{"id":15462,"date":"2018-12-08T05:59:09","date_gmt":"2018-12-08T05:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/?p=15462"},"modified":"2024-02-19T12:29:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T12:29:09","slug":"paphos-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Paphos Castle, Cyprus: Is it Worth a Visit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Paphos Castle is one of the most known landmarks in Paphos, <a href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/guide-to-cyprus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cyprus<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s on your must-visit list for a trip to Paphos, you might want to read this first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are probably wondering whether it&#8217;s worth going inside or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me save you the trouble &#8211; it&#8217;s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t get me wrong &#8211; I love the historical sites Paphos has to offer, but there is literally nothing to see in the castle itself, apart from the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably a good reason why I avoided it for many years living on the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was never tempting to venture in, until one Sunday when I had a bit of time to kill with my little boy so we decided to check it out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Paphos_Harbour\" title=\"Paphos Harbour\">Paphos Harbour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Paphos_Castle_Entrance\" title=\"Paphos Castle Entrance\">Paphos Castle Entrance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Inside_the_Castle\" title=\"Inside the Castle\">Inside the Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Views_from_Paphos_Castle\" title=\"Views from Paphos Castle\">Views from Paphos Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Behind_the_Castle\" title=\"Behind the Castle\">Behind the Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Paphos_Castle_Details\" title=\"Paphos Castle Details\">Paphos Castle Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#LOVE_it_PIN_it_for_Later\" title=\"LOVE it? PIN it for Later!\">LOVE it? PIN it for Later!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Explore_More_Food_Guides\" title=\"Explore More: Food Guides\">Explore More: Food Guides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Explore_More_Sights\" title=\"Explore More: Sights\">Explore More: Sights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/paphos-castle\/#Explore_More_Travel_Guides\" title=\"Explore More: Travel Guides\">Explore More: Travel Guides<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paphos_Harbour\"><\/span>Paphos Harbour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably already know, the castle is located at the end of the harbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will pass a long promenade until you reach the harbour part lined with restaurants, and waiters trying to pull you in for a drink or lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The harbour is especially beautiful at sunset time, as you can watch the sun glide behind the horizon just behind the castle (scroll to the bottom for photos).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-5.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15427\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-5.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-5-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-5-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-5-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-6.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15428\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-6.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-6-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-6-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-6-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15433\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-11.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-11-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-11-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paphos_Castle_Entrance\"><\/span>Paphos Castle Entrance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The entrance to the castle is from the main bridge over the moat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get your tickets at the ticket booth by the entrance. It was fairly cheap, a few euros to get in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were a few visitors checking out the insides with us, but it was by no means very busy or crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were handed a leaflet with some details about the history, but I didn&#8217;t read it until I came to write this post. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15571\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15572\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-2-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inside_the_Castle\"><\/span>Inside the Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, the main purpose of the castle was to protect the harbour from invasions from the sea. That&#8217;s probably the reason why there are mostly empty rooms inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It did not do a particularly good job in that respect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its lifetime, it has also been used as a prison and during the British occupation as a warehouse for storage of &#8230;&#8230;. not tea, salt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-3.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15573\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-3-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-3-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-4.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-4-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-4-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-5.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15575\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-5.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-5-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-5-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even though it was a fairly boring visit for me, I have to say my little one really enjoyed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Climbing the stairs, checking out cool rocks, exploring hidden corners. And best of all &#8211; all in the nice cool rooms, hidden away from the scorching sun. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-6.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-6.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-6-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-6-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-7.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15577\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-7.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-7-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-7-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-8.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-8.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-8-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-8-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Views_from_Paphos_Castle\"><\/span>Views from Paphos Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The top of the castle is just an open space with different viewpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are nice views towards the sea and Paphos town, but after you&#8217;ve taken a couple of shots, you&#8217;re pretty much done.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-9.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-9.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-9-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-9-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-10.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15580\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-10.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-10-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-10-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15581\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-11.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-11-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-11-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-11-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-12.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15582\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-12.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-12-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-12-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-12-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-13.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15583\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-13.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-13-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-13-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-14.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15584\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-14.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-14-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-14-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In summer, the castle serves as a live entertainment venue and for the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a few years now, they also set up an open-air opera there in the summer, very cool! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-15.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15585\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-15.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-15-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-15-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-15-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-16.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-16.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-16-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-16-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" 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src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-18.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15588\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-18.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-18-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-18-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-18-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-20.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15590\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-20.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-20-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-20-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-20-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-22.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15592\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-22.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-22-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-22-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-22-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-21.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15591\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-21.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-21-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-castle-21-700x1050.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behind_the_Castle\"><\/span>Behind the Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you walk to the right next to the castle, there is a beautiful long coastal pathway with some spectacular views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That itself, I think, is a far better experience than visiting the castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s also the best way to enjoy the views of the castle, from outside, during sunset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is plenty more to admire in <a href=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/cyprus-things-to-do-paphos\/\"><strong>Paphos<\/strong><\/a>, and just because it has so many historical sites, you don&#8217;t need to spend your holiday sprinting from one to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paphos Castle is certainly one that you can cross of your list with a clear conscience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-29.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15457\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-29.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-29-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-29-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-29-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-28.jpg\" alt=\"Paphos Castle, Cyprus\" class=\"wp-image-15456\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paphos-harbour-cyprus-28.jpg 750w, 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Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Operating hours<\/strong>:&nbsp;April 16 to September 15, daily: 08:30 &#8211; 19:30 &#8211;&nbsp;September 16 to April 15, daily: 08:30 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open<\/strong>: all year round except public holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entrance fee<\/strong>:&nbsp;\u20ac2,50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Official website<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcw.gov.cy\/mcw\/da\/da.nsf\/DMLindex_en\/DMLindex_en?OpenDocument\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>department of antiques Cyprus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LOVE_it_PIN_it_for_Later\"><\/span>LOVE it? 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