AHACyprus Kato Paphos Self Catering Holiday Apartments

Kato Paphos has an abundance of attractions for all ages...

Out and About

Paphos Bird and Animal Park (20 min bus ride away)
Enjoy a fun day out and see the many bird and animal species at the park. There are daily bird shows and there is a reasonably priced restaurant on site serving snacks and drinks. The park is open daily all year round and entrance is €15.50 per adult.

The Paphos Aphrodite Water Park (5-10 min bus ride away)
Laze around in the wave pool, top up your tan on the lazy river, or be a dare devil on the kamikaze and free fall slides! Open daily from May to October 10am til 5pm (6.30pm in peak season) €28.00 per adult.

Paphos Mini golf (5-10 min drive away)
A cleverly designed 18 hole mini golf course that is beautifully landscaped and provides great entertainment value and challenging play for all ages. Open all year round. Summer 10am til 11pm; Winter 9.30am til 6pm. Approx. €8.00-10.00.

Paphos Go-Karting (5-10 min drive away)
1600 metre track where you can either have bambino karts, cadet karts, pro karts, super Karts, twin engine or thunder karts. It has a bridge and tunnel track. There is also a café on site. Open everyday from 10am til 11pm.

Paintballing in Paphos (5-10 min drive away)
Offering three different theme fields, the Speed-Ball, the Rec-Ball and the U-Ball. Each field has a unique identity and offers different types of entertainment. Café and viewing deck on site. €20.00 for entrance, protective gear and 100 paintballs.

Cycling & Walking in Paphos
Biking and Walking in Cyprus is so exciting because of the island’s varied terrain and excellent weather. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Forestry Department have created over 70 paths and trails all over the island. The paths cover areas rich in vegetation and of cultural interest. Most trails are circular routes and have been devised so that all age groups can enjoy them. For comprehensive routes, please contact the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.

Horse Riding in Paphos
Paphos Riding School and Trekking Centre is open Monday to Saturday and offers rides according to your ability that are available throughout the day. €44.00 for 1 hour or €60.00 for 2 hours.

Paphos Jeep Excursions
There are many local companies offering Jeep excursions to the Akamas National Park and Troodos Mountains, with stop offs at many landmarks along the way. These tours provide a full day out and offer the chance to see many untouched areas of natural beauty.

Cultural Attractions
The Paphos Archaeological Park (10 min walk away)
The Kato Pafos Archaeological Park includes sites and monuments from ancient times to the Middle Ages, while most remains date to the Roman period. The marvellous mosaic floors of four Roman villas form the impressive epicentre of the finds. The complex includes other important monuments, such as the Asklipieion, the Odeion, the Agora, the "Saranta Kolones" (Forty Columns) Fortress, the "Limeniotissa" Ruins of early Christian Basilica and the "Tombs of the Kings". The Park is open daily and there is a small entrance fee of €1.71.

The Roman Mosaics (10 min walk away)
Archaeological discoveries in the Paphos region are continual, making the Cyprus mosaics a highlight for those tracing civilization's roots in Cyprus. Excavations have unearthed the spectacular 3rd -5th century Paphos mosaics of the Houses of Dionysus, Orpheus, and Aion, and the Villa of Theseus - buried for sixteen centuries and yet remarkably intact. Their grace of line and subtlety of colour will surely inspire those who see them.

Paphos Mediaeval Fort (10 min walk away)
The fort of Nea Pafos (Paphos) is located at the west end of the harbour. It was built during the Frankish occupation in the 13th century in order to replace the Byzantine castle of 'Saranta Kolones'. The fort has only one entrance on its east side and very small windows. Its main part is a big square tower that has an enclosed courtyard in the middle. The Venetians dismantled the fort in 1570 so that the Ottomans, who had begun their conquest of the island, would not use it. According to a Turkish inscription placed above the entrance the Ottomans rebuilt the fort in 1780. Nearby are the ruins of a second fort, which was probably built in the same period. Open Daily: 8am - 5pm (November - March), 8am - 6pm (April - May, September - October), 8am - 7.30pm (June - August). There is a small entrance fee of €1.71

The Tombs of the Kings (5 min bus ride away)
The “Tombs of the Kings” are situated close to the sea in the north western necropolis of Pafos (Paphos). They owe their name to their size and splendour - some probably belonged to the Pafian aristocracy, and not because royalty was buried there. They are rock cut and date to the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. Some of them imitate the houses of the living, with the rooms (here the burial chambers) opening onto a peristyle atrium. They are similar to tombs found in Alexandria, demonstrating the close relations between the two cities during the Hellenistic period. Open Daily: 8am - 5pm (November - March), 8am - 6pm (April - May, September - October), 8am - 7.30pm (June - August). There is a small entrance fee of €1.71

Paphos Archaeological Museum (10 min walk away)
The Archaeological Museum of Pafos houses an attractive collection of Cypriot antiquities from the Pafos area, dating from the Neolithic Age to 1700 AD. Open Tuesday-Friday: 8am - 3pm and Saturday: 9am - 3pm. There is a small entrance fee of €1.71

Paphos Byzantine Museum (5 min bus ride away)
The Paphos Byzantine Museum, situated in the premises of the bishopric in the centre of Paphos, consists of a collection of mainly 16th Century Icons but also includes one of the oldest Icons in Cyprus, that of Agia Marina, dating to the 8th or 9th Century.

