Situated on the south-west coast of Cyprus, Paphos is a city that is drenched in history, so much that UNESCO has included the whole city in its list of cultural and national treasures of the world’s heritage. The fine mosaics and the remains of the Roman Governor’s palace can be found in Paphos and are amongst the most visited tourist attractions.
Paphos is the place to visit for those who like history and enjoy seeing historical monuments. Within the city there is much to see including the Tombs of the Kings, the ancient Theatre, which occasionally holds plays and musicals, and the District Archaeological Museum which has a collective mix of Cypriot history and culture.
Having your accommodation in a good location is important which means finding a range of hotels in Paphos in the best areas is imperative. There is a general consensus that the weather is great for sightseeing all year round with temperatures averaging between 20-30 degrees Celsius in the summer and 10-20 degrees Celsius in the winter. If you are interested in wildlife then the Paphos Bird Park can be added to your to-do list and for those looking to let their hair down for a few hours the Aphrodite Water Park is great fun with plenty of slides for all ages.
Eating in Paphos allows tourists to get a flavour for Cypriot cuisine and all tourists are urged to try some of delights on offer such as a meze. The meze consists of several local dishes and is similar to the Spanish Tapas and normally consists of around 20 to 30 different dishes (meat, fish, vegetables and dips). The meze is a good way to experience some true Cypriot culture. There are a wide range of hotels on offer to suit your budget and requirements. Some hotels are ideally placed for tourists to be able to get to the sights and as Paphos is only a small city (population is only 50,000) you will not have to far to travel.
Customers are advised to compare hotels and all their deals to ensure they get the best deal to suit their requirements, to compare all the hotels and deals tourists are advised to shop online. Paphos is a great place to visit and its combination of fascinating culture and cuisine makes it the perfect destination.
Customers are advised to compare hotels and all their deals to ensure they get the best available. With great hotels available there is plenty of choice for tourists to further enjoy their holiday so shop online for the best deals on hotels to Paphos .
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