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AIRPORT     BUSES     SUPERMARKETS & SHOPPING     EATING OUT

LOCAL FOOD     BARS     EXCURSIONS     GOLF     FISHING     BEACHES

CAR HIRE     OPENING TIMES     TOILET CUSTOMS

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AIRPORT

There is no public transport yet from the Paphos Airport but there are lots of Taxis. A taxi to Kings Palace is between £13 and £20 depending on the time of day and should take 10-15 minuets.

BUSES

There is a good network of busses. In the apartment I have left a current bus timetables for you to use. 

SUPERMARKETS & SHOPPING

There are many supermarkets and 24 hour kiosks (small supermarkets stocking most essentials) near the apartment. The closest is a few yards to the right (as you leave the apartment complex) on the corner of the street or a few yards to the left of the apartment. There is a very reasonable (fair prices), 24 hour kiosk which sells everything you might ever need, it is 10 minute walk along the road to the left (as you leave the apartment) on a corner just after O'Neil's pub (and the set back shops).

There are lots of touristy shops in Kato (lower) Paphos by the harbor, for more serious shopping you will need to go up to the Old Town or KTIMA. Here you will find shops from M&S to Next.

EATING OUT

There are hundreds of eating places around the apartment but here our my favourites, good value for money and quality of food. 

KARLINA - sells a good variety of food from traditional Greek to spaghetti. Prices from £3.50 for a main course up to £9 for a steak in pepper sauce (it is excellent). The portions are big and service excellent. There is entertainment on most nights. It is just along the road to the left (as you leave the apartment), it is on the left hand side of the road with a yellow florescent sign and a big arrow on its roof.
78 Tomb of the Kings Rd, Paphos. Tel: 26952130

DEMOKRITOS - Traditional Greek Taverna with the staff doing traditional Greek dancing. Try the Meze, it is a large selection (20ish small courses) of traditional Greek/Cypriot dishes. Only served for 2 or more people for under £10. The restaurant is located on bar street in Kato Paphos, just up from the harbor. 1 Dionysos St, Paphos. Tel: 26933371

GRAZIE - Classy Italian restaurant but with reasonable prices. It is up by bar street and the food and service is excellent. Anastasia 5 & Theoskepastis Corner, Kato Paphos. Tel: 26818298

KOH-i-NOOR - A classy Tandoori restaurant, fair prices, great service and good food. You will normally need to book in advance. Up from the harbor on the coast road to the right, at the top of the hill turn left before Pizza Pasta. 7 Kleios St, 8024 Kato Paphos. Tel: 26965544 or 99628742
Web site: www.3ds.com.cy/kohinoor 

OTHER GOOD RESTAURANTS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA

Paphos Restaurant Guide - Recommended by our guests

A listing of recommended restaurants from both owners and holiday-makers

KATO PAPHOS - Harbour Area:

Genesis Steakhouse
Situated on the edge of Universal village the menu is varied with fantastic steaks and first class service. You will probably be waited on by Jack who is the owner.

The Rugby Arms
Next to Genesis, a sports bar that serves food and a fantastic breakfast.

The Almond Tree
Just off the bottom of Bar Street. Fantastic international restaurant

Pambis Diner
On the edge of Universal Gardens next to Ellis Kiosk. A great snack bar.

Pavarotti’s
Close to the Alexander the Great Hotel. This is probably the best restaurant in Pafos and you must book in advance. It is the ideal place for a special occasion and prices are similar to top restaurants in the UK. Tel: 00357 26912588

Grazie
Situated opposite Theoskepastis church, just off Bar Street. A quality Italian restaurant with good service.

Apomero
One of the best meze houses and great food at reasonable prices. They also offer all of the local main courses as starters so it is a great place to experiment. Closed on Monday and only open in the evenings.

Demokritos
A traditional Cypriot restaurant with Greek dancers. The 18-course meze is very good value and food from the grill is also good. Opposite the Robin Hood on Bar Street.

Koh-I-Noor
A quality curry house opposite the Alexander the Great Hotel

Eidleweiss
A traditional Cypriot restaurant with friendly service

Plaka
varied menu with reasonable prices. Near the Amathus Beach hotel

Napoleon
Excellent French restaurant but can be expensive. Near the Avanti hotel

Rendezvous
Varied menu and often have 3-course offers. Near the Avanti hotel

Gabor
Classy French restaurant but expensive. Near the Amathus Beach hotel

Oleastra
Classy modern European. Near the Amathus Beach hotel

Deep Blue
Excellent fish restaurant

La Spaghetteria
A popular Italian Restaurant with a varied selection of dishes

KATO PAPHOS - Tomb of the Kings Area:

Fat Mama’s
The fillet steak is superb and the portions are massive. The restaurant offers “entertainment” throughout your meal. You can’t book so just turn up.

