Disney Cruise Reviews - What to See on Holiday in Paphos

Many holiday makers come to Paphos and stay in holiday rentals. Paphos is a beautiful region of Cyprus best known for its rich culture and historical sites.

Self catering holiday accommodation is popular with holiday makers in this region of Cyprus who are interested in its past history. Cottages and self catering apartments in Paphos to rent as holiday homes, they have a great selection of holiday villas.

The area is also popular with lovers of water sports. Adventurous tours and shopping, it is also famous for its water activities. Tourists are able to explore the various archaeological sites in this wonderful city.

Jet skiing and diving, the combination of warm weather and beautiful beaches is a ideal combination.Paphos has numerous beaches that are famous for their water sports and many are ideal for paragliding.

It is suitable for all age groups and many families like to come here at least once during their self catering holiday in Paphos. Kids' pools with a ship and a lazy river, this water park offers various rides. One of the best things to do in Paphos is to go to the Aphrodite's waterpark.

There are also many handcrafted material shops at almost every road end and along the harbors. Embroidered linens and Lefkara lace, paphos is famous for gift items and craft materials like ceramic pots. There are various shopping centers which offer a wide variety of shopping stores. No holiday to Paphos is complete without shopping.

The dish is usually served as a grilled appetizer with a chilled bear. Specially made from sheep's milk and cheese made by goat's milk, the most popular dish of this island is Halloumi. Another thing that Paphos is famous for is its delicious dishes such as the various varieties of fish including red mullet and sea bass.

These mosaics can easily attract the attention of tourist as they are so impressive and in a pristine condition. Here the tourist can see the mosaics of a Roman emperor made with small and lustrous stones. These mosaics are designed very beautifully. It is one of the best preserved monuments and is almost 2000 years old. The Mosaics of Paphos can also be seen while on holiday in this part of Cyprus.

There is a beautiful museum inside the sanctuary famous for its handicraft materials and various findings from the area. Amazing species of birds are also here and well worth looking out for. Nature lovers can also enjoy the Paphos famous Sanctuary of Aphrodite which was built in around the twelfth century and houses various beautiful plants.

The mosaics floor of this tomb is very beautiful and almost 200 years old. This tree has many devotees and it is believed to cure the problems of those people who hang a thread and a piece of clothe on the branches of that tree. There are also the Christian catacombs famous for its sacred tree.

You can then use these holiday homes as a base to explore the local area and get a feel for the local culture and way of life. Cottage or self catering apartment, when going on holiday to Phahos you can stay in a holiday villa. Paphos is an area of Cyprus that is full of history and culture.