Paphos Castle stands by the harbor, and was originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour. It was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century before being dismantled in 1570 by the Venetians, who were unabl… See more

Paphos has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen: BSh), closely bordering a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa), with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The greatest amounts of rain occur from November t… See more

Paphos was once the only traffic-free town in Cyprus; things changed after the urbanization and rise of the population in less than ten years. The roads in the town centre remain unchanged and are unable to accommod… See more

Paphos has only one general hospital located at Anavargos, 3 km (2 mi) northeast of the city centre. It was built to replace the old hospital, which was demolished shortly after being abandoned; now, it is a modern medical ce… See more