Πάφος Archives ⋆ The Passenger

October 31, 2021April 14, 2022

Sigá, sigá

Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and currently the most eastern part of the European Union. In fact, it is incredibly close to states like Syria or Lebanon. It is known as the island of Aphrodite (or Venus) and it has an interesting history. The whole island is part of the EU, but it is a divided island with an occupied Turkish northern part. Cyprus is a good place for a summer holiday, and it seems to be to the Russians what Mallorca means to the Germans. And it is a place for relaxation which can already be seen in the local philosophy of life: sigá, sigá; always slowly, always relaxed.

October 29, 2021January 19, 2022

Necropolis

The ‘tombs of the kings‘ is a vast city of the dead at Πάφος. The name is misleading because it weren’t kings who found their final rest here – but the graves are really impressing. The necropolis was used from the 4th century BC until the 3rd century CE and is today a protected UNESCO world heritage site. In the past the protection wasn’t as good and tomb raiders have taken a lot of the rich grave goods have been stolen.

October 28, 2021January 19, 2022

Τα Μπάνια

A simple but pleasant restaurant directly at the harbor of Πάφος with seats next to the water. Good dishes (Greek and international, also a lot of seafood) and drinks, nice music, and a relaxed lightshow. Definitely my kind of restaurant.

October 28, 2021January 19, 2022

Mayfair

Checking-in at the Mayfair hotel at Πάφος is like entering the party zone. It is one of these classic all-inclusive hotels that people book that want to hang out at the pool all day, need children’s entertainment and like all food and drinks already paid. Unfortunately, I only found at about this when reaching the hotel.

October 28, 2021January 19, 2022

Amazing mosaics

The city of Πάφος is a vivid place and many people get here for their beach vacations. But the city also has a long history, and the most important site is the archaeological area of Nea Paphos next to the harbor. While Πάφος was already founded in the 4th century BCE this UNESCO world heritage site lets you explore Roman villas from the 2nd and 3rd century CE.