Paphos Leisure

Paphos has an excellent array of sporting and leisure activities, with a great range of water and traditional sports, and recreational pursuits. The aquarium, water park and shopping districts also make for great fun and relaxation.

Water sports

With warm to hot days year-round, visitors to Paphos can enjoy a wide variety of water sports at any time of the year. Off the beach, there is windsurfing, parasailing, jet-skiing and waterskiing, while offshore, there is boating, sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Go-karting

Paphos has a scaled down F1 track that is great fun for go-karting. There are fun races for all ages and abilities, and this is the closest most will ever get to knowing what F1 racing is all about.

Horseback riding

The area surrounding Paphos has some spectacular trails for horseback riding. Popular routes include trails in the beautiful Peyia forest, riding along the beaches and exploring the huge coastal sea caves.

Hiking and cycling

Paphos and its hinterland region were made for exploration by bicycle and on foot, and there are countless enthralling and rewarding trails to discover. Many cyclists stick to the country roads and wind up in lovely villages forgotten by time, while hikers have some great wilderness and mountain areas to explore.

Paphos Aquarium

This wonderful attraction is interesting and educational for all ages. The settings are fantastic, with underwater caves, replicated archaeological ruins and reefs illuminated with authentic-looking lighting, creating a very realistic atmosphere. The tanks are extremely modern and house a stunning collection of marine life, representative of species found across the Mediterranean. There is also a wide variety of tropical fish from all over the world. Another highlight is the quality restaurant with its gorgeous views across Paphos harbour.

Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark

Great fun for the whole family and couples as well, the Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark has a huge selection of rides, slides and pools catering for children, teens and adults. For thrills, try the Kamikazi, Free Fall and Black Hole; while for fun, the Lazy River, Super Volcano and Wave Pool provide plenty of laughs. For kids, the Pirate Ship Slide and the Water Mushrooms and Mini Volcano are ideal. There is plenty of shade to keep you out of the sun when you are not in the water, and the water park has an excellent selection of cafés and restaurants.

Shopping

For some, nothing relaxes like a spot of retail therapy, and Paphos’ stores are conveniently located in the same general district. Popular local items include Cypriot lace, handmade pottery, paintings, sculptures, jewellery and souvenirs. The workmanship, quality and prices of local handicrafts make them sought after buys. There are also plenty of modern boutiques sporting the latest in designer labels as well as a few air-conditioned shopping malls.