Set apart from the lower town and main tourist area, this historic old quarter offers a more laid-back vibe as well as several cultural attractions. Although it is just 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the main seafront tourist area, Paphos City Center or Ktima as it is known locally, feels a world away. Take a stroll around this charming and laid-back part of town to see elegant, colonial-era constructions and the modern commercial center of town. Ktima is the perfect antidote for people looking to escape the busier, livelier and more tourist-heavy district of Kato Paphos or Lower Paphos. Wander around the city center bars and traditional restaurants. Pause for a coffee in a cafe with a harbor view. While you’re here, browse the edible goods on offer at the municipal market. The “agora” as the locals call it is where Paphos residents go to shop for groceries. With its many narrow lanes and its relatively small size, Paphos City Center is best explored on foot. If you don’t want to walk uphill to get here, ride a local bus from the harbor instead.

Completion-February 2026