| Top 5 places to visit when staying in Paphos, | | | | on as one of the well known legends surrounding |
| Cyprus on your off season holidays. A mixture of | | | | this stunning rock formation.Cronos was begged |
| history and pure leisure pleasure. Places normally | | | | by his mother Gaia to be released from the |
| too hot and busy to visit in the summer heat | | | | embraces of her husband Uranus. In order to |
| open themselves up at these perfect times of | | | | assist his mother in her plight, Cronos castrated |
| the year. Escape the cold of home and enjoy | | | | his father with a sickle and threw his genitals into |
| some Paphos sunshine during spring, autumn and | | | | the sea. The foam gathered around them and the |
| winter holidays in Cyprus.Paphos, Cyprus - Top 5 | | | | Goddess rose from the sea as a fully grown |
| Places to Visit1. Tomb of The KingsSpread over a | | | | woman.4. St George Fishing HarbourI recommend |
| vast area, these impressive subterranean burial | | | | that you visit this memorable place in Paphos with |
| chambers were built in Paphos from 3rd Century | | | | someone very special to you and a camera. |
| BC to the 3rd Century AD. They are carved out | | | | Arrive late afternoon and watch the fishing boats |
| of solid rock with some being decorated with | | | | come in with their daily catch. Have a drink or |
| Doric pillars. Put on your walking shoes and | | | | two at the beach side bar but don't stay too long |
| climbing pants and don't be afraid to get yourself | | | | before securing yourself a spot on the harbour |
| a little dirty at this site. Fun to explore and full of | | | | wall. Take along the camera or video and make |
| some very atmospheric places.2. Paphos | | | | sure you have plenty of film as this is one of |
| MosaicsCyprus history proclaims Aion as the | | | | those special places to catch the most romantic |
| Greek God of eternity. The house of Aion has an | | | | of sunsets in Cyprus. Enjoy!5. Sterna |
| amazing five-paneled mosaic which shows the | | | | WineryLocated on the outskirts of the village of |
| Greek God in the unenviable position of having to | | | | Kathiskas, 15 mins drive from Paphos. Be |
| judge what appears to be a beauty contest. | | | | entertained by the charismatic Cypriot owner who |
| 'Unenviable?!', I hear our modern day Gods | | | | will treat you to free wine tasting and a tour of |
| proclaim. The difference in this beauty contest is | | | | this very small winery. Do not miss out on their |
| that his choice lies between the ordinary and | | | | own peach schnapps - powerful enough to blow |
| smug looking Queen Cassiopeia and a number of | | | | your head off and must be thrown back in one |
| much prettier, but unhappy looking Nereides water | | | | go. If you make a purchase of their very fine |
| nymphs.I'm sure that all of you will be able to | | | | wines you will probably find that a complimentary |
| guess who the eventual winner is!!3. Aphrodites | | | | bottle of schnapps is thrown in. Not |
| RockThe most awe inspiring piece of coastline to | | | | recommended to light the Xmas pud with!Lynda |
| be seen in Cyprus, when the sun is out, and I | | | | Burke owns and operates the website and now |
| defy any couple, regardless of how young or old, | | | | lives and works in Paphos, Cyprus. For more |
| to not be bewitched by it's spell. Of all ancient | | | | information about Paphos visit Places To Visit In |
| Greek myths, the story of Aphrodite's creation | | | | Paphos, Cyprus. |
| will bring water to your eyes, but the story lives | | | | |