| Top 5 places to visit when staying in Paphos, Cyprus | | | | bewitched by it's spell. Of all ancient Greek myths, |
| on your off season holidays. A mixture of history and | | | | the story of Aphrodite's creation will bring water to |
| pure leisure pleasure. Places normally too hot and | | | | your eyes, but the story lives on as one of the well |
| busy to visit in the summer heat open themselves up | | | | known legends surrounding this stunning rock |
| at these perfect times of the year. Escape the cold | | | | formation. |
| of home and enjoy some Paphos sunshine during | | | | Cronos was begged by his mother Gaia to be |
| spring, autumn and winter holidays in Cyprus. | | | | released from the embraces of her husband Uranus. |
| Paphos, Cyprus - Top 5 Places to Visit | | | | In order to assist his mother in her plight, Cronos |
| 1. Tomb of The Kings | | | | castrated his father with a sickle and threw his |
| Spread over a vast area, these impressive | | | | genitals into the sea. The foam gathered around |
| subterranean burial chambers were built in Paphos | | | | them and the Goddess rose from the sea as a fully |
| from 3rd Century BC to the 3rd Century AD. They | | | | grown woman. |
| are carved out of solid rock with some being | | | | 4. St George Fishing Harbour |
| decorated with Doric pillars. Put on your walking | | | | I recommend that you visit this memorable place in |
| shoes and climbing pants and don't be afraid to get | | | | Paphos with someone very special to you and a |
| yourself a little dirty at this site. Fun to explore and | | | | camera. Arrive late afternoon and watch the fishing |
| full of some very atmospheric places. | | | | boats come in with their daily catch. Have a drink or |
| 2. Paphos Mosaics | | | | two at the beach side bar but don't stay too long |
| Cyprus history proclaims Aion as the Greek God of | | | | before securing yourself a spot on the harbour wall. |
| eternity. The house of Aion has an amazing | | | | Take along the camera or video and make sure you |
| five-paneled mosaic which shows the Greek God in | | | | have plenty of film as this is one of those special |
| the unenviable position of having to judge what | | | | places to catch the most romantic of sunsets in |
| appears to be a beauty contest. | | | | Cyprus. Enjoy! |
| 'Unenviable?!', I hear our modern day Gods proclaim. | | | | 5. Sterna Winery |
| The difference in this beauty contest is that his | | | | Located on the outskirts of the village of Kathiskas, |
| choice lies between the ordinary and smug looking | | | | 15 mins drive from Paphos. Be entertained by the |
| Queen Cassiopeia and a number of much prettier, but | | | | charismatic Cypriot owner who will treat you to free |
| unhappy looking Nereides water nymphs. | | | | wine tasting and a tour of this very small winery. Do |
| I'm sure that all of you will be able to guess who the | | | | not miss out on their own peach schnapps - powerful |
| eventual winner is!! | | | | enough to blow your head off and must be thrown |
| 3. Aphrodites Rock | | | | back in one go. If you make a purchase of their very |
| The most awe inspiring piece of coastline to be seen | | | | fine wines you will probably find that a complimentary |
| in Cyprus, when the sun is out, and I defy any | | | | bottle of schnapps is thrown in. Not recommended to |
| couple, regardless of how young or old, to not be | | | | light the Xmas pud with! |