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for Paphos (Cyprus)

Rating Summary based on 35 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		22
  • 4 Stars
    		9
  • 3 Stars
    		2
  • 2 Stars
    		2
  • 1 Star
    		0

Detailed rating

  • Ease of getting around
  • Family Friendly
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  		• 4.4
  		• 4.3
  		• 4.1
  		• 3.8
  		• 4.5
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  • 203 of 203 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 Bollinger28

    Member since 20/09/2003

    Reviews written: 181

    4 Stars Portrait of Paphos Review with images 15/09/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Charming combination of the old and the new give this resort something for everyone.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Heat oppressive at height of summer. Some areas rather loud and built up

    Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean situated to the extreme North East of this sea. Cyprus can be described as the meeting point of three continents - Europe, Asia and Africa, and this is certainly reflected in the Cypriot heritage of architecture, food and people. This was my third visit to Cyprus, the previous two stays having both been in Larnaca. This time we decided we'd like to experience more of the south-west of the island, so we opted for a fortnight in Paphos. ~*~ GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND ~*~ Flights from the UK to Paphos International Airport take around ... more
  • 40 of 40 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Praski

    3 Stars A Holiday Town among the Ruins and Tombs Review with images 31/07/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Pretty Harbour, friendly and lots of history

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Sprawling, time share touts and expensive

    Tourism didn't arrive in the small town of Paphos until the 1980's and I didn't arrive until December 2007. It was Christmas and I wanted to see my son who was based in Athens at the time. As I didn't really fancy spending Xmas in a bustling, over-crowded and polluted city like Athens, I chose to visit Cyprus and meet up with him there. I remember walking to the coach which was waiting outside the airport to take us on to Pathos and thinking this place looks a bit run down. I could see the sea in the background so I felt a little more cheerful but part of me kept thinking - perhaps I should ... more
  • 61 of 61 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    heatherrr13

    5 Stars Perfect Paphos Review with images 14/06/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Friendly people, cheap food, great atmosphere, hot!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages perhaps too touristy, and will become more so in time

    I have never written a travel review before, and to be honest, haven’t really read that many either. Therefore, I’m not really sure of the customary layout, so I’m going to do mine in the form of a holiday diary. Last week, my boyfriend and I went on holiday to Cyprus. We had been planning to go away at this time for a couple of months, and looked at a number of places. We had wanted to stay in a villa or apartment rather than a hotel, so our search for where to go was limited really to people we knew who owned and rented out apartments. My boyfriend’s dad then told us about a guy who worked ... more
  • 41 of 41 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    elinor.z

    5 Stars Paphos for all season Holidays. Review with images 07/03/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages It is very friendly, drive on the Left hand side, and mostly speak English

    Disadvantages Disadvantages You can't lay on the beaches in the winter, and the evenings are cold.

    I have just returned home after a couple of weeks in Paphos. This is my seventh visit to Paphos over 3 years. This time it was very different. Being my first visit since Cyprus changed over to Euros in Jan 2008, I was amazed to notice the changes that had already been made. The Harbour had changed almost beyond recognition. For those of you who have already visited this area, you are in for a shock of delight. The harbour sea front has now gone pedestrian. Gone the noisy buses, the taxis parked all along the sea front. the shabby little shops have now been replaced with smart boutiques and ... more
  • 66 of 66 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Sexy-Kay

    5 Stars My First Holiday Orgasm 14/09/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Sunshine, good quality hotels, reasonably priced food and a family atmosphere

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Beaches aren't very good, some of the town awaiting redevelopment

    Gulp! I thought we had wandered into a Grey Big Belly convention by mistake. I felt so inadequate. I tried expanding my tummy as I sat down but, no matter what I did, it seemed nothing in comparison to the gentleman sitting next to me. He had on a tight blue vest emblazoned with the words 'U.S. Athletics' that showed off his wobbly expanse to perfection. This was further enhanced by baggy white shorts and matching legs that tapered tantalisingly into grey socks and sandals. As I looked around at the dozen unsmiling faces in walked the holiday rep all blonde, blue eyed and suntanned. I mean ... more
  • 30 of 30 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 toyah999

    Member since 29/01/2005

    Reviews written: 11

    5 Stars Pafian Sun Holiday Village, Paphos, Cyprus 25/10/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages See review

    Disadvantages Disadvantages See review

    After coming back from one of the worst holidays i have ever had in Cyprus, my mind is zooming back to a wonderful holiday i had in Cyprus 3 years ago. Pafian Sun Holiday Village in Paphos was an absolute delight. The rooms were clean and modern (consisting of a double bedroom and a sleeping area in the living area for one person), the lounge area was light, airy and comfortable and the entertainment was varied. The pool area was amazing. As you swam in the pool it actually looked out to the sea, heaven. The staff were warm, friendly and helpful. Best of all was the "all inclusive" restaurant ... more
  • 36 of 36 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    whitewiner

    4 Stars A REAL CHRISTMAS CRACKER 24/11/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Everything you could want and more

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Holiday does not last

    Welcoming and friendly market town next to the beach with palm tree lined avenues sparkling with festive lights and an abundance of bars, clubs and hotels.At christmas huge Christmas trees adorn hotel receptions, decorations, baubles etc are everywhere. It is a pretty and welcoming resort, it is not crowded at this time like the busy summer months. The cypriots are so very hospitable,liking to welcome vistors and make everyone feel at home, they like the british! eating in their restaurants is like going to a friends - relaxed and informal it is so easy to while away the afternoon/evening ... more
  • 14 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    rustifer

    5 Stars Paphos - a week isn't long enough 05/06/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great bars and restaurants, cheap excursions and friendly people

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    This was our second visit to Cyprus. The first time was 3 years ago and that time we stayed in the beautiful resort of Protaras. While we were there we visited Paphos for the day and we decided that the next time we came to Cyprus we would give Paphos a go. We booked our holiday with Libra/Priceright Holidays. We'd never travelled with them before but I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again. We stayed in the Palepaphos Apartments in the Kato district which is at the east side of the resort. The apartments were right in the heart of possibly the liveliest part of Paphos and we were ... more
  • 12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    moose

    4 Stars Something for everyone 13/12/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Loads to do, very hot in summer, drives on the same side of the road as the UK

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Main resort area very English,

    I spent two weeks in Paphos August 2000. It is said to be the quietest main resort in Cyprus but I was quite surprised! It has an unlimited amount of pubs/bars and restaurants in the main streets near the harbour. These are all a bit touristy but make quite a good atmosphere. There is a few bars leading up to the fort on the harbour side - it is well worth sitting and having a quiet drink - taking in the buzz of the place. There are a number of clubs but these are quite cheesey. Locals mix with the tourists (the majority of which are from the UK) - Paphos is a resort where the locals from the ... more
  • 29 of 29 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Weez

    5 Stars I Left My Heart In Paphos 29/05/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Immaculate, friendly and cheap!!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages At some point you have to fly home!!

    It is no wonder whatsoever that Cyprus is the 'island of Aphrodite', the Goddess of Love, as I certainly left *my* heart behind. I stayed in Paphos, in the residential part, and met many of the local people who are all so friendly and can't seem to do enough for you. Paphos is split into two parts, Old Paphos and New Paphos. New Paphos is where all the new nightclubs and bars seem to be opening up for the younger holidaymakers (like myself), however, I prefer a bit of culture in my holidays and so stayed in the old town. Old Paphos is absolutely beautiful and verges on being described as ... more
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