Tombs of the Kings - Cyprus.com Description About 2 miles northwards of the Old Harbour you will find the Tombs of the Kings. The tombs are impressive enough to be worthy of kings. They are burial caves carved into the bedrock of the hill and decorated with Doric columns and capitals. You can freely walk about the place once inside, searching through the rooms of the tombs, with parts underground carved into the rock. This Necropolis of Pafos is situated on the North East section of the town, right outside the ancient town fortific... Tombs of the Kings - Cyprus.com Related Description About 2 miles northwards of the Old Harbour you will find the Tombs of the Kings. The tombs are impressive enough to be worthy of kings. They are burial caves carved into the bedrock of the hill and decorated with Doric columns and capitals. You can freely walk about the place once inside, searching through the rooms of the tombs, with parts underground carved into the rock. This Necropolis of Pafos is situated on the North East section of the town, right outside the ancient town fortifications.

The northern section of this vast Necropolis is known as “The Tombs of the Kings” and covers an area of approximately 1.2 square kilometres. The name of the site is derived from the magnificence of the tomb structures; which in many of these the Doric architectural rhythm is evident. These tombs appear to have been the burial grounds of the members of the political and executive elite of the then Capital of Cyprus, Pafos, during the Ptolemaic period of reign on the island. At the site you may view tombs of various types: Simple tombs which are dug into the solid rock to multiple chamber tombs which contain corridors leading to two or more burial chambers (which used to house the burial sarcophagus) and magnificent columns dug out of the rock. These are indeed the most imposing. The underground chambers are surrounded by a courtyard which is upheld by limestone columns of Doric rhythm. The burial chambers and sarcophagus are annexed to the sides of the structure. Many clues lead to the conclusion that the walls of the structure where adorned with paintings, similar to those present in Macedonian tombs, the place of origin of the Ptolemaic.

Seeing that the tombs cover a wide area you may expect to spend at least 1-2 hours there. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, preferably trainers, as these tombs are dug into solid rock mounds and you will be expected to walk up and down rocky stairwells which tend to be slippery due to dirt and gravel. If you will be visiting the site during the hot summer months make sure you wear a hat and carry with you a small bottle of water as this site is uncovered and exposed to the blistering Cypriot summer heat. Nevertheless these tombs are a site worth visiting and will at times make you feel like a modern day Indiana Jones! The fact that it is acclaimed as a UNESCO Heritage Site reveals the historical significance of these tombs. The site is adjacent to the main road leading from Pafos to Coral Bay where you may find an array of bars, restaurants, shops, hotels and is very close to the beach. It can be reached by car easily. A taxi from Pafos centre will cost around €8 or €15 from the Pafos International Airport. You may also use the bus service which makes its way there daily and on frequent intervals from the Pafos central promenade to Coral Bay.

Organised excursions are available at local travel agencies and the offices of the Cyprus Ministry of Tourism in all towns Highlights: • Dates back to 300 BC • UNESCO World Heritage Site • Significant tombs numbered from 1-8 • Fantastic architecture from the Ptolemaic period. • Influences from the Greek and Roman periods Look Out For: • Wear comfortable shoes, preferably trainers • If in the summer carry with you some water and wear a hat.

Sunscreen is advisable as well as the Cypriot summer tends to be very hot • Littering is strictly prohibited throughout the site • Carving and/or inscribing anything on the rocks or altering the form of the site in any way is against the Law Apartment to rent in Tombs of the Kings, Cyprus with pool | 55780 Debra From Cheshunt, United Kingdom Sep 2008 September 2008 Location just right ,nice and quite yet not far to walk to shops and bars,although hired a car for the stay as like to go a bit further a field .The townhouse was very clean and comfortable all amenities was just right and had a bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived (just what i needed after traveling for8 hours).I would definitely go back again.was a bit worried as never stayed in a rented accomodation always in a hotel but it was great. 8 other reviews Val Carter September 2015 Sep 2015 Review submitted by Val from Tamworth, Staffs (Submitted: 12/10/2015) ''The property was spotlessly clean and well equipped.

