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5 Days in Paphos

Short answer

The four-day plan plus a full day in the western Akamas: Avakas Gorge in the morning and the empty turtle beach at Lara — by 4x4 or on a jeep safari.

Updated Practical details (hours, prices) not yet verified — check official sources.

Day five takes you to the part of the Paphos region most visitors never see.

Day 1 · Paphos town

Ancient Paphos on foot

The UNESCO sites, the harbour and sunset — all in and around Kato Paphos, no car needed.

  1. Morning

    Kato Paphos Archaeological Park

    Be at the gate at opening. Go straight to the House of Dionysus while it is quiet, then the House of Theseus, the House of Aion and the Odeon. Allow 2–2.5 hours.

  2. Late morning

    Tombs of the Kings

    A 5-minute taxi or short bus ride north. Climb down into the larger peristyle tombs. About 1.5 hours — carry water.

  3. Lunch

    Lunch in Kato Paphos

    Head back towards the harbour and eat a block or two inland, where menus tend to be better value than on the waterfront.

  4. Afternoon

    Rest, swim, then St Paul's Pillar

    Sit out the hottest hours at the hotel or on the promenade beaches, then walk to Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa and St Paul's Pillar.

  5. Sunset

    Harbour and Paphos Castle

    Walk out along the harbour to the castle for the late light.

  6. Dinner

    Meze in Kato Paphos

    Order a full meze and let it come. Allow two hours.

Day 2 · Polis & Latchi

Polis, Latchi and the Blue Lagoon

Over the hills to the north coast for the clearest water in the region.

  1. Morning

    Boat from Latchi to the Blue Lagoon

    Leave Paphos by 8:30 for a morning departure — or book a trip with hotel transfers.

  2. Lunch

    Fish lunch at Latchi harbour

    Tavernas line the harbour.

  3. Afternoon

    Baths of Aphrodite and the nature trail

    See the grotto, then walk the first section of the Aphrodite trail for views over the bay.

  4. Sunset

    Swim at Latchi or a coffee in Polis

    Then drive back over the hills before dark.

Day 3 · Aphrodite's coast

Old Town, Geroskipou and Aphrodite's coast

Everyday Paphos in the morning, then east along the coast to the Sanctuary of Aphrodite and sunset at Petra tou Romiou.

  1. Morning

    Paphos Old Town

    Browse the municipal market, walk the streets around Kennedy Square and have coffee where residents do.

  2. Lunch

    Lunch in Geroskipou

    Drive 10 minutes east. See the five-domed Agia Paraskevi church and pick up loukoumi.

  3. Afternoon

    Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Kouklia

    An hour at the site and museum of ancient Palaepaphos. Check the closing time.

  4. Sunset

    Petra tou Romiou

    Ten minutes further east. Swim if it is calm and stay for sunset.

  5. Dinner

    Dinner back in Paphos

    Return to Paphos town for dinner — around 30 minutes' drive.

Day 4 · Hills & wine villages

Hills, wine and Coral Bay

A loop north: a frescoed monastery, a wine village lunch, an afternoon swim and sunset on the cliffs.

  1. Morning

    Agios Neophytos Monastery

    Drive 20 minutes north to see the frescoed cave hermitage. Dress modestly.

  2. Lunch

    Lunch and a tasting in Kathikas

    Continue to the Laona plateau. Check winery booking requirements in advance.

  3. Afternoon

    Swim at Coral Bay

    Drop down to the coast for a late-afternoon swim when the crowds thin.

  4. Sunset

    Peyia sea caves

    Ten minutes up the coast for sunset over the Edro III wreck.

Day 5 · Western Akamas

The wild Akamas

Gorge walking and an empty turtle beach on the western Akamas — by 4x4 or jeep safari.

  1. Morning

    Avakas Gorge

    Start early and walk into the gorge before the heat. Check it is open after rain.

  2. Late morning

    Lara Bay

    Continue along the coastal track to Lara. No facilities — bring food, water and shade.

  3. Afternoon

    Back via Coral Bay

    Rinse off with a swim at Coral Bay on the way home.

Tips for this itinerary

  • Check your rental agreement covers unpaved roads before driving to Lara — or book a jeep safari.
  • Families with young children: swap the Akamas day for the slow Coral Bay day.

Keep planning

Itinerary

7 Days in Paphos

A week in Paphos: the town, the Blue Lagoon, the Akamas, wine villages, a rest day at Coral Bay and a day in the Troodos mountains — planned geographically.

  • 7 days
  • Car: yes

Day trip

Akamas Peninsula

Wild coast, gorges and turtle beaches at Cyprus' western tip — by jeep, boat, on foot or by 4x4.

  • Akamas Peninsula
  • Full day

Experience

Akamas Jeep Safaris

Guided 4x4 days through the Akamas peninsula — the easiest way to reach Lara and the rough tracks.

  • Akamas Peninsula
  • Half to full day
  • €€

Itinerary

3 Days in Paphos

Three days in Paphos, planned geographically: ancient Kato Paphos, a north-coast day with the Blue Lagoon, and the Old Town plus Aphrodite's coast.

  • 3 days
  • Car: optional

Itinerary

4 Days in Paphos

Four days in Paphos: ancient sites, the Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's coast and a loop through a monastery, wine villages and Coral Bay.

  • 4 days
  • Car: yes

Planning

Where to Stay in Paphos

Where to stay in Paphos by trip type: Kato Paphos for first-timers, Coral Bay for beaches, the Old Town for local life, Polis for quiet — and without a car.