CYPRUS
Cyprus, the green island as it was known in ancient times, is a unique combination of the old and the new, of breathtaking beauty, colorful 10.000 year long history and unchanging traditions. Of course Cyprus is better known for its golden beaches and turquoise sea and its long hot summers. Springtime visitors are also thrilled by the warm weather and the intoxicating scent of lemon blossoms that fills the air. Spring is the best time to visit uninhabited regions such as Agamas. Driving through the mountains you can pass through slumbering villages seemingly untouched by time, visit haunting monasteries dinging to craggy cliff tops and altogether immerse yourself in history and culture.

PAFOS
Pafos town is charming and lively. Its bustling port, restaurants, cafes and bars make for an exciting and varied nightlife. It was a center of the cult of Aphrodite, as her legendary birthplace was at Petra tou Romiou, the boulder in the sea between Limassol and Pafos, where, according to legend, Aphrodite rose from the sea. The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that Pafos is of exceptional architectural and historic value. The mosaics of Nea Pafos are among the most beautiful in the world. The whole town of Pafos is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of the world heritage. Any time of the year you decide to visit, you can be sure of warm weather; almost constant sunshine and a friendly welcome form all of us here at Sofianna Hotel Apartments.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN KATO PAFOS
Tombs of the Kings
Spread over a vast area, these impressive underground tombs date back to the 4th century BC. They are carved out of solid rock with some being decorated with Doric pillars. High officials rather than Kings were buried here, but the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.

Chrysopolitissa Church and Early Christian Basilica
Built in the 13th century over the ruins of the largest Early Byzantine basilica on the island. Within the compound one can see St. Paul's Pillar, where, according to tradition, Saint Paul was flogged before the Roman Governor Sergius Paulus was converted to Christianity.

Theoskepasti Church
Theoskepasti means ' Veiled by God'. According to tradition, a fog was sent by God to protect the original church during the Arab raids. The modern church was built in 1923.

Agia Solomoni Church
Originally a Christian catacomb, retaining some of the 12th century frescoes. A sacred tree at the entrance is believed to cure the ailments of those who hang a personal offering on its branches.

Pafos Mosaics
The mosaic floors of these noblemen's villas dating from the 3rd to the 5th century AD are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. They mainly depict scenes from Greek mythology.

Pafos Mediaeval Fort
Originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour, it was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, dismantled by the Venetians in 1570 and rebuilt by the Ottomans after they captured the island in the 16th century.

ACTIVITIES
Boat trips along the coast of Cyprus, camping, cruises from Cyprus to Egypt, Lebanon, Greece and the Greek Islands. Guided excursions (half or full day), angling, bird watching, cycling, golfing, hiking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, snow skiing (winter). Many festivals and cultural events take place throughout the year and especially during the summer.