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Paphos is a coastal district in the southwest part of Cyprus. Since antiquity it has been one of the most important ancient kingdoms on the island. At the same time it has always been famous as the worshipping centre for the goddess Aphrodite.

The Paphos district is one of the 6 districts and is the fourth largest on the island. It has an extent of 1396 square metres and forms the 15, 09% of Cyprus.  Paphos is then divided into 4 municipalities and 121 communities. The 4 municipalities are: Paphos, Geroskipou, Peyia and Polis Chrysochous.

To the north the Paphos area extends until the village of Pomos, to the easy until the Akamas Peninsula, to the south until Kouklia and to the west until Agios Nikolaos. The Paphos district has coastal villages that extend along its west and north coasts, as well as mountainous terrain to its east, including the Paphos Forest.

Each of the 121 villages has its own unique beauty and attraction. There are many attractions in the villages ranging from churches, museums, culture attractions and nature attractions. The many churches, chapels, monasteries in all of the villages also show how religious the residents are. The museums along with other cultural buildings help preserve the culture and the customs that each village has.

Each village has traditional restaurants and shops that can offer you with the local cuisine as well as the local products that it produces (sweets, bread, and drinks) and the Cypriot hospitality.

Whether you are interested in the coastal villages with beautiful sandy beaches and clear blue waters, or mountainous villages with forests and waterfalls, Paphos will accommodate all tastes.

To view the list of all the Paphos Villages refer to the Paphos Villages List.

Paphos district at a glance
Area1,396 km²
Municipalities4
Communities121
Population (Paphos town)35,961
Official websitepafos.org.cy

All the villages in Paphos

73 villages documented in the Paphos district. 73 of them are plotted on Cyprus in 3D.

Cyprus villages - Paphos district

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Choli Village

Choli Village, located in the picturesque Paphos District of Cyprus, is a charming and tranquil destination that offers visitors a unique blend of historical si

Paphos

Choulou Village, Paphos

Choulou is a village in the Paphos district in Cyprus. It is situated at an altitude of about 350 metres above the sea level.

Paphos

Droushia Village

High on the Laona plateau of western Cyprus, Droushia (sometimes written Drouseia or Dhrousha) is a village that lives up to its name.

Paphos

Emba, Paphos

Emba is a village situated in the Paphos district in Cyprus.

Paphos

Episkopi Village , Paphos

The small village of Episkopi is located in the Paphos district about 11 kilometres northeast from the centre. The village in hidden in a beautiful natural e

Paphos

Evretou Village

Evretou Village is located about 15 kilometres south from Polis Chrysochous and 31 kilometres from the town of Paphos. There is also access from the village

Paphos

Foinikas Village

An abandoned village like Foinikas isn’t just a “quiet place.” It’s a place where life used to be visible every day, and now only traces remain.

Paphos

Fyti Village

The iconic community of Fyti is located 25 kilometres northeast of Paphos and 20 kilometres southeast of Polis Chrysochous. Fyti, borders with the villages A

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Gialia Village

Tucked into the rolling hills northeast of Polis Chrysochous, Gialia is one of those rare villages in Cyprus where time seems to slow down.

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