The beautiful island of Cyprus, surrounded by turquoise sea and washed by gentle waves, where the sun shines almost every day of the year. On the island’s western coast lies the delightful resort of Paphos, brimming with ancient history and mythological enchantment. According to legend it was on the Paphos shoreline that Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, arose from the waves and the rock marking her birthplace became a place of pilgrimage for several centuries. A paradise for sightseers and beach-lovers alike it is no mystery why Paphos remains so popular. It offers such a wealth of archaeological treasures that the town itself has been added to the UNESCO ‘World Cultural Heritage List’, and many of its golden beaches have been awarded blue-flag status. The resort has a fascinating Old Town of winding alleyways, markets and shops and nearby is the harbour-side, guarded by a looming Venetian Fort and bordered by open-air terraced restaurants, cafes and bars.