Lower Paphos Káto Páfos
Kato Pafos or Lower Paphos is the older part of the city. The traditional character of the old town can be found here. Many of the local sites are also contained in Kato Pafos.
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Kato Paphos - Aphrodite Water Park
Aphrodite Water Park is home to the world's largest family rafting ride, Free Fall which is a vertical slide, and a small water play area for children.
Aphrodite Water Park
Off Poseidonos Avenue, Box 61357
8133 Paphos
Cyprus
Off Poseidonos Avenue, Box 61357
8133 Paphos
Cyprus
Hours
May 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Kato Paphos - Forty Columns
The columns were built by the Lusignans in the 13th century on the site of a previous Byzantine castle.
The castle was probably built in the seventh century as protection against Arab raiders. It had an outer wall which was some three meters thick and a moat. The square keep was built around a courtyard and had substantial towers at each corner. Entry was through a fifth gate tower on the east side.
Although the building is in ruins, there are many fragments of towers and dungeons to explore, but all are unprotected and those with small children should be careful on the higher parts of the ruins.
The castle was probably built in the seventh century as protection against Arab raiders. It had an outer wall which was some three meters thick and a moat. The square keep was built around a courtyard and had substantial towers at each corner. Entry was through a fifth gate tower on the east side.
Although the building is in ruins, there are many fragments of towers and dungeons to explore, but all are unprotected and those with small children should be careful on the higher parts of the ruins.
Kato Paphos - Tombs of the Kings
Outside the town of Paphos are the so-called Tombs of the Kings, rock-cut tomb chambers with architectural embellishments.
These impressive underground tombs date to the fourth century B.C. They are carved out of solid rock, some decorated with Doric pillars. The magnificence of the tombs gives the locality its name.
These impressive underground tombs date to the fourth century B.C. They are carved out of solid rock, some decorated with Doric pillars. The magnificence of the tombs gives the locality its name.
Hours
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 |
September 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 14:30 | 14:30 | 14:30 | 18:00 | 14:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Greek Orthodox Easter
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Greek Orthodox Easter
Paphos Aquarium
The Paphos Aquarium has a spectacular collection of colorful sea and freshwater fish from around the world. There are 72 spacious, environmentally-friendly tanks, including one for crocodiles.
Specially designed lighting enables you to study the intriguing markings and beautiful colors of the different fish and to watch them in their different habitats.
Specially designed lighting enables you to study the intriguing markings and beautiful colors of the different fish and to watch them in their different habitats.
