circular walk with sea views · Lara Bay turtle nesting beach on the western coast · Jeep safari routes through the rugged Akamas interior
Polis and Latchi
Small north-west coast town with a plane-tree square, the Latchi fishing harbour and Blue Lagoon boat trips.
Highlights: Plane-tree square and cafés in the centre of Polis · Latchi fishing harbour with waterfront fish tavernas · Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkelling · Polis beach and the quiet north-west coastline
Kourion Archaeological Site
Greco-Roman city on a cliff above the sea with a restored theatre, the House of Eustolios and floor mosaics.
Highlights: Restored Greco-Roman theatre overlooking the sea · House of Eustolios and its floor mosaics · Early Christian basilica ruins · Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates a short drive away
Petra tou Romiou and Kouklia
Aphrodite's Rock sea stack and the Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos on a short coastal drive.
Highlights: Aphrodite's Rock sea stack and pebble beach · Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos · Kouklia museum in the medieval manor house · Swimming and sunset views along the coast
Limassol Old Town and Marina
Cyprus's second city with a medieval castle, old harbour, Molos promenade and Limassol marina.
Highlights: Limassol Castle and the Cyprus Medieval Museum · Old Port lanes, cafés and the municipal market · Molos seafront promenade · Limassol Marina waterfront dining and yachts
Omodos and the Troodos Wine Villages
Wine village with a monastery, cobbled lanes and wineries on the Troodos foothills.
Highlights: Cobbled pedestrian lanes of Omodos village · Monastery of the Holy Cross and its iconostasis · Wine tastings at local family wineries · Local sweets, Commandaria and village crafts
Kykkos Monastery
Cyprus's richest monastery in the Troodos forest, with gilded mosaics, a museum and a mountain setting.
Highlights: Gilded mosaics and frescoes in the monastery courtyards · Kykkos Museum of icons, manuscripts and treasures · Tomb of Archbishop Makarios III near Throni · Forest scenery and cooler air of the Troodos Mountains
Nicosia and the Green Line
Divided capital with Venetian walls, the Cyprus Museum and the Ledra Street crossing into the north.
Highlights: Cyprus Museum archaeological collection · Ledra Street and the pedestrian crossing into the north · Venetian walls and bastions of the old city · Laiki Geitonia restored lanes and cafés
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Train
- There are no passenger trains in Cyprus.
- Bus
- Intercity Buses runs Paphos-Limassol and Paphos-Larnaca services from the Karavella station; confirm timetables on cyprusbybus.com.
- Private
- Taxis can be booked for set day-trip prices; agree the fare in advance.
- Tours
- Group tours to Akamas, Troodos and Kourion leave from Poseidonos Avenue hotels; compare at tour desks.
Multi-day tours from Paphos
If you have longer than a day, these are organised multi-day trips that start here.
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Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Start before 09:00 to avoid midday heat and tour-coach crowds.
Rent a car for Akamas, Omodos and Kykkos; buses are limited.
Keep photo ID with you if crossing at Nicosia; rental companies may not insure northern Cyprus.
Carry water and fuel up before Akamas; services are sparse.