Paphos Car Hire Guide
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This charming little harbour town, on the southwest coast of Cyprus, has an impressive history, well preserved centre and excellent tourist facilities. Paphos is apparently the birthplace and centre of worship of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, not surprisingly it is listed as a World Heritage site. Buying cheap car hire in Paphos through us gives you the freedom to visit these historical sites in your own time, avoiding busy crowds on excusion day trips. You get to decide when and where you travel.
From the modern town centre to the picturesque harbour and, stretching across the coastline, lie innumerable ancient sites. The tombs of the Kings is located underground and dating from the 4th century BC. The amazing mosaic floors of these 3rd century noblemen's villas, are the towns most important historical attractions and are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. They mostly depict scenes from Greek mythology and are beautifully executed. There is also a 2nd century Odeon entirely built of well-hewn limestone blocks. Saranta Kolones is a Lusignian fortress destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century. Paphos castle is a Byzantium fort beside the harbour, rebuilt several times since the 13th century.
If you decide not to book car hire in Paphos before you travel, which we highly recomend you do, then you can find Paphos car hire depots located throughout the town, look out for Sixt, Avis and Hertz signs. It will be far more costly booking a hire car in Paphos than online before you travel.
Its commendable museums include the Archaeological museum, Byzantium museum and Ethnographical museum. The tow also boasts several lovely Byzantium churches.
If history bores you then there is plenty of action along the waterfront, with endless beach and sunshine hwich you can drive to and enjoy if you rent a car in Paphos. The resorts and entertainment has thankfully not encroached too much on the town’s ancient character, though it does draw a crowd of package tourists in the summer.
