Things to do in Paphos and Local area information
We have use of a resort in Chlorakes which is 5 mins away from St Georges hills and until it is finished 2010. it has a Indoor heated pool, jogging track,gym, tennis court. Jacuzzi, sauna. en -site resturant, quiet relaxation around its 4 outdoor swimming pools,
Major banks are with in 2 miles. Major supermarkets all within 5-10 mins car drive. Coral Bay Beach in 10 mins. Local taverna 5 mins walk. Church 5 mins walk. Scenic walks 2 mins way. Old market held daily Paphos. Tourist areas 10 mins drive. Quad bike hire Paphos. Horse riding at St Georges Ranch. Aphrodite Water Park for kids and adults water crazy river rides 10 mins. Mini golf, go carts rides 15 mins by car. Bird and Animal Park daily shows 20 mins by car. Next clothes, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Mc Donalds all only 10 mins away.
Historic places to see 10 to 20 mins from villa. Information Pack at villa. Coast/Beach Coral Bay 10 mins drive. Blue flag beach safe bathing kids, all types of water sports. Food areas. Historic Paphos harbour fort area for all types of restaurants, strolling along harbour, indoor market daily, etc 10 mins drive away.
Our villa is great for local Golf
10 mins to Tsada golf club good rates. Secret Valley and Aphrodite Hills resort golf club 18 hole championship courses,
by car 20 mins.
Skiing
Skiing is from January-March at the Troodos Mountain resort Mount Olympus resort 45 mins drive approx.
Special interest holidays
We have extra use of local resort until St Georges is finished. Indoor heated pool, hamas bath, spa, jogging track, tennis court. Jacuzzi, sauna.
Travel
Paphos international airport 15 mins drive from villa (10 kilometers approx). Larnaca major airport is 80 miles.
Distances
Nearest village is Tremithousa.
Paphos nearest town 2 miles (5 mins away).
Beaches 10 mins coral bay.
Akamas Peninsula North west of Paphos.
Monastary of Agious Neofytos.
Aphrodites rock 15-20 mins.
Walks that are very scenic 5 mins.
You can be sun bathing by pool mornings, then up in the mountains in the afternoon.
Infomation on Cyprus& Paphos.
Going Out in Cyprus
There are many things to do and see in Cyprus both during the day and at night for people of all ages.
There are many historical places and museums to visit all over Cyprus so you can take in the islands natural beauty and Cyprus history.
Sailing, tennis, scuba diving, swimming, mountain biking and spas are just some of the activities on offer in Cyprus.
Cyprus has several stunning beaches; you can take a jeep safari into the dazzling Karpaz peninsula, a land of mountains, secret valleys and virgin forests where you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean from a deserted beach.
You can go to the cinema or the theatre and at night there are many pubs, bars and clubs to enjoy, with a lot of venues offering live entertainment. The night life in Cyprus is varied. There is something for everyone, from a relaxing evening drink to the vibrant club scene in Agia Napa.
Welcome packs for you to chose on arrival
New Welcome Pack Prices
Standard Pack 15.00 Euros
Bottled water, Milk, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Bread (Fresh Local), Butter and Jam
Luxury Packs 47.50 Euros
Cereal (Multi Pack), Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Milk, Bread(Fresh local), Bottled water, Orange Juice, 6 x Local beers, red Wine, White Wine, Ham, Cheese, Butter, Eggs, Bacon, Tomatoes, Sausages, Ketchup and Marmalade.
More choices are at bottom of this page
Places to visit
Getting Around
One can travel around Cyprus either by bus, by taxi or private car. There are no trains in Cyprus. One of the most inexpensive ways of travelling is by bus, which costs approximately 1 euro. Buses are available every half an hour throughout the area. Almost all villages are connected with the nearest town by buses.
There are numerous places of interest in remote areas, if you like to explore then driving in Cyprus is a must. Fairly good surfaced roads complying with international traffic requirements link the towns and various villages. Use of a mobile phone is strictly prohibited. Visitors in Cyprus can drive using a valid international driving license or their national driving license provided it is valid for the vehicle class they intend to drive. Driving is on the left as in the UK. There are many places that you can hire a car from. Always use a reputable company.
Much of the Cyprus coastline is rocky; however, there are many sandy beaches.
Coral Bay, the most famous beach in Cyprus, is about 20 minutes drive away where a full range of water sports can be found. There's a restaurant/bar at Coral Bay, and showers to wash away the sand.
