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Pafos & the West
Why Go?
Pafos was nominated joint European Capital of Culture for 2017 in recognition of its ex-
traordinary archaeological sights. Unsurprisingly, tourists have flocked here for these for
decades - plus more hedonistic pursuits. If you find the beach strip at Kato Pafos too deve-
loped, duck into the backstreets or head up to Ktima on the hillside, which has a more tan-
gible traditional feel. More beach resorts are strung out north along the coast towards Agios
Georgios.
To seriously sidestep the crowds, consider renting a car and searching out traditional rur-
al villages where some of the best tavernas are located. If you have sturdier wheels, check
out the unspoilt Akamas Peninsula, where there are remote beaches and some of the best
walks on the island. To the east, the vast Pafos Forest is equally enticing, melting almost
imperceptibly into the sombre tracts of the Tyllirian wilderness.
When to Go
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Pafos is the island's top tourist destination, which is worth bearing in mind when plan-
ning your visit.
