The City of Pafos is on the picturesque northwest coast of Cyprus. According to legend, Paphos is the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty. The whole district boasts many archaeological sites and magnificent mosaics dating from prehistory down to Byzantine and Mediaeval periods, all accessible to the visitors.

With a population of just 46.000, the town focuses around an attractive little harbour with traditional open-air fish restaurants along a quayside of bright fishing boats and pleasure craft.

In recent years, the Government of Cyprus invested heavily in public works such as irrigation dams, water distribution works, road infrastructure and the building of the Paphos International Airport, thus contributing to the areas rapid growth. Private initiative has also increased especially in hotel, apartment and villa construction, golf courses and private marinas.

Today, Paphos has an air of holiday charm combined with history, and olden-day elegance is lent to the town by its classical style buildings in the upper part of town- known as Ktima. This is the main residential and shopping area, whereas the lower part of the town - known as Kato Paphos, has a life of its own. It is built around a mediaeval castle and graced with some luxury hotels, traditional restaurants, fish tavernas, bars and souvenir shops.