Lara Bay, a nature-reserve for turtles, is approximately a 45 minutes drive away.
If you don't want to drive yourself, communal service taxis are another option. They provide connections between all major towns every half hour. Regular taxis are reasonably priced and are especially good options for airport transfers.
Paphos Harbour has themed day and evening cruises with indoor shows and meals.
Paphos Karting Centre is one of the largest, fastest and most exciting circuits on the island. Come and race your friends, family and colleagues at speeds of up to 70mph!
We have a range of karts to suit both the novice driver or to test the more experienced, so it's guaranteed that there is something for everyone.
Paphos Karting Centre is home to 1600 metres of pure adrenaline combining twisting bends and long straights with flowing corners. Be sure to hold on tight around the two sweeping half handers as you approach the tunnel and make your way over the bridge!
Go to the website or vall them for more detials Telephone: 80000 807
email: info@paphoskartingcentre.com
http://www.paphoskartingcentre.com
Water Park
Aphrodite Water Park is a great day out for the whole family. The rides range from the very daring and extreme to those suitable for two-year-old children (and those of us who prefer a gently bob down the Lazy River).
Although you are not allowed to bring food or drink into the park, their prices are very reasonable. There are two restaurants and many kiosks that sell snacks, ice cream, fizzy drinks and beer.
Take a towel or two, get there early ahead of the coach parties, and grab your sun lounger. There's one umbrella per two sun loungers, but take lots of suntan cream even so.
For details see Aphrodite Water Park
Wine Tasting
There are many vineyards offering free wine tasting. One is Kolios vineyards of Paphos, situated on a mountain peak on the outskirts of Stalios Ayios Photios village near Chryssoryatissa monastery. A wine museum can be found on the road between Paphos and Limassol.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is available at Paphos Harbour through CyDive, a member of PADI. For a reasonable charge, lessons from beginner to advanced can be booked. Prices include hire of equipment and wetsuits. For more info, see: Cydive
There are also many areas of the coast suitable for scuba diving, although, obviously, this would be unsupervised and only suitably qualified divers
Adonis Baths
Adonis Baths and Waterfalls is where Aphrodite met her lover, Adonis, and where they spent many happy years. And many of their children were born there.
The baths themselves are located below the falls with rocky cliffs on either side. Bathing in the water is said to make women look younger and more beautiful and men to become stronger. The swimming is incredible, diving off the rocks, challenging, and there are swings over the water. Can anyone resist such a temptation?
After a refreshing (and rejuvenating) swim, you can visit the old mill and fournos (large oven) that's located there. The oven was used in times-gone-by by women hoping to catch a glimpse of their lovers bathing. The old water mill was built over 400 years ago by monks and was used by surrounding villagers to grind their corn.
A 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
Eating out
Eating Out
Everyone knows that Cyprus is famous for its food; the cuisine is a blend of flavours gathered from all over the eastern Mediterranean. Cypriots cook with less oil than their Mediterranean neighbours. The cuisine is healthy apart from their love of syrup soaked pastries. All food is cooked fresh on a daily basis. The quality of fresh produce is excellent and the local salads are delicious.
One of the most popular dishes in Cyprus is a Meze. You are served up to 20 different saucer sized dishes, ranging from local cheese like halloumi and feta, meats like pork, chicken and fish.
Some of the most popular meals are:
Kleftico - lamb or goat roasted with vegetables in an outside oven
Sish Kebab - marinated lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal
Souvla - Lamb or goat cooked on a rotisserie
Souvlaki - Pork grilled on a skewer
Sheftalia - small rissoles of mince, onions and spices wrapped in a ‘skin' of gut rather like small sausages
Mousakka - slices of aubergine and potato overlaid with mince and white sauce
Kids & Family days out and about
Coral Bay Karting - Go karts for adults and children. There is also a games centre and a children's playground.
Aphrodite water Park Paphos -great day out.
Offers a very high level of safety and hygiene and has a variety of slides and fun activities. You pay for the day are given a armband and then you show it when you need drinks or food at reasonable prices at the park Then Pay bill on exit from park.
There are also a couple of bowling alleys in Paphos and themed cruises with indoor shows and meals.
Coral bay beach with allits to hire water sports,.
Animal and Bird park great day out.
St Georges ranch for horse riding.
