Baths of Aphrodite
Akamas Peninsula, near Polis, 48 km north of Pafos.
According to legend, the goddess Aphrodite used to take her beauty baths in a pool of a natural grotto, shaded by a fig tree, which can still be visited. Nature trails set off from Akamas to lead nature lovers to incomparable views of unspoiled land.

Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
40 km northeast of Pafos.
The monastery, originally founded in the 12th century A.D., is dedicated to 'Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate'. The building dates back to 1770 and has a collection of important icons and treasures. Religious celebrations are held on the 15th of August. The old winery produces some of the best vintage wine of Cyprus.

Agios Neofytos Monastery
9 km north of Pafos.
Founded at the end of the 12th century by the Cypriot hermit and writer Neofytos. The 'Egkleistra,' an enclosure carved out of the mountain, contains some of the finest Byzantine frescoes dating from the 12th to 15th century. In the monastery's church there is an interesting ecclesiastical museum.

Pegeia
Pegeia village, 19 km northwest of Pafos.
Agios Georgios Basilica and the fountains of Pegeia. 4,5 km from the village are the ruins of two early Christian basilicas with mosaic floors. Pegeia Village is famous for its fountains in the stone-paved village square.

Petra tou Romiou
Birthplace of Aphrodite. 25 km east of Pafos.
Legend dictates that Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in this strikingly beautiful spot. The Greek name, Petra tou Romiou or 'The Rock of the Greek' is associated with the legendary Byzantian frontier-guard, Digenis Akritas.

Tombs of the Kings
Kato Pafos.
These impressive underground tombs date back to the 4th century B.C. They are carved out of solid rock, some decorated with Doric pillars. The magnificence of the tombs gives the locality its name.
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