Area
Kato Paphos
The harbour, the archaeological park and most hotels — the easiest base without a car.
- Best all-round base for a first visit, especially without a car.
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Paphos by Area
“Paphos” can mean the town or the whole district. The town is Kato Paphos (the harbour) and the Old Town (Ktima) above it; the Paphos region stretches from Petra tou Romiou in the east to the Akamas and Polis in the north-west, and up into Paphos Forest.
Area
Paphos Old Town (Ktima)
The upper town: Kennedy Square, the municipal market, museums and everyday Paphos.
- Good for a local feel and lower prices; you will commute to the beach and the harbour.
Area
Chloraka
A quieter coastal village-suburb just north of the Tombs of the Kings.
- Fine for a resort-hotel stay; you will rely on buses, taxis or a car for most sightseeing.
Area
Geroskipou
Town east of Paphos known for loukoumi and the five-domed church of Agia Paraskevi.
- Works if you have a car and want a beach and lower prices; less convenient for sightseeing on foot.
Area
Peyia & Coral Bay
Hillside village above Coral Bay — the best-known sandy beach near Paphos.
- Best base for a beach-first holiday; plan on a car or buses for Paphos town.
Area
Polis & Latchi
Laid-back town and fishing harbour on Chrysochou Bay, the base for Blue Lagoon boats.
- Excellent for a slow, nature-focused stay; too far to be a base for Paphos town sightseeing.