Other Activities
Paintballing -- midway easy to extreme. For venue see Paintballing
Snake Georges -- easy (a window into Cyprus's reptile life)-- temporarily closed due to relocating to Tsada
Paphos Bird Park -- easy (birds, giraffes and shows). Details can be found at Paphos Bird Park
Hang Gliding -- extreme
Tiger Boats -- extreme
Tournado Boats -- easy
Glass-Bottomed Boats -- easy (view ship wrecks, fish...)
Banana Boats -- midway extreme and easy
George's Ranch -- easy (horseriding)
Jeep Safaris -- easy
Quad Bike Safaris -- easy
Paint Your Own Pottery -- great for kids of all ages and a wonderful
way to remember your holiday:
Amazing Glaze -- tel +357 96 219 771
HoneyBee Ceramics -- HoneyBee Ceramics
Magic Show -- Mr Cadabra, Close-Up Magic, Children's Shows, Stage Shows -- contact Magic Show
welcome packs
(Please replace this text wiAdditional Welcome Packs Now Available
Arrival Pack 26.50 Euros
Bottled water, Butter, Bread Rolls x 6, Tea, Milk, Orange Juice, Sugar, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Ham, Cheese and Fruit (2 x Apples 2 x Bananas and Grapes).
Snack Pack 28.50
Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Milk, Bottled water, Orange Juice, Crackers, Cheese (Stilton or Similar), Cheese (Mild), Butter, Grapes, Honey and Natural Greek Yoghurt.
English breakfast pack 29.50 Euros
Bottled water, Butter, Bread, Tea, Coffee, Milk, Orange Juice, Sugar, Beans, Bacon, Sausages, 6 x Eggs, Tomatoes, Ketchup, and Cereal (Multi Pack).
Healthy Breakfast Pack 35.00 Euros
Muesli, Seasonal Fresh Fruits, Natural Greek Yoghurt, Honey, Eggs, Brown Bread, Flora, Tea (De-Caf), Coffee (De-Caf) Milk, Orange Juice, Bottled water and Sweeteners.
Greek Pack 45.00
Goat/Feta Cheese, Lettuce, Cucumber, tomatoes, Olive Oil, Taramsalata, Tzatziki, Houmos, Pitta Bread, Lemon x 2, Onion x 2, Natural Greek Yoghurt, Honey, Cyprus Delight, Local Savory Pastries, Local Sweet Pastries, Bottled water, Local Red Wine, Local White Wine, Greek Coffee, Sugar and Milk.
For special occasions any of the following can be added to packs at the stipulated cost;
Bouquet of Flowers 35.00 Euros
Champagne 20.00 Euros
Chocolates 15.00 Euros
We are happy for clients to tailor make their own packs and will forward costs upon receipt of requested items.
Golf days out and local clubs
(Please replace this text with the wordThere are three quality golf courses, approximately 30 minutes away by car:
Aphrodite Hills,
Tsada
and Secret Valley.
Check out Tsada Golfing, Secret Valley and Aphrodite Hills
websites before you go.
Ski Areas
Skiing is available during the winter season in the Troodos Mountains, which are less than an hour's drive away. Cyprus is the only country that can offer both skiing and swimming in the sea within the same day.
Gone Fishing and lcoal village history
Fishing
Fishing trips can be taken from Paphos Harbour. Or you can hire a boat and just go. a wodnerful day out.
Konia village itself is a step back in history with its many examples of stone-built Cypriot houses and its church. At the local bar frequented by the elders of the village, you can see men sitting outside playing backgammon, or tavli as it is known in Greek. On Sunday evenings, you may hear the village elder calling the residents to church with the traditional song: a combination of Greek and Middle Eastern music. At Easter (the date of the Greek Orthodox Easter doesn't always coincide with other Christian churchs' Easters) Konia holds a street party with traditional dancing, food and drink and, after Mass on Easter Sunday, the village sets fire to a huge bonfire with an effigy of Judas Iscariot on top, followed by fireworks (very reminiscent of Guy Fawkes Night only the weather is nicer
Beaches
For the kids and beach lovers Paphos area has great beaches if you are looking for creatures in rock pools this can be fun. At Agios Giorgios, there is not only a picturesque harbour but also rock pools.
Other beaches can be found at Kato Paphos, approx 10 minutes by car and off the Paphos International Airport road -- you would have driven past it if you flew into Paphos.
Sea Caves is a little further on from Coral Bay (about 25 mins from Villa Estella). As the name suggests, there are underwater caves where, for those experienced enough, it is possible to swim or snorkel. These impressive caves can be seen from the coast road
