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Is Paphos in Cyprus nice?
Tweacle Tart II
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Thinking of booking a holiday there - 20 minutes way from the harbour and nightlife.
Is it nice? Is it safe?
We're a couple in our early forties - not bothered about clubbing, just want good weather and nice food really.
Any tips and/or opinions welcomed please.
Is it nice? Is it safe?
We're a couple in our early forties - not bothered about clubbing, just want good weather and nice food really.
Any tips and/or opinions welcomed please.
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Yes it's very nice, especially for the things you mention. Don't know when you are thinking of going but this time of the year it bakes temperatures over 40 degrees. I have been to Paphos in November and yes it is dark by 5.00pm but the days are warm and sunny, far less people too:)
I have been in November as well, and it was so cold the sun may have been out but the sea breeze was chilling, enough to keep you off the beach or use the pools. The winter months you just take the risk that the weather maybe good, but maybe bad as well.
When you say "big & bustling", is that a bad thing? I don't want to be going somewhere that's like Blackpool with sun! *shudder* I thought that was Ayia Napa....?!
You'll find most Cypriots avoid July/September like the plague and go home for visits etc, October onwards, September tends to be absolutely baking. I think October half term is one of the most expensive times to fly to Cyprus because that's when Cypriots that live here, or in the area I live anyway, tend to go.
The bus north, towards Coral Bay, gets packed, and it can be difficult to get on coming into Paphos. East the buses are quieter, or it's a pleasant walk.
Paphos is a nice town, with plenty of places to eat out. There are also a lot of interesting excursions, especially to North Cyprus.
Last time we were there was a late September, and it was extremely hot, even in the evenings.
Oh, I love the sun so that's perfect for me.
Sidenote - when did you move to Cyprus?!
The place I'm looking at is on Tomb of the Kings Road. Hopefully, I'll be ok to walk it - I tend to thrive in the dry heat on holiday - just this horrid, muggy stuff we get here I can't be dealing with.
Does it still have an authentic feel? Do you get much hassle to go into restaurants?
And is it safe? As in just wandering around, you're not likely to get attacked or anything? I'm not talking terrorism.
Just reread that - no I haven't moved there, but there's a lot of Greek Cypriots in the area I live in, sorry, that was a bit confusing when I read it back
Aha. Just read it back and it's definitely me that's got confused 🙈
So, basically, you mean like Peter Andre....right?
It's a big old place, not like Blackpool though. I always use Tripadvisor restaurant listings as a guide to how big a resort is and Paphos has 458 listed. That is a lot.
That's a great tip.
I've been to Altinkum in Turkey and hated it. That was like Blackpool with sun. Too English (everywhere serving a Sunday roast with apple crumble) too much hassle everywhere you go (physically being dragged into restaurants) and just a dump really. A long strip of restaurants, property shops and fake goods.
I just want to feel like I'm in Cyprus. It looks lovely online - good weather and lots of interesting things to do (OH is a bit of a culture vulture)
Stay away from Coral Bay then - it's very English. We stayed in a village about 30 minutes from Pathos, and it was very nice. Hiring a car is cheap and they drive on the correct side of the road, so it's easy.
The archaeology in Pathos is stunning.
If he lived near me, I'd have moved
Just checked on a map and Coral Bay appears to be a safe enough distance away. Thanks for the top though 👍
Or it's just nice for a wander round. No hassle whatsoever when I was there.
Yes I would agree with this. I have stayed there 3 times now, there are several nice quiet hotels in Pathos itself. I have never felt that it was overbusy but some of the restaurants are very expensive Last time we were there we went to a posher restaurant and the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu was over £40 ! Valley of the Kings is a must see, it's like something out of Indiana Jones. There are some wonderful ancient ruins nearby and as has already been said car hire is quite cheap.
Turns out I've been a bit of a dick and was looking at September 2016! I nearly booked it earlier as well! Not sure how it happened, as I definitely didn't input that, but looks like the one I'd set my heart on isn't available when we can go this year. I feel like crying! 😭
Back to the drawing board! *sigh*
On a further note, a lot of the Restaurants, Bars and Tavernas in these resorts are going bust at an alarming rate, because All Inclusive Hotels are utterly decimating the local economy. One taverna owner we spoke to told us that some days they're lucky to get 10 or 12 covers in the evening now, due to an All Inclusive Hotel opening at the start of this season.
Anyway if you do go have a large KEO for me
Paphos is a big resort so if you wanted something smaller but close by, look at Polis or Latchi