As the capital of the western region of Cyprus, Paphos is one of the major towns on the island and a popular tourist centre. The town, however, has a rich history dating back well beyond modern times, in fact as far back as 1400 BC.

Paphos was one of the region's foremost settlements in Roman times and is famed for the remnants of this era that still remain, in particular the mosaics at the former Roman governor's palace. The town is also, according to Greek mythology, the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love and is home to numerous classical treasures.

Being Situated in the Eastern Mediterranean, a flight to Paphos takes less than 4 hours and during the summer months there are numerous scheduled and charter options. This being the case it's important to compare prices before you book your cheap flight. Paphos is blessed with a typical Mediterranean climate with temperatures well into the 30s during the summer months and beautiful mild winters.

Paphos is split into two areas: the main residential part known as Ktima and the tourist area of Kato Paphos centred around the harbour and home to a wide selection of hotels, restaurants and tavernas.

As well as the famous mosaics, Paphos' other ancient sites include the Tomb of the Kings, dating back to the third century BC and the fourth century Basilica of St Paul. For beach lovers Coral Bay is an exquisite beach just northwest of the town.

In the summer months flights to Paphos can be expensive so it pays to compare prices and book well in advance.