Paphos Ethnographical Museum (5 min bus ride away)
The Ethnographic Museum in the centre of Paphos occupies two floors of a family mansion and exhibits priceless antiques as well as examples of traditional ware such as basketry, straw trays, sieves and irons, a bedroom displaying lace and clothing, another room showing 19th century island pottery and a typical wood-fired oven in the garden.

St Paul’s Pillar & Early Christian Basilica (10 min walk away)
Built in the 13th Century, it stands on the ruins of the largest early Byzantine Basilica on the island. Here you can see St. Paul’s Pillar, where it is said that Saint Paul was bound and flogged for preaching Christianity.

Theoskepasti Church (5 min walk away)
Theoskepasti means ‘Veiled by God’. The modern church was built in 1923.

Beaches
Paphos enjoys an expansive coastline providing a wide variety of beaches to choose from, ranging from secluded bays, to lively resorts, sandy beaches and rocky coves, you are bound to find the right one for you.

Municipal Beach (10 min walk away)
A favourite with the locals, Municipal Beach is a blue-flag sandy beach just a few minutes walk from the apartment. Water sports, sun bed and umbrella hire are available here from April to October. There is a beach bar and there are also restaurants nearby.

Alexander The Great Beach (10 min walk away)
Also popular and often less crowded than municipal beach. This is also a blue flag sandy beach where sun beds and umbrellas can be hired.

Public Baths (5 min walk away)
The public baths are extremely popular with the locals and you will often see somebody swimming all year round. Ta Bania restaurant is right on the waterfront here and serves food all day. Sunbeds and umbrellas can be hired on the man made beach and there are steps and several jetties leading into the sea. The baths have the additional facilities of changing rooms and showers as well as a sea water pool for safer bathing.

Water Sports
Scuba Diving
There are a number of Scuba Diving centres close to the apartments where PADI diving courses and trips can be arranged.

Submarine Experiences
The Submarine will take you to a depth of 40m to see some amazing shipwrecks and sea life. Lunch is provided. These excursions are available for around €100 per adult.

Cruises • Sailing and Yachting • Fishing • Glass Bottomed Boat
There are lots of companies offering a range of cruises, fishing trips, sailing and yachting and speed boat hire. These can be booked direct at the Paphos Harbour. Cruises are the perfect way to top up your tan and experience some of the best bathing on offer. 2 hour, half day, full day and sunset cruises are available from €18.00 - €79.00 per adult. Most of these include unlimited local drinks, food, entertainment and transfers. Deep sea and Tuna fishing ranges from €25.00 - €43.00 per adult. Glass bottomed boat tours are also available at €11.00 per adult.

Waterskiing • Parasailing • Windsurfing • Speed Boat Hire • Kayak Hire • Pedal Boat Hire
Most beaches offer the opportunity to try a host of watersports at reasonable rates.

Kato Paphos
Paphos is located on the south west coast of Cyprus, and comprises two main areas - Pano Paphos (Pafos Town) and Kato Paphos.

Kato Paphos, where the apartments are located, is a vibrant cosmopolitan holiday resort and holidaymaker’s paradise. It unites magnificent sunshine with splendid beaches, brilliant restaurants, a sparkling nightlife in an area speckled with historic towns, tombs and monuments.

For those who love history, Paphos will seem like seventh heaven. Its age old history and archaeological treasures have merited its naming as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

The main holiday area of Kato Paphos is centred around an attractive fishing harbour and seafront promenade lined with open-air cafes and restaurants. There are numerous sandy beaches here, along with excellent entertainment facilities. Cultural events ranging from operas to art exhibitions and concerts regularly take place.

Paphos Town is located 2 kilometres inland from Kato Paphos and is host to the main shopping area comprising department stores as well as the local market which offers hand made craft, embroidery, leather, jewellery and pottery. The hustle and bustle of the hilly, narrow streets of Paphos Town is well worth a visit if you are looking for a taste of the authentic Cyprus. Athenaeum Holiday Apartments are just a 5 minute bus ride or 20 minute walk from here.

Kato Paphos is popular with sports enthusiasts and those looking to experience the island’s history and culture as well as food lovers. Kato Paphos’ varied and spectacular scenery lends itself to nature lovers and there are several coastal routes to be enjoyed. It is an excellent choice of holiday for couples of all ages.

Kato Paphos is an ideal holiday destination and offers something amazing for everyone. You can be sure your holiday with us will be an impressive one.