2nd time we had stayed in the property and it feels like a home from home rather than a holiday rental. Bed very comfortable and huge! Plenty of storage space. Only 2 of us in the property but it would easily accommodate 4 with ease. Air conditioning and ceiling fans allow the property to feel comfortable even when it's very hot outside. Location is in a nice quiet residential area but only a short walk to the various eateries on the Tomb of the Kings Road or to the bus stops on that road if you want to go further. Ideal for what we wanted. Beaches - always prefer Coray Bay Beach - noticed this year that the local council have taken over the responsibility for the sun loungers/parasols and have obviously purchased new ones whereas in previous years it has been local bars, etc, who owned them but price is still the same 7.50 euros for parasol and 2 loungers. Karlinas and Tea for Two on the Tomb of the Kings Road are two of our favourites - friendly and attentive staff who welcome you back with open arms, good food at reasonable prices and nice atmosphere.

This year we discovered a new restaurant which had only been open since August 2015 - The Bad Cat which is on the main road between Paphos and Coray Bay - opposite the Atlantica Golden Beach Hotel. Bus stop right outiside so easy to get to for a lovely evening out. Very extensive menu to sort all tastes, friendly and attentive staff, very relaxing ambience with music in the background - not a loud restaurant at all but ideal for a nice, quiet, evening meal - definitely worth a visit. Very satisfied with the service provided, as always. Nice to be able to rent a property knowing that everything runs smoothly. Emails are answered promptly and the whole process is troublefree. We did not have to contact the managers or owner during our stay. We did have our bedding and towels changed part-way through the holiday as we were there for 10 days but Helen and Robert let us know in our arrival pack when they would be coming and we didn't need to be in when they came.

I don't think there are any improvements that could be made - just an excellent holiday rental property.'' A Memorable Holiday June 2015 Jun 2015 Review submitted by Richard from Northhampton - (Submitted: 25/06/2015) ''The townhouse was Lovely, clean, spacious and very well equipped. Really appreciated the core essentials of tea, coffee, milk etc, especially when we arrived around midnight. The location was perfect. We recommend Fat Mama, Raffles and Phuket. Aphrodite Rocks and Coral Bay beach. Very professional service, extremely satisfied. Happy with the local managers, yes we did not need to contact them, but contact details were available. Literature left was very informative. This is the first time we have booked a holiday on-line and through your professional service from start to finish it made our holiday a memorable one. Please can you pass on our gratitude to Andreas who provide a stress free transfer from airport to the accommodation, especially when he arrived at 20:00 which was the arranged time for departure to the airport. We would use your company in the future. We look forward to receiving information regarding our deposit in the next few days''.

September 2014 Sep 2014 Review submitted by Valerie from Staffordshire - (Submitted: 05/10/2014) ''The property itself was very well equipped, spacious and clean. Bedrooms were spacious with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space and bed very comfortable - kingsize as there are 2 single beds in each room which are pushed together to make a double bed. Nice balcony off each bedroom. Useful space to park car in front garden with wooden slatted framework above which kept the car shaded. TV had plenty of English channels including Sky as it was internet connected rather than satellite dish. Nice quiet location in a residential area but short walk to restaurants on the King of the Tombs Road. Would certainly recommend Karlinas (10 minute walk) and Tea for Two (20 minute walk) on the Tomb of the Kings Road. Both have excellent food and very nice friendly staff. Coral Bay is the best beach to visit. This is the 3rd time we have used LetsRentOnline.Com and found the booking process and communication, both before and after the holiday, very good and feel secure booking with you.

We didn't actually have any problems during our stay so did not need to contact the local managers at all. Would say that the local managers had left an excellent information folder in the townhouse which was very good''. Review submitted by Helen from Selby, North Yorkshire - (Submitted: 25/08/2012) "We had a fantastic holiday at the Ioannis Gardens! The townhouse was amazing, best we have stayed in ever, everything you could want was catered for! The location was superb, a short walk to all the amenities, bars and restaurants, yet in a lovely quiet location. Our favourite bar was Yiamas and restaurant - Karlinas- these guys made you so welcome. I was so pleased with the customer service from Steven at lets rent he answered questions quickley and professionally. We will certainly visit Cyprus again this is was our 3rd time (previously Paralimini).

