Paphos Attractions

Reaching Adonis Falls is an off-road adventure but worth the trip. The giant waterfall, 1km from Coral Bay, drops into a large pool of cool refreshing water. Visitors can also jump from cliffs as high as 50 feet.

Pafos Bird and Animal Park is home to abundant bird life, as well as mammals and snakes. The park opened in 2003 and an Amphitheatre was added in 2004. The theatre allows for educational wildlife programs.

The Byzantine Museum has a small collection of religious works, icons and carvings dating from the 12th to 18th centuries. Behind the museum is the courtyard of the Bishopric with arched cloisters and a modern church in the center.

The Paphos Cultural Festival takes place throughout September and includes local and international talent. There are usually theatrical and musical performances as well as dance recitals.

The Ethnographical Museum contains finds from the Neolithic Age to the present day.

This is a private collection which was gathered by George Eliades. The collection consists of coins, pottery and axeheads, along with various kitchen implements. One room contains the reconstruction of a bridal chamber with traditional costumes and furniture. The garden contains two third century B.C. tombs, an olive press and a traditional "kleftiko" oven.

The Paphos festival takes place 50 days before Easter and includes cultural events such as dancing and singing.

All libraries in Cyprus are open to the public for reading and local research on the premises.

Youth hostels in Cyprus are open to members of the International Youth Hostels Association. Non-members are also accepted but on arrival at the hostel they will be provided with a guest card.

Persons wishing to become members of the association may apply to the Nicosia Youth Hostel.

The Youth Hostel is open all year round and offers kitchen facilities.

The hostel is located on Leoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou 37.