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The coastline to the north is peppered with small sandy coves but the area's best beach is a 15 minute drive away at Coral Bay. Head further north and you will find the lovely coastal villages of Polis, Latchi and Neo Chorio, ideal for exploring the wilds of the protected Arkamas peninsula.

Paphos is an ideal centre from which to explore this region of wild coastline, unspoilt hillside villages and natural beauty; yet it takes less than an hour by car to reach Limassol.

Paphos combine both culture and entertainment in a conveniently sized package. In Paphos you will find some of Cyprus's most stunning archealogical gems such as its Roman mosaics and Tombs of the Kings situated amongs beach-front resort hotels and golden beaches. The Arkamas Peninsula is one of the island's last unspoilt wildernesses and is home to flora and fauna species found only on Cyprus. Small beach resorts that have not yet succumbed entirely to commercialisation await discerning travellers and there are abundant land and seabased activities to suit every taste.

While Limassol is brash and Larnaca is demure, Paphos is quite visitor friendly and is one of Cyprus' most enjoyable cities. Kato Paphos (Lower Paphos) is the port annex of Ano Paphos (Upper Paphos) and is home to the greatest number of archaeological sites in the area. It provides a lively and friendly ambience in itsrenovated port area where visitors unlike elsewhere in Cyprus' ports, can actually swim.  There are ample restaurants and watering holes essential when you want to retreat from the beach.