Villa Roderigo is in Coral Bay, a popular holiday spot in Paphos on Cyprus’s southwest coast. The area is known for its sandy swimming beaches, exciting archaeological sites and beautiful natural scenery. The town is also home to an excellent choice of restaurants from traditional tavernas serving moussaka and souvlaki to international options like Italian, Chinese and steakhouses.
Paphos has been inhabited since Neolithic times so that you can expect several interesting sites relating to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. There’s the Baths of Aphrodite with a natural waterfall and pool you can swim in and Aphrodite Rock. For more cultural exploring, the restaurant-fronted harbour with Paphos Castle, an ancient Byzantine fort is a great choice. And so are the ancient ruins of tombs, fortresses, theatres at Paphos Archaeological Park. Ibrahim Kahn, Paphos Old Town with its boutique shops and artisans also shouldn’t be missed. Think hand-crafted mosaics, jewellery and artwork – the perfect place to purchase souvenirs.
Looking for beaches instead? Coral Bay, a sandy strip dotted with sun loungers is an excellent choice. There’s a small café there built into the hillside, and it’s also a short walk from Coral Bay centre with cafes, shops and restaurants. Quieter Geroskipou beach has a human-made barrier that you can swim to, and it’s just down the road. Getting there, you’ll pass Paphos Water Park.
For sports enthusiasts, Paphos offers a variety of water sports like sea kayaking and jet skiing and has three golf courses. Plus, you can go horse riding, cycling or hiking in the nearby countryside – the Akamas Peninsula and Troodos mountains are popular choices. If you’re travelling in the winter, Troodos also hosts four ski slopes and is an excellent place to pick up delicious honey-coated nuts.
Scuba diver? Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can head to top dive sites like Coral Bay harbour, St. Georges Island and St. Georges harbour. At the latter, there’s a small sandy beach you can relax on, caves for you to explore and a restaurant overlooking the water. From there, you could also visit the Sea Caves in Peyia. Enjoy a walk along the cliffs, swim and snorkel or sunbathe on the rocks. At night, sip cocktails at the café there (Oniro) and enjoy views of the Edro III shipwreck.