Chloe’s
One of the best Chinese restaurants in Paphos. Tomb of the Kings Road.

Peach Blossom
Excellent Chinese/Japanese/Thai Restaurant. One of the best in Paphos. Opposite Fat Mamas

Phukett
Another excellent Chinese restaurant

Alteo
Classy modern European restaurant

Sisyfos
Offers local and international cuisine and is reasonably priced

CHLORAKAS:

Petros
Petros the owner also cooks and waits. Very pleasant service which opens from breakfast till late into the night. A few tables situated outside on the small balcony. Menu is typical Cypriot but you can also pop in there during the day to make a special request or ask Mrs Petros to make a vegetarian dish. Very reasonably priced and good village wine.

Railway Tavern
Good British pub food

ARGAKA:

Lizas Place Tavern
This tavern is only 500meters from the villas offering local Cuisine in a nice atmosphere.

CORAL BAY:

Coral King
Situated in the heart of Coral Bay this restaurant offer a lovely setting with efficient, friendly waiter service

Tratoria La Vigna
First on the left as you take the Coral Bay turn. A high quality Italian with a varied menu

Viklari
Located near Avakas Gorge. In the summer you can sit out in the sun on the top of a mountain with a cool breeze blowing through the vines. Viklari is made out of the remains of an old castle (The Last Castle) with grape vines hanging above your head. The grapes are served as a desert if you want them. The food is mainly Cypriot salads and BBQ'S-absolutely delicious! A very nice restaurant! It is advisable to try to get here with an off-road vehicle. Open in season, but probably best to telephone first on 26 991088 or 99 489000.

Phideas Tavern
Is a must for any visit to Coral Bay. Your host will be Phideas, an evenings entertainment in himself. As you will see when you walk through his door, he has a collection of tea towels from around the world, so if you are coming pack a tea towel with some sort of local design in your suitcase, he will get you to personally sign it before hanging it with the hundreds of others he has in his collection. The food is meze, which means he will bring you various Cypriot dishes one after another until you tell him to stop, you get everything from salads, cheeses, grilled meats, sausages, it's truly an experience to remember!!

EMBA:

Big Brother Tavern
Traditional food in a friendly environment

KATHIKAS:

The Farmyard Tavern
At the edge of the village, traditional with a great meze

Immogens
In the heart of Kathikas village. A traditional village restaurant. Fantastic Stifado.

Yiannis Kathikas Tavern
In Kathikas village opposite Imogens. Very good meze meze.

KISSONERGA:

The Pithary
In the village with an extensive international menu

Vardos Taverna
An outdoor restaurant practically on the beach. Fantastic location for a long lunch. Situated next to the Amatheus Beach Hotel between Paphos and Coral Bay.

Apothiki (The Old Barn Tavern)
a rustic-looking place, but good food, including a fantastic meze

Tweedie's
Lovely food and atmosphere. Booking is essential

LATSI:

Yangos and Peter's
The oldest restaurant in Latchi serving fresh seafood

Periyali
Traditional Cypriot restaurant

Finikas
Traditional Cypriot restaurant in Polis old town

Akhontariki
Traditional Cypriot restaurant in Polis old town

Faros Restaurant and Bar
Right by the harbour and has a wide variety of excellent food. Our choice would be to sample the fish meze, a full 18 different dishes. You will find the bar staff very friendly an welcoming

Nicandros
Serves good food. Try the Greek platter for 2

Psaropoulos Beach Fish Restaurant
The food here is excellent. We know this because it was full of locals. They have an excellent range of typical Greek dishes and lots of fish to choose from

PRANGOS:

The Stone Tavern
Assorted oven dishes, roasts and meze

PEYIA:

Kyrenia
Serves a good fixed meze

Peyia
Generous-portioned appetizers and nearly always full

POLIS:
 
Mystery
A family tavern offering good maze

Moustakallis Tavern
For a good Souvla off the Polis Square just say the word Moustakallis and you're there!

Mylos Tavern
Mylos Restaurant in Pano Gialia welcomes you to a traditional Cyprus Taverna. Mylos is one of those hidden tavernas you must discover and visit in your quest for the real Cyprus

Savvas Bar
For a good breakfast try this restaurant in Polis square. Savvas and Demetris offer various local, continental and of course for the shy, English breakfast.

