Events
Paphos Marathon
March
With the marathon starting point at Petra Tou Romiou (the birthplace of Aphrodite) and the finish line at Paphos' Medieval Fort square, this is a run through history as well as a race. There's a half marathon and a 10km fun run organised at the same time.
Classical Games
March
This one-day festival is a celebration of the ancient Olympics which has its roots here on the island.
Paphos Flower Festival
May
Spring's arrival is heralded all over Cyprus with the annual Flower Festival. In Paphos, the local parade turns the seafront road into a riot of colour for the day.
Kataklysmos
June
This traditional religious festival takes place 50 days after Orthodox Easter. In Paphos, the harbour area is the setting for all the action with a series of folk dance performances, concerts and watersports activities organised.
Ancient Greek Drama Festival
July-August
This national festival hosts a program of ancient Greek dramas performed at various venues across the island. In Paphos, the plays take place in the atmospheric ancient Odeon.