Legend has it that Aphrodite, goddess of love, sprang from the sea near Paphos. Paphos is on the west coast of the island and used to be a sleepy fishing village.
Take a romantic cruise along the coast, see the sun rise after a night out clubbing in Ayia Napa or sample the rides at the Aphrodite Water Parks. Culture vultures will want to check out the island's ancient ruins, including the Sanctuary of Aphrodite which dates back to the 12th century BC.
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Take a romantic cruise along the coast, see the sun rise after a night out clubbing in Ayia Napa or sample the rides at the Aphrodite Water Parks. Culture vultures will want to check out the island's ancient ruins, including the Sanctuary of Aphrodite which dates back to the 12th century BC.
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The harbour's leather shops are a must-see. For quality leather goods, Mavris is one of the best-known local names. Handbags, business totes, accessories and made-to-measure clothing are all on offer.
August is festival time in Cyprus, when villages hold traditional events celebrating their produce, be it wine, rose-products or lookoomi. The tourism office can more provide details.
Picturesque Markos Drakou Square is more than a great photo opportunity. Soaked in local character, businessmen ply their family trades in Ottoman-style buildings.
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Situated in Kouklia, 17 kilometres east of Paphos, are the atmospheric remains of what is arguably Cyprus's oldest tourist attraction:Aphrodite's Temple. In ancient times, the temple attracted thousands of visitors. A museum in the adjacent Frankish Manor House houses site artefacts.
