Mandria and the surrounding area.

Some of the attractions of Mandria and the surrounding area...

The village of Mandria, where the apartment is situated, is just outside Paphos. Away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough if you decide you want to visit the lively bars and clubs.
The whole town of Pafos, the ancient capital of Cyprus, is included in the official UNESCO's list of cultural and natural treasures of the world heritage. Wherever one treads in Pafos comes across its glorious history which dates back thousands of years, when the cult of goddess Aphrodite who emerged from its seas, flourished in this beautiful part of the world attracting many visitors from inland and abroad and then for the spread of Christianity. Pafos was the islands capital for six centuries.
The apartment is a just stroll away from the village centre where you will find two mini markets, tavernas and kebab house and takeaway – typical of a Cypriot village. The beautiful Pissouri Bay and it’s busy village centre is only 7 – 10 minutes by car, Paphos Town & Harbour is an attractive 15 minute drive on the Old Road (B6) or only approximately 10 minutes on the highway (A6). In all a very convenient position to experience a nicer flavour of Cyprus, a property and area we hope you’ll want to return to.
This is the perfect place to combine first class holidays with a walk through history. Immerse yourself in the archaeology, history and culture of Pafos and experience at first hand one of the oldest civilisations of the world.
At the moment Paphos is reviving on the strength of tourism and government investment in it’s infrastructure such as dams, roads and airport. Private initiatives have also resulted in a boom in the construction of hotels, apartments and villas. The city has become a popular seaside resort with a population of 39,500. The Ktima section of the city is the main residential area, while Kato Paphos is the playground of holiday makers, built around the medieval port with its numerous luxury hotels, tavernas and entertainment venues.

The local area...
The gallery (right) shows some attractions within walking distance of your rooms, plus an album with places of interest for anyone who is willing to travel slightly further afield. We are able to arrange local car hire for anyone interested, but there are also transport services available. There are also Golf courses and in the winter months, ski resorts.

Other places of interest...
Prices and times may change without notice but we will endeavor to keep updated.

Acropolis...
Near the modern Paphos lighthouse is sited a complex of ancient buildings, including a Roman Odeon, built in the 2nd century AD, which has been restored and is now used for summer orchestral and stage performances. The Odeon was the focus of the ancient city centre, of which some ruins still remain in the area. South of the Odeon are the remnants of the Roman Temple of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, and north of the lighthouse are the ruins of the ancient town walls.



	Baths of Aphrodite... A romantic side trip from Paphos is a visit to the natural grotto on the Akamas Peninsula near Polis (30 miles/48km north of Pahpos) where legend has it that the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, used to take her baths. The serene pool, shaded by a fig tree and surrounded by beautiful examples of maindenhair fern, can be reached by nature trails from Akamas.

Troodos Mountains...
The Troodos mountain range stretches across most of the western side of Cyprus. There are many famous mountain resorts, Byzantine monasteries and churches on mountain peaks, and nestling in its valleys and picturesque mountain villages clinging to terraced hill slopes.

Catacombs...
A large pistachio tree marks the entrance to the underground catacombs of Agia Solomoni in Kato Paphos. The tree is a strange sight, festooned as it usually is with pieces of cloth tied onto it by the faithful as offerings, in the hope that this sacred tree will cure various ailments. The catacombs themselves were carved into Fabrica hill, below the ancient Roman city wall, in the 4th century BC, and later became chapels for the early Christians. The underground chapels feature some interesting frescoes and graffiti left by 13th-century Crusaders, and there are numerous legends and stories attached to the patron saint Ayia Solomoni. Visitors are advised to take a torch along to explore the catacombs. Address: Agio Pavlou Street .

The Mosaics of Paphos...
Dionysos The striking mosaic floors in a series of ancient Roman noblemen’s villas, dating from the third to fifth century AD, are a must-see for visitors to Paphos. The site where the villas are still being excavated can be found about 300 metres from the Paphos harbour. The mosaics featuring mythological scenes are visible in the houses of Dionysus, Orpheus and Aion, and the Villa of Theseus. All were made of small cubes of marble and stone, called tesserae, with glass paste added to widen the range of colour. In the House of Dionysus, for example, 5,985 square feet (556 sq metres) of floor space in 14 rooms are covered with the gorgeous mosaics. Address: Kyriakou Nikolaou Street Telephone: (26) 306 217 Opening Time: Daily 8am to 5pm (September to May), 8am to 7.30pm (June to August) Admission: C£1.50

Tombs of the Kings...
Tomb of the Kings There are actually no kings buried here. Rather the site known as the Tombs of the Kings, one mile (two km) northwest of Paphos harbour towards Coral Bay, was the final resting place of about 100 Ptolemaic aristocrats who lived and died in the city between 3 BC and 3 AD. The tombs are impressive, carved out of solid rock, some featuring Doric pillars and frescoed walls. Archaeological excavations are ongoing at the site, which also features a church known as Paleoekklisia, which sports traces of Byzantine frescoes. Telephone: (26) 306 295 Opening Time: Daily 8am to 5pm (November to March), 8am to 6pm (April to May and September to October), 8am to 7.30pm (June to August) Admission: C£0.75


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