YEROSKIPOU:

Seven St Georges Tavern
Experience a truly authentic Cypriot evening (closed Monday)

LOCAL FOOD

KLEFTICO - Shank of Lamb cooked in a clay oven
STIFFADO - A beef stew
MOUSAKKA - Like a lasagna with the pasta replaced with aubergine, eggs and vegetables
SOUVLAKI - Pork Kebab
GREEK SALAD - Salad with feta cheese & olives

BARS

ROCKING HORSE - Situated two doors further along from Karlina and owned and run by Tony (Cypriot) and Tracy (English) who were married in May 2004. Mention that you are renting from me, Tim at Kings Palace, and who knows you might even get your first drink free. Lovely people, lovely relaxed atmosphere, large measures, 2 pool tables, big TVs, cool music.
  
EXCURSIONS

ANESIS is a reasonably priced excursions specialist. Each trip costs £10 adults, 3-12 year olds £5, 0-3 year olds free, including admission fees, free pick up for the apartment, Air Conditioned Coach, English speaking guide, fully insured. Current trips are:

Mon & Thur - Troodos Mountains & Kykkos Monastery
i) Kykkos Monastery, ii) Tomb of Archbishop Makarios 3rd, beautiful villages of; iii) Omodos, iv) Pedoulas, v) Prodromos and vi) Platres

Tuesday - Nicosia & Lefara
i) Nicosia, ii) Green Line, iii) St John's Cathedral, iv) Archbishop Palace, v) Metaxas Dimond Cutter, vi) Lefkara Lace and Silver making.

Friday - Limassol & Curium
i) Curium, ii) Salt Lake, iii) Winery, iv) Sponge Factory, v) Medieval Church, vi) Time Elevator vii) Aphrodites Birth Place and Rock

Saturday - Paphos Villages & Aphrodite's Baths
i) Geroskipou Village, ii) St Paraskevi Church, iii) St Neophytos Monastery with 12th Century Frescoes, iv) Baths of Aphrodite v) Various other Akamas Villages

For Anesis Excursions books call: 99675663

GEORGES FUN BUS is a fun day out visiting many interesting places. Check out his web site for all the information: www.georgesfunbus.com. Current prices are £30 for adults and £15 for children.

WATER SPORTS CENTER is based at Phaethon Hotel on the East side of Kato Paphos and they offer: i) Half day boat trips (9.30am-1.30pm) for £15 adults and £7 Children, ii) Speed Boat hire; £50 for a full day £30 for half day, iii) Rings behind speedboat £7 adult and £5 children, iv) Water Skiing £15 for adult and £10 children, v) Jet Ski for 20 mins £20. All of these prices can be negotiated. Call 675663 or 99675663

I do not work for, nor take any commission from the above companies they are just ones I have found excellent in the passed - All the prices are as they where June 2004 and might have changed.

GOLF

There are two big golf courses in Paphos and are both open to guests/visitors. They are cheapest in the Summer from May to September at around £18 a round and in the winter go up to £23 per round. They are called SECRET VALLEY and TSADA. 

SECRET VALLEY

TSADA

FISHING

There are 3 main dams around Paphos which you are allowed to fish with a permit:
Asprokremmos Dam (Largest and 12km SE of Paphos)
Evretou Dam(22Km North of Paphos)
Mavrokolympos Dam (10 North of Paphos just before Coral Bay).
Fishing permits can be obtained from the police/harbor masters/fisheries office in the main Harbor, Paphos. A one year permit for one Dam is around £6 and all the Dams £10 for the year. I have caught Largemouth Bass, Carp, Roach, Bream and Trout. Zander can also be found. If I can catch them as a very average fisherman then you should. Good bates are sweet corn, pellet, worms and maggots (but hard to find). Local fishing shops can be found on the coastal tourist shopping strip just up from the harbor and there are two in the old town near the market. 

Of course you could just fish in the sea but watch out for those rocks and snags. Happy hunting.

