Faces of Paphos

PAPHOS, #Cyprus, is deservedly known for its nightlife and beaches – 27 of them in the region, 12 of them Blue Flag class – but what some holidaymakers might not know is that it’s also the island’s major cultural centre, as befits mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. 

The owners of the seven-bedroom #VillaMonica 
(https://govillasandcottages.co.uk/property/9077084103121077103061061/villa-monica-peyia-village-paphos.html) in Coral Bay, Paphos, have flagged up some of the cultural events and attractions the town and the surrounding area have to offer visitors away from (but not too far away) the bars and beaches:

The Paradise Jazz Festival, every year in the Paphos district in September. 

Paphos Flower Festival – In May, Cypriots welcome the arrival of spring with the Anthestiria or flower festival. There’s a parade of flower floats along Poseidon Avenue to the old harbour at Kato Paphos. 

The Arkadia Festival in the village of Kallepeia celebrates the beauty of the area. Visitors join villagers to experience traditional Cypriot hospitality that features live music, traditional dancing, and food. 

Dionysia Festival – In September, Stroumbi, a village in the Paphos area holds a festival in honour of Dionysus, the Greek God of theatre, wine, and parties. This three-day festival is one of the biggest wine events of the country.

The Aphrodite Festival, an annual opera festival which takes place in Castle Square, Paphos.

Ancient Greek Drama, July & August – In July and August, three ancient theatres in Cyprus host one Greek drama festivals. Plays written by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes are re-enacted in classic Greek tradition. The ancient amphitheatre in Paphos is the venue for some of the performances.

*Coral Bay – a tourist resort in the Peyia municipality four miles north of Paphos –is a crescent of soft white sand enclosed by a pair of limestone headlands. The beach has a European Union Blue Flag.

*Paphos (also spelt Pafos) Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses, and tombs of the Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.

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