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Paphos: Once the ancient capital of Cyprus, Paphos combines ancient history, notably the Tombs of the Kings, with all the resort 'mod cons'. The town is really divided into two - a quaint fishing harbour and atmospheric old town, both are relaxing and beautifully unhurried. Nearby is the popular and pretty harbour side area, guarded by a looming Venetian Fort and bordered by numerous open air terraced restaurants, cafes and bars where you can catch your breath in between bouts of sightseeing. The Old Town is a real shopping emporium made up of narrow streets housing numerous stores and a lively market to roam around. Culturally Paphos has much to keep you occupied, with plenty of ancient historical sites and monuments to explore such as the awesome Tomb of the Kings and Roman mosaics, close by. There's also the chance to savour some Cypriot legend at Aphrodite's Rock, where the goddess of Love was believed to have been born from the seas. If you feel like hitting the beach, there are a number of small sandy bays dotted in and around the town, many of which offer watersports and scuba-diving. The best curve of golden sand is at Coral Bay, a short taxi ride away. The pleasant fishing harbour is full of fishing boats, tour boats and private yachts bobbing up and down, and lined with tavernas with tables down to the water's edge. Make sure you get back into town for the evening though, the
harbour bars and fish restaurants are the perfect place for a lazy supper and ideal for discussing your day's discoveries. There's also the opportunity to check-out the Bouzouki clubs and bars scattered around the harbour where you will find a good supply of night-time activity, these are certain to see you through until the early morning.