Once again thank you so much!." Review submitted by Angie from Portsmouth - (Submitted: 15/07/2012) "The townhouse and location were excellent I would recommend the sea star boat trip with paphos cruises a very good day out and really good value for money I am pleased with all services and communications with you and the reps on site were also very helpful I would definitely recommend the services of Andreas the delightful taxi driver nothing was too much trouble and he recommended 2lovely restaurants Grazie and Gustuso ." Review submitted by Paula from Switzerland (Submitted: 06/06/2012) "We had a great time in Cyprus. The appartement was exactly as mentioned, well equipped and a lovely quiet area but close enough to all amenities. We hired a car so went around a lot,eating in restaurants in Polis,opposite the old little church very good, Omodos at the tavern set on the hillside coming in, very good.Perdoulas Hotel Soleil. terrible!! A typical tavern in the old turkish part of Pafos cant tell you the name( friends took us there) excellent.

In the Tomb of the Kings area the one to be really recommended is Karlina,lovely people and very attentifs.Both yourself and Helen and Robert were extremely helpful in booking and welcoming us." Review submitted by Lance from Swindon - (Submitted: 23/08/2011) "Both the property and location were excellent as was your service. Our expectations were exceeded and we will be back. Many thanks." We found the property to be absolutely perfect for our needs during a very relaxing holiday. The developement is peaceful and quiet yet still walking distance to the bars and restaurants at Tomb of The Kings and to the &#039Old Town' of Paphos where there is a market and many street cafes that have very welcoming staff. The townhouse has all the little luxuries you would expect and having a choice of how the beds are made up is a great advantage as we wanted 2 king sized beds and I know some people would want a twin. I would defibitely recommend this property to anyone. Thanks again. David and Sue Mann, Bristol, June 2008.

1 - 8 of 8 Tombs of the Kings - Paphos, Cyprus - History, Future Tombs of the Kings - Paphos, Cyprus Rory’s Blog from Rhinocarhire.com ` Tombs of the Kings - Paphos, Cyprus This would have been the scene over two millennia ago at a site that has come to be known as the Tombs of the Kings. The name Tombs of the Kings to most people would signify an ancient burial site in Egypt and many confuse the site just outside Paphos in Cyprus with the Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings may be grander and on the face of it, more important than the Tombs of the Kings, but the Paphos site has much to recommend it in historical and archaeological terms and in many ways is not dissimilar to its more important Egyptian near namesake. Today the Tombs of the Kings are found in a less than salubrious area, also referred to as Tombs of the Kings where low budget restaurants compete with each other, tourist tat shops sit alongside many kiosks and the night time is blotted out by acres of neon promoting junk food and strip joints.

It’s a long way from the site’s early days when it was a basilica for wealthy inhabitants of the town of Nea Paphos whose remains are found at the other end of the Tomb of the Kings Road. Then, the accepted rules on hygiene meant that the dead must be buried a safe distance beyond the town limits and relatives would make the pilgrimage out of the town to visit their departed family. Unlike the Egyptian sites, the Tombs of the Kings never slipped entirely from view but after centuries of looting followed by centuries of neglect, the site became covered in sand and was ignored as Paphos developed and expanded. It wasn’t until the 1970s that plans were made to excavate the site carefully and Dr Sophocles Hadjisavvas began removing the debris of centuries to uncover the work of nearly two and a half millennia before. Today the site is managed by the Cypriot Department of Antiquities and is open to the public for a small fee, allowing them entry to one of the more unusual and austerely attractive necropolises in the Mediterranean.

Work continues at the site, for it is believed that it is much more extensive and visitors from decades ago who return today will notice the enlargement of the excavated area. The Tombs Themselves It’s little surprise that the Tombs of the Kings remained largely hidden for centuries at a time for their underground location would have meant that only those stumbling upon the site would have known about them. From the surface there’s little to be seen from the entrance to the site apart from an uneven outcrop of rocks. It’s only as you venture around the side of the site that the use of it becomes apparent and even that wouldn’t have been so when the tombs were first constructed. Almost completely underground, the tombs were hewn by hand from the soft limestone and excavated as rectangular rooms which would have had a near metre thick ceiling of rock above them. Looters and erosion broke through many of them allowing you a bird’s eye view of the tombs and columns below. From there you’ll see the columns and porticos that were each individually carved and rounded to support the ceilings. The walls were originally plastered with frescoes painted on them but a combination of water ingress, looting and general decay has meant that little has remained.

