PAPHOS CASTLE - TOMB OF THE KINGS COASTAL BOARDWALK
Renovated in 2023, this charming seaside boardwalk is suitable for everyone. The walk follows the seashore from Paphos Castle, past archaeological sites, to Venus Beach.
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How to get here
- If you travel by car, you can leave it at the large, free parking lot in Kato Paphos (Lower Paphos). For the location pin, click here.
- There are bus stops near the starting point of the walk. Look for buses heading in the direction of Paphos Harbour.
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What to expect from the walk
- The walk is possible year-round, although it is often windy due to its location.
- There is no shade on the walk.
- The walk is paved and in perfect condition.
- There are benches and some attractions like chess field on the ground along the walk, an outdoor gym and volleyball grounds.
- This walk is extremely popular, especially in the vicinity of Paphos Castle and the Tomb of the Kings area.
- You can extend your stroll beyond Venus Beach as the path continues further.
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Suggestions to enhance your experience
- Check out the Tomb of the Kings, a necropolis dating back to the 3rd century BC, featuring underground tombs carved out of rock. Some of these tombs are accessible for visitors to enter and explore. For the location pin, click here.
- Explore history and culture of Paphos at UNESCO World Heritage site - Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos. It is a big area with ruins of tombs and villas and Roman mosaics. For the location pin, click here.
- Once a year, on Green Monday, which usually occurs in early spring marking the start of Lent, there is a kite-flying day in Cyprus. In Paphos, this event takes place at Lighthouse Beach, which you will pass by during this walk. Hundreds of kites fill the sky while Cypriot families barbecue on the beach. For the location pin, click here.
- This walk can be a part of a longer walk along the Paphos coastline Check out this walk here.
