Paphos Adventure Holidays

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There's a certain relaxed ambience to Paphos that combines well with the exciting experiences the area has to offer, such as sea kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, and even skiing. With a history steeped in myth and legend, Paphos is the birthplace of the Goddess Aphrodite, and the ancient influences can be still seen today. Wandering around Paphos is like being in a vast, open-air museum.

Paphos is essentially a city of two parts, the old and the new. Lower or Kato Paphos, situated on the Mediterranean coast where most of the accommodation and archaeological sites are based. Ano or Upper Paphos is a little more inland, which is the place to go for shopping, museums and a wide choice of traditional bars and restaurants.

With many beaches holding EU blue flags for cleanliness, the Paphos coast is sandy and breezy, ideal for a range of water sports. There are packed beaches and quiet ones, each with their own merits, with Faro beach ideal for swimming and a more quiet time relaxing, while the stunning Coral Bay is a 12 kilometre stretch of activity-laden sea and sand where sunbathers and windsurfers spend their days in harmony, with space enough for all.

From pedaloes to windsurf equipment, Paphos beaches feature a range of outlets where you can buy or hire equipment. Experiencing the Cyprus coast by paddle and boat is incredible, with a range of coves and inlets to be explored. Another fun activity to try is parasailing, for an unusual perspective on the Paphos coast.

Dinghy sailing is a popular sport around Paphos, with a range of levels and abilities catered for. There are few better ways to enjoy the clean sea breeze than to allow its power to edge you over the turquoise waters.

Coastal walking opportunities can also be found to the north of Paphos. Coastal walking is an increasingly popular activity in Paphos, and with a range of tours available, it offers visitors the opportunity to take a more informed view of the geology and history of the area. Beyond the beach there are a good deal of ruins and antiquities to explore, with the fine mosaics of Nea Paphos some of the best examples in the world. There are also more modern and manmade activities in the form of water parks, with a facility near Paphos boasting one of the longest raft rides found anywhere.

An hour's drive out of Paphos lie the spectacular Troodos Mountains, a beautiful natural environment of hiking and cycling trails, cool forest canopy and a range of indigenous flora and fauna to be discovered. Over winter the area gets a good level of snowfall and visitors flock here for the great range of snow sports available. Downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing are all popular pastimes over the season. The great thing about holidays in Paphos during winter, is that you can quickly swap the slopes for the sand, where the milder temperatures at sea level mean you can still comfortably return to the beach and water for an excellent choice of activities.

Travelling to Paphos these days is both cost effective and very convenient. With luxury Paphos villas offering the perfect location to relax after a hard day's enjoyment, this perennially popular destination will surprise and delight visitors every time.

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Mark has reviewed holidays in Paphos many times in the past and reports that villas in Paphos are now in demand as those looking for more independence on their adventure breaks look for self-catering options. Mark has been reviewing European tourist destinations for several years.

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