The more elaborate tombs have niches, a little like shelves, carved into the wall upon which would have rested the bodies whilst in one, a large slab in the middle, possibly an altar, doubled as a preparation slab for the bodies and as a table of sorts for visiting families performing the annual rite of the nekrothipno, or anniversary meal after which food was left behind as an offering to the deceased. The complex currently has eight identified and excavated tombs of which three are of particular interest to the tourist with their exquisite design. The arrangement is in places organised and in others haphazard which must have depended on the quality of the rock at those points. Only one of the excavated tombs had escaped looting and that was because a rock fall had obscured the entrance. Upon uncovering it, the archaeologists discovered lavish grave goods including amphorae from Rhodes containing oils, wine and nuts together with gold jewellery which, together with the date seals on the amphorae enabled them to accurately date the find. Sadly looting and the medieval poor’s habit of occupying any covered area that could give shelter meant that damage was caused to the tombs.

The medieval squatters, as they have been called, even altered the arrangement of the tombs to suit their living requirements. The worst damage was caused by quarrying from the site as home builders from the town sought ready milled stones for their houses and others saw the already partly cut rock faces as a good source of quality stone. Despite that, the site is unique in the world and deserves as much attention for what it shows us of life in the centuries before and after the birth of Christ. Future of the Tombs of the Kings What does the future hold for the Tombs of the Kings? Continued excavation of the site is likely with many archaeologists convinced that the boundaries are far more extensive than previously thought. Technology used in identifying oil and gas reserves underground has been used seeming to indicate that there are potentially many more tombs yet to be unearthed although the natural tendency for limestone to be riddled with caves and depressions means that they could be natural formations. For now there is insufficient money to explore the theory further and continued work there is funded only within the Department of Antiquities budget which has to be balanced between preservation of the already excavated sites around Paphos and the discovery of more with the added budgetary demands they would impose.

Controversy surrounds the Tombs of the Kings site with the view that the site may extend much further along the coast and possibly under the Venus Beach Hotel. Some have even gone as far as demanding that the Venus Beach be torn down so the site can be explored, citing concerns over whether the hotel had permission to be built on the site. It may be many years before work reaches the boundaries of the hotel and others have suggested that careful excavation under it could work although it would be an incredible engineering project. For now, new excavations of the site and many others around Paphos are being carried out on a voluntary basis by international archaeological missions organised and funded by overseas universities. The Australian Archaeological Mission has been active each year in work in Nea Paphos and they will return this autumn for a month of planned work. The entire city of Paphos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is also hoped that funding for future work may come from organisations linked to UNESCO. Paphos’ candidacy for European City of Culture may too have a beneficial effect on planning and funding with the hope that, should the town beat its only Cypriot rival, Nicosia, to the prize, more work may be carried out as a celebration of the achievement.

Offsite, work is being continued on the limited number of artefacts found at the site. Whilst many of the items can be easily dated from seals found with them, it is thought that the amphorae in particular can be used to help date other finds around the eastern Mediterranean. The Tombs of the Kings have stiff competition from other sites in Cyprus for the attention of the archaeological fraternity and in recent years, work has focused on the main town of Nea Paphos and around Palaipaphos. Within this framework of limited available finance and high competition, the Tombs of the Kings may have to settle with the promise of potential future discoveries but for now it’s still a strong contender for one of the world’s most exciting and unusual burial sites. History of Paphos Even without the evidence found at the Tombs of the Kings site it would be easy to date its earliest origins. Old Paphos, known to historians as Palaipafos, was located many miles away from the current day town near the village of Kouklia. It was an important city state and its last king was called Nikokles.