BEACHES

BEACHES TO THE NORTH WEST (turn right as you leave the apartment complex):

i) Drive along towards Coral Bay and after the Agios Georgious turning to the left take the next left down the side of Laura Hotel (opposite Pepperoni Pizza and Angelika on the right). Drive to the end of the road and there is a small beautiful sandy beach with sheltered water. 3Km

ii) Drive along towards Coral Bay and when you get to the Queen Victoria restaurant on the left turn down towards it. Take the left hand fork in the road and you will find a sandy municipal beach with a life guard. Dangerous for swimming when rough, look out for the life guard's flags. 4Km

iii) Drive along towards Coral Bay and when you get to the Vadas Beach Hotel turn left down the side of it. You will come to the Vadas Restaurant, park and go through the passage in the middle of the restaurants and you will find a very beautiful small sandy beach with very sheltered and fairly shallow swimming. There is also a cafe and toilets which you can use. 6Km

iv) Coral Bay is a large sand beach which has some facilities (growing all the time). Fairly sheltered water. You do tend to get a lot of seaweed in the sea. Drive out to the right of the apartment and you will see it well sign posted. You have to turn left at some lights and go along that road until you go into the country, there are three car parks on the left, the beach is down the back of the car parks. 8Km 

 v) Laura Bay/Beach is 25Km away but well worth a visit. It is a very large, sheltered beach. Head towards Coral Bay but do not turn left at the lights, carry on straight (in fact travel straight all the way from the apartment) and you will eventually end up on a dirt track. Keep following it to a restaurant and the beach is just a bit further on. It is also the home of the Turtle Project and as such the beach is closed during breading season. 25Km

BEACHES TO THE EAST (turn left as you leave the apartment complex):

i) The Municipal beach can be found on the right after all the rows of shops, bars and pubs. It is just before you get to the Roman Hotel on the right (you won't miss it). It is signposted and you go down a short dirt track to a car park. Very large sand beach with cafe and lifeguard.

For the next 4 beach you will have to do the following first: Drive to the harbor (turn right out of the apartments and carry on to the first set of traffic lights, turn left, you will end up at the harbor), when you just get to it turn left along the coast. Keep following this road until you are forced to turn left at 45 degrees, this is a large triangular traffic island (full of pubs etc), turn right down the other side of it when you get a chance and then turn left at the bottom of that short road - in other words try and keep to the coast and do not drive too far inland). You will start going passed big hotels on the right, these are where the beaches are and you can get to them from the dirt roads on wasteland down the side of them. All these beaches do join up this and it is a pleasant walk along the coast. The list below is in the order of the best first not the nearest first.

ii)  Carry on along that road until you get to Atlantida Fish Restaurant (white building on the right at the left hand bend of the road), it has entrance gates, just park in the car park and the beach is behind it. Cafe, sand beach with sheltered swimming. Excellent.

iii) Follow the long directions above. You will come to the Ledra Beach Hotel and Cyprus Maris Hotel. The beach is behind them but joins the two together. Sheltered swimming, good facilities and shade under trees. The signs say how many visitors beds there are available, but don't worry about these as I have never been turned away they want your trade.

iv) Follow the long directions above. You will come to the Pioneer Hotel and Paphian Bay Hotel. Behind them is a sheltered bay with gently sloping beach into the water. There are water sports for hire and a cafe. The signs say how many visitors beds there are, don't worry about these as I have never been turned away they want your trade.

v)  Follow the long directions above. You will come to the Riu Cypria Bay Hotel. Behind it there is an average beach with water sports for hire.

For a total change there is the Aphroditi Paphos Water Park. The turning for this is opposite the last four beach/hotels. So,  follow the long directions above. You will come to the big Hotels on the right, the turning for the water park is on the left.

CAR HIRE

There are literally hundreds of car hire places. Prices vary from £9 to £50 a day. The price they quote you will be without VAT and insurance so be prepared to haggle (they are competing with lots of competitors).
Petrol is very cheep at around 40 cents per liter but the hire company  will ask you for a £20 to £30 petrol tank charge - DO NOT PAY THIS and tell them you will bring the car back full up. It only cost £7-£10 to fill your car up. If you intend going into the mountains to explore then a 4x4 would be advisable (especially in winter rains), although I get around everywhere in my little Micra called Molly (god bless her) - one of these days I will get stuck.
If you break down (or get stuck) either call your hire company or call a friend of mine called George who is the local 24 hour AA guy: George Themistocleous 99647650, he is very honest and fair.

OPENING TIMES

During the week most businesses (except tourist ones) close at 1pm or 1.30pm till around 3pm. At the weekend they close for the day at 1pm. Banks are only open till 1pm or 1.30pm each day.

TOILET CUSTOMS

Most restaurants are not connected to mains drains so as such you must place your toilet paper in a small bin to the side of the toilet (you do get used to this). This apartment at Kings Palace IS connected to the mains thankfully.

Please enjoy your stay and love Paphos and surrounding area for it's beauty and sun.

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