Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa

- -One of the most stunning,wild and uninhabitaed natural wildernesses in Cyprus.This protected area is a haven for flora and fauna with native flowers,birds,rare turtles and the occasional Monk Seal.

- -This is the location where the goddess aphrodite was supposedly born from the sea.It is also knows as "Petra Tou Romou" The Rock of Aphrodite is not actually in Paphos,but rather can be found on the road from Paphos to Limassol

- -This is the original 4th century AD site of Nea Pafos,the Roman capital of Cyprus.The houses are situated close together and given names according to the main themes of their mosaics,which depict scenes from Greek mythology and are considered masterpieces of mosaic art.These houses sucj as "The House of Dionysos","The House of Thesis","The House of Aion" and "The House of Orpheus" are believed to date to the 2nd half of the 2nd Century AD.

- -Featuring aquatic species from both the Mediterranean and the tropics,living within 72 environment-friendly tanks.

- -Conceived originally as a private atrium this bird park progressed to become a centre that lets the public admire both the animals and birds and provides education about the importance of conserving and caring for all bird and animal life.

- -This is a historic burial site containing stone tombs that were built during pre-Christian times.

- -A romantic side trip from Paphos is a visit to the natural grotto on the akamas Peninsular near Polis.Where legend has it that the Greek Goddess of Love,Aphrodite,used to take her baths.The serene pool,shaded by a fig tree and surrounded by beautiful examples of maindenhair ferns,can be reached by nature trails from Akamas.

- -The fort was originally built by the Byzantines and rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th Century.Over the centuries the fort passed into the hand of the Venetians and was then partly destroyed in battle and surrendered to the Ottomans who later restored and strengthened it.

- -Paphos Harbour has served as a shelter for ships for over 2000 years. The walkway along the harbour leads to Papho's ancient fort with restaurants and tavernas where you can enjoy a cooling drink or a relaxing meal.Alternatively browse through the many gift shops or simply watch the sun set.

- -Also known as "The church by St. Paul's Pillar".The remains of the original 4th Christian Basilica lies scattered in the grounds of this modern church and they provide rare examples of early Christian floor mosaics of biblical symbols.

- -This 9th Century Church is famous for its 5 domes and home to one of the most important of iconoclastic architecture in Cyprus.Part od the UNESCO, World Cultural Heritage List.

- -The monastery was founded at the end of the 12th century by Cypriot hermit and writer Neophytos.The "Egkleistra"an enclosed cave carved out of the mountain by the hermit,contains some amazing 12th and 15th centuray Byzantine wall fescos.The monastery church contains beautiful icons of the Post-Byzantine period of the 16th century.

- -Lara Bay and the Turtle hatchery are situated in the remote wilderness of the Akamas peninsular.Lara Bay offers empty sandy beaches,away from crowds.Uniquely for the Mediterranean,this isolated and deserted part of Cyprus attracts the Loggerhead and Green Turtles,which hatch their young on this beach.

- -To the north of Paphos in the hills above Coral Bay lies this village.At its heart lies the pictuesque cobbled square of the village and within it the "Pegeia Springs"of which many Cypriot folk songs have been written.Pegeia provides spactacular views of the Paphos coastline and surrounding hills.

- -In the north of this area close to the town of Polis lies this picturesque and tranquil harbour at Latchi.A very scenic spot which harbours their small fishing fleet and a myriad of other pleasure crafts.Enjoy yourself with the water sports or boat trips available from the harbour.