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Paphos Wine Country

Short answer

The hills above Paphos are one of Cyprus' main wine areas. Head to Kathikas and the Laona plateau for a half-day, or Panagia for a full day, and taste native grapes such as Xynisteri and Maratheftiko.

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Wineries Near Paphos

Wineries within reach of Paphos — Kathikas and the Laona plateau, Panagia and the hills — plus Cyprus' native grapes and how to plan tastings.

Rows of low bush-trained grapevines on a hillside vineyard at Stroumbi, in the hills north of Paphos, with mountains on the horizon
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Wine Villages Near Paphos

The wine villages within reach of Paphos — Kathikas and the Laona plateau, the Ezousa valley and Panagia — with how to combine them into a half or full day.

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Paphos Wine Tours

How to choose a wine tour from Paphos: group vs private tours, self-drive tasting routes, what to check before booking and how to combine wine with villages.

Grapes to look for

GrapeStyle
XynisteriCyprus' main white grape: fresh, light, often citrusy.
MaratheftikoNative red with structure and dark fruit; increasingly the island's flagship red.
MavroThe traditional, widely planted red grape.
Yiannoudi & PromaraRevived indigenous varieties made by a handful of producers.

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