Coral Bay, Paphos, Cyprus

The rocky coastline is punctuated by many
sandy bays and to the north of Paphos lies
the long sandy beach at Coral Bay. This is
the ideal base from which to tour the
magnificent Troodos Mountains or to
discover the delights of the little historic
fishing villages of Latchi and Polis.

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Yeroskipou near Paphos, Cyprus
 by: Colin Hall

The village of Yeroskipou is 2km from Kato Paphos. The worship of Aphrodite brought great importance to this village where her Holy Gardens (Yieros Kipos) was where pilgrims stopped to relax before continuing there journey to the Holy Temple of Paleapaphos. The village square, with cafes and souvenir shops, is always busy with people.

Places of Interest

Folk Art Museum - The name of the village comes from the Greek word "Hieroskepos", the sacred Garden of Aphrodite. Fascinating collection of Cyprus folk arts and crafts gathered together in the house known as Hadjismith.

Ayia Paraskevi Church - One of the most interesting and attractive Byzantine Churches on the island, dating to the 10th century, with a vaulted basilica, a nave and two aisles surmounted by five domes, with later frescoes dating to the 15th century.

Restaurant Recommendations

Seven St Georges Tavern - Experience a truly authentic Cypriot evening (closed Monday).

About The Author
Colin Hall is the Sales Manager for Paphos Lettings who are experts in arranging tailor-made accommodation in Paphos, Cyprus. For more information on Paphos, Cyprus or to book holiday accommodation visit our website: www.villas-paphos.com.

Paphos

The booming main town and year-round resort in the west consists of Upper Paphos, built on a rocky escarpment that commands a superb view of the coastline, and Lower Paphos, with a taverna-fringed harbour and a long seafront lined with hotels.

Paphos is rich in ancient sites, in particular a cluster of excavated Roman villas near the harbour, among them the House of Dionysos and the Villa of Theseus, that contain superb mosaic floors, and the Tombs of the Kings.

Other attractions include the Paphos District Museum, the Byzantine Museum, Paphos Fort commanding the harbour, the remains of the Byzantine castle of Saranda Kolones, and Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church, the largest early Christian basilica on the island. Paphos Aquarium is of more recent origin.