Guidebook for Kouklia
Essentials
There is a Supermarket in Aphrodite Hills which is good for a small shop for convenience or essential items but it is quite expensive for a large shop. This supermarket offers a very wide range of produce at cheaper prices for a weekly shop. It is on the B6 on the right as you travel from Pathos Airport to Aphrodite Hills.
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Froutaria Papamichael
There is a Supermarket in Aphrodite Hills which is good for a small shop for convenience or essential items but it is quite expensive for a large shop. This supermarket offers a very wide range of produce at cheaper prices for a weekly shop. It is on the B6 on the right as you travel from Pathos Airport to Aphrodite Hills.
Sightseeing
Legend says that this is the birth place of Aphrodite the ancient Greek goddess of love.
Aphrodite attracted a large cult following in Paphos, which was eventually crushed by the Romans. This is evident from the Sanctuary of Aphrodite in Old Paphos, Kouklia. A local myth is that any person who swims around the Aphrodite Rock will be blessed with eternal beauty.
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Petra tou Romiou
Legend says that this is the birth place of Aphrodite the ancient Greek goddess of love.
Aphrodite attracted a large cult following in Paphos, which was eventually crushed by the Romans. This is evident from the Sanctuary of Aphrodite in Old Paphos, Kouklia. A local myth is that any person who swims around the Aphrodite Rock will be blessed with eternal beauty.
The archaeological site of Palaipafos (‘old Pafos’ in Greek) is located in Kouklia Village and was one of the most important city-kingdoms of Cyprus, as well as the first Cypriot site to be included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1980.
The Sanctuary of Aphrodite is the most famous of the Ancient Greek Goddess’ sanctuaries, and its ancient remains date back to the 12th century BC, whilst it remained a place of worship until the 3rd - 4th centuries AD.
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Sanctuary of Aphrodite
1 Γρίβα ΔιγενήThe archaeological site of Palaipafos (‘old Pafos’ in Greek) is located in Kouklia Village and was one of the most important city-kingdoms of Cyprus, as well as the first Cypriot site to be included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1980.
The Sanctuary of Aphrodite is the most famous of the Ancient Greek Goddess’ sanctuaries, and its ancient remains date back to the 12th century BC, whilst it remained a place of worship until the 3rd - 4th centuries AD.
Omodos is located about 42 kilometres north-west of the city of Limassol, in the geographical region of the wine-making villages. It is built near the west bank of the Cha-potami river at an average altitude of 810 meters. The village is surrounded by tall mountaintops, the tallest of which are "Afames" (1153 m.) and "Kremmos of Laona" (Laona's Cliff, 1092 m.).
The village receives an annual average rainfall of about 760 millimetres; vines and various fruit-trees (apple, plum, pear, peach, and apricot trees) are cultivated in the region. There also are uncultivated areas that are taken over by varied natural vegetation. A small part of the village -in its north part -is taken up by the stat
Omodos Village Houses
Omodos is located about 42 kilometres north-west of the city of Limassol, in the geographical region of the wine-making villages. It is built near the west bank of the Cha-potami river at an average altitude of 810 meters. The village is surrounded by tall mountaintops, the tallest of which are "Afames" (1153 m.) and "Kremmos of Laona" (Laona's Cliff, 1092 m.).
The village receives an annual average rainfall of about 760 millimetres; vines and various fruit-trees (apple, plum, pear, peach, and apricot trees) are cultivated in the region. There also are uncultivated areas that are taken over by varied natural vegetation. A small part of the village -in its north part -is taken up by the stat
Kourion
Pafos Mosaics
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19 Pafias AfroditisFood Scene
Kouklia
The nearest village with many lower cost local Restaurants.
Pissouri
Many good Restaurants in the village and bay area.
Aphrodite Hills
Excellent local Restaurants and pub. Live music in the beer garden.
Chris Blue Beach
Great Beach and good food.
Arts & Culture
Paphos Archaeological Park covers most of the important ancient Greek and Roman City and is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding ancient remains.
The most significant remains so far discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Orpheus, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors. In addition, excavations have uncovered an Agora, Asklepion, the Basilica of Panagia Limeniotissa, an Odeon, a Theatre and a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings.
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Paphos
Paphos Archaeological Park covers most of the important ancient Greek and Roman City and is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding ancient remains.
The most significant remains so far discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Orpheus, the House of Aion and the House of Theseus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors. In addition, excavations have uncovered an Agora, Asklepion, the Basilica of Panagia Limeniotissa, an Odeon, a Theatre and a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings.
The best and most well preserved ancient sight we have visited on Cyprus. There is also one of the best beaches and restaurants very close to this sight so you can spend the whole day in this area.
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Kourion
The best and most well preserved ancient sight we have visited on Cyprus. There is also one of the best beaches and restaurants very close to this sight so you can spend the whole day in this area.
Getting Around
Petsas Car rental available from the airports or will be brought to Aphrodite Hills. Mention my name for a discount on advance bookings. There is a space to park your car at our home.
Car rental available from the airports or will be brought to Aphrodite Hills. Mention my name for a discount on advance bookings. There is a space to park your car at our home.
Petsas Car Rentals
Car rental available from the airports or will be brought to Aphrodite Hills. Mention my name for a discount on advance bookings. There is a space to park your car at our home.
Parks & Nature
Pafos Zoo
Beautiful natural unspoiled nature reserve.
The best time to see flowers is in spring, between early March and end April.
Outdoor activities can be enjoyed on the Akamas peninsula for most of the year - just remember to take LOTS of water with youif exploring the area in July/August - we would recommend an EARLY start and a long siesta... or a very lazy lunch ina fish taverna in Latchi!
For a mountain bike excursion hire a local guide or at least a quality bike. While the highest point on the Akamas is only 350m, many of the trails have a LOT of up and down!
There are several nature trails on the Akamas - pick up a guide to them at the local tourist information office (in Polis)
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Akamas
Beautiful natural unspoiled nature reserve.
The best time to see flowers is in spring, between early March and end April.
Outdoor activities can be enjoyed on the Akamas peninsula for most of the year - just remember to take LOTS of water with youif exploring the area in July/August - we would recommend an EARLY start and a long siesta... or a very lazy lunch ina fish taverna in Latchi!
For a mountain bike excursion hire a local guide or at least a quality bike. While the highest point on the Akamas is only 350m, many of the trails have a LOT of up and down!
There are several nature trails on the Akamas - pick up a guide to them at the local tourist information office (in Polis)
Kourion Beach Restaurant
Quiet unspoiled beach area with excellent Restaurants.
Shopping
Butcher Boy Delicatessen
3 Adamantiou KoraiEssential BBQ food.
Pantopoleio Supermarket
Aphrodite AvenueGreat local Supermarket within walking distance.