About two kilometres from the sea and linked to a small port by a paved road, it was thriving and populous until it is believed an earthquake destroyed much of it in the 4th century BC. The citizens looked around their local area and whether by judgement or good fortune decided to establish a replacement settlement at Nea Paphos by the harbour of the current day town. The line along which most seismic activity occurs at the western end of the island bypasses much of Paphos and whilst extensive damage has been caused there by earthquakes over the millennia, Nea Paphos suffered the least. The new town was destined to become capital of the island once internal strife subsided and it kept this importance until the rise of Nicosia in the aftermath of pirate raids along the coast. Once established, it quickly grew and a necropolis was needed. Little has been discovered regarding the actual tombs of Nea Paphos’ kings but the burial site that was to hold this name was built shortly after the founding of the new town. It was so named because of the grandeur of the place, not the inhabitants! The poor were buried in unmarked graves but the rising middle class paid for catacombs to be cut into the soft rock.

Initially roughly hewn, the designs became more elaborate with the influence from the Ptolemies of Egypt and more unusually that of the Macedons who had extended their influence across the Mediterranean but not significantly in Cyprus. It would not be too long before the demise of Cleopatra and Antony left Cyprus in the hands of the Romans who set about remodelling Nea Paphos, keeping the theatre that had already been in use for over 300 years but adding villas, a lighthouse and temples retaining some of the influence of the cult of Aphrodite within their worship of Venus. Not long after the Roman occupation, the first Christian missions to the island began under the auspices of Paul and Barnabas. They were to come to Paphos where they initially received a very frosty reception from the governor Sergius Paulus. He soon repented of having Paul whipped and converted to Christianity. Whilst Paphos accepted Christianity, many practising Christians were still wary of persecution and the church remained quite literally, underground. The site of the Tombs of the Kings was deemed ideal for a secret church and much of the previous pagan symbolism was removed. The church there flourished and people even began to live in the catacombs.

Eventually, Christianity came out into the open and the church in the catacombs was abandoned. Looters took anything of value and the site became abandoned as people adopted the new practice of burying the dead in cemeteries near the church. And so the history of the Tombs of the Kings went to sleep for nearly two thousand years. Posted: June 14, 2012 by Global Administrator | with 0 comments About Rory Listing #1430674 in Tomb of the Kings, Paphos (city), Paphos, Cyprus — Apartment - overseas property on Tranio 2 living rooms Sea at 250 m Royal Seacrest is located in the heart of Paphos in the most PRIME rental and tourist area called the Tomb of the Kings, one of Cyprus rsquo; s most famous archaeological sites. The complex is located just across from the number one hotel in Papho, the Elysium, with its world class spa. This gives you huge rental potential due to the vicinity in which the complex is situated. There is also a new sea front path way which takes you directly to the marina where you can also watch the sunset.

Royal Seacrest is within walking distance of the bars, restaurants, all amenities within the old town and one of the many sandy beaches within Paphos. This 5 star resort complex is nestled between olive groves and orange trees with beautiful panoramic sea views. It features two large swimming pools with rock creations and waterfalls. There is a children rsquo; s pool and outdoor Jacuzzi aswell as an indoor gym, and optional roof top gardens. The development is secure with gates and lifts to all floors and roof gardens. A splendid resort in a prime location ideal for a holiday home, permanent residence or for investment purposes.

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This high spec, high quality new development in the Tomb of the Kings area is situated just a short stroll to Tomb of The Kings Road where all main amenities, bars and restaurants can be found. The location is also convenient for Paphos Old Town with its street cafes, retail shops and municipal market stalls. DETAILS OF THE INTERIOR This well appointed two bedroomed townhouse features stunning views of the luscious gardens and the Mediterranean Sea beyond. The large dining lounge area features comfortable leather sofas which easily seats 6 and oak furniture. Sateliite TV and DVD player are included for entertainment. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and has a smart modern appearance with white units, stainless steel. The full width patio window opens out onto the patio/terrace and small enclosed private garden which features dining table and chairs for up to six. Upstairs, the two bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans and ample wardrobe space. Both have balconies, the master bedroom having sea views. The clever bed design enables the beds to be made up as 3 foot wide singles or super king sized doubles providing total flexibility what ever your needs. The large bathroom with shower features a vanity unit, over-bath shower screen, glass shelves and towel rails.

There is also a downstairs cloakroom for convenience. For your comfort, air conditioning and ceiling fans are standard through out. Towels and linen are also provided as well as extras such as pool towels, hairdryer and safety deposit box. Wi-Fi/internet is included in the rental rate **The current IPTV system features most UK Sky channels (premium sports, documentaries, movies & music included) as well as many channels in German, Spanish and Russian. It also features a library of 900 movies, series and children's series which is regularly updated.** DETAILS OF THE EXTERIOR The complex is intimately designed (only 20 apts & 8 townhouses) with character throughout and all apartments benefit from the wonderfully designed pool and garden areas (sun loungers supplied) which are decorated by palm trees (and the rare commodity of grass) allowing children to play happily and safely when they are not in the pool. Other high quality specifications include, controlled and secure entrance to private car parking, door entry systems, elevator to all floors, marble staircases/landings and communal changing rooms and showers.

Reviews Review submitted by Val from Tamworth, Staffs (Submitted: 12/10/2015) ''The property was spotlessly clean and well equipped. 2nd time we had stayed in the property and it feels like a home from home rather than a holiday rental. Bed very comfortable and huge! Plenty of storage space. Only 2 of us in the property but it would easily accommodate 4 with ease. Air conditioning and ceiling fans allow the property to feel comfortable even when it's very hot outside. Location is in a nice quiet residential area but only a short walk to the various eateries on the Tomb of the Kings Road or to the bus stops on that road if you want to go further. Ideal for what we wanted. Beaches - always prefer Coray Bay Beach - noticed this year that the local council have taken over the responsibility for the sun loungers/parasols and have obviously purchased new ones whereas in previous years it has been local bars, etc, who owned them but price is still the same 7.50 euros for parasol and 2 loungers.

Karlinas and Tea for Two on the Tomb of the Kings Road are two of our favourites - friendly and attentive staff who welcome you back with open arms, good food at reasonable prices and nice atmosphere. This year we discovered a new restaurant which had only been open since August 2015 - The Bad Cat which is on the main road between Paphos and Coray Bay - opposite the Atlantica Golden Beach Hotel. Bus stop right outiside so easy to get to for a lovely evening out. Very extensive menu to sort all tastes, friendly and attentive staff, very relaxing ambience with music in the background - not a loud restaurant at all but ideal for a nice, quiet, evening meal - definitely worth a visit. Very satisfied with the service provided, as always. Nice to be able to rent a property knowing that everything runs smoothly. Emails are answered promptly and the whole process is troublefree. We did not have to contact the managers or owner during our stay. We did have our bedding and towels changed part-way through the holiday as we were there for 10 days but Helen and Robert let us know in our arrival pack when they would be coming and we didn't need to be in when they came.

I don't think there are any improvements that could be made - just an excellent holiday rental property.'' Review submitted by Richard from Northhampton (Submitted: 25/06/2015) ''The townhouse was Lovely, clean, spacious and very well equipped. Really appreciated the core essentials of tea, coffee, milk etc, especially when we arrived around midnight. The location was perfect. We recommend Fat Mama, Raffles and Phuket. Aphrodite Rocks and Coral Bay beach. Very professional service, extremely satisfied. Happy with the local managers, yes we did not need to contact them, but contact details were available. Literature left was very informative. This is the first time we have booked a holiday on-line and through your professional service from start to finish it made our holiday a memorable one. Please can you pass on our gratitude to Andreas who provide a stress free transfer from airport to the accommodation, especially when he arrived at 20:00 which was the arranged time for departure to the airport. We would use your company in the future. We look forward to receiving information regarding our deposit in the next few days''.

Review submitted by Valerie from Staffordshire (Submitted: 05/10/2014) ''The property itself was very well equipped, spacious and clean. Bedrooms were spacious with plenty of wardrobe and drawer space and bed very comfortable - kingsize as there are 2 single beds in each room which are pushed together to make a double bed. Nice balcony off each bedroom. Useful space to park car in front garden with wooden slatted framework above which kept the car shaded. TV had plenty of English channels including Sky as it was internet connected rather than satellite dish. Nice quiet location in a residential area but short walk to restaurants on the King of the Tombs Road. Would certainly recommend Karlinas (10 minute walk) and Tea for Two (20 minute walk) on the Tomb of the Kings Road. Both have excellent food and very nice friendly staff. Coral Bay is the best beach to visit. This is the 3rd time we have used LetsRentOnline.Com and found the booking process and communication, both before and after the holiday, very good and feel secure booking with you. We didn't actually have any problems during our stay so did not need to contact the local managers at all.

Would say that the local managers had left an excellent information folder in the townhouse which was very good''. Review submitted by Helen from Selby, North Yorkshire (Submitted: 25/08/2012) "We had a fantastic holiday at the Ioannis Gardens! The townhouse was amazing, best we have stayed in ever, everything you could want was catered for! The location was superb, a short walk to all the amenities, bars and restaurants, yet in a lovely quiet location. Our favourite bar was Yiamas and restaurant - Karlinas- these guys made you so welcome. I was so pleased with the customer service from Steven at 'lets rent' he answered questions quickley and professionally. We will certainly visit Cyprus again this is was our 3rd time (previously Paralimini).

Once again thank you so much!." Review submitted by Angie from Portsmouth (Submitted: 15/07/2012) "The townhouse and location were excellent I would recommend the sea star boat trip with paphos cruises a very good day out and really good value for money I am pleased with all services and communications with you and the reps on site were also very helpful I would definitely recommend the services of Andreas the delightful taxi driver nothing was too much trouble and he recommended 2lovely restaurants Grazie and Gustuso ." Review submitted by Paula from Switzerland (Submitted: 06/06/2012) "We had a great time in Cyprus. The appartement was exactly as mentioned, well equipped and a lovely quiet area but close enough to all amenities. We hired a car so went around a lot,eating in restaurants in Polis,opposite the old little church very good, Omodos at the tavern set on the hillside coming in, very good.Perdoulas Hotel Soleil. terrible!! A typical tavern in the old turkish part of Pafos can't tell you the name( friends took us there) excellent.

In the Tomb of the Kings area the one to be really recommended is Karlina,lovely people and very attentifs.Both yourself and Helen and Robert were extremely helpful in booking and welcoming us." Review submitted by Lance from Swindon (Submitted: 23/08/2011) "Both the property and location were excellent as was your service. Our expectations were exceeded and we will be back. Many thanks." Review submitted by Stephen & Marie from Bristol (Submitted: 23/10/2008) "A well maintained property in a quiet location yet only a short walk to the Tomb of the Kings, there is a pleasant and friendly Taverna only a short walk away offering value for money food and drinks. The old Town of Paphos is located nearby, with varied Tavernas and of course the market. A good location for a holiday.

However we would recommend hiring a car to see more of the Island." Review submitted by debra from cheshunt herts (Submitted: 19/10/2008) "Location just right ,nice and quite yet not far to walk to shops and bars,although hired a car for the stay as like to go a bit further a field .The townhouse was very clean and comfortable all amenities was just right and had a bottle of wine waiting for us when we arrived (just what i needed after traveling for 8 hours).I would definitely go back again.was a bit worried as never stayed in a rented accomodation always in a hotel but it was great." Review submitted by Dave from Bristol (Submitted: 06/08/2008) "We found the property to be absolutely perfect for our needs during a very relaxing holiday. The developement is peaceful and quiet yet still walking distance to the bars and restaurants at Tomb of The Kings and to the 'Old Town' of Paphos where there is a market and many street cafes that have very welcoming staff.

The townhouse has all the little luxuries you would expect and having a choice of how the beds are made up is a great advantage as we wanted 2 king sized beds and I know some people would want a twin. I would defibitely recommend this property to anyone. Thanks again. Location - Paphos, Kato Paphos Restaurants in Paphos, Cyprus Aphrodite Hills Villas Restaurants in Paphos, Cyprus Much as you may love cooking in your Paphos holiday villa kitchen, or at the outside barbeque if your rental villa in Paphos has one, there are excellent restaurants in Paphos to tempt you away for lunch or dinner. Restaurants in Paphos and the surrounding area offer both Cypriot cuisine and international cuisine, from Italian to Indian, baltis to burgers. You'll also discover delicious meals at tavernas, restaurants, and hotels, as well as bars and beach cafés. (For more information of what you might find on the menu, see our page on Cypriot Cuisine .) Paphos tavernas often specialise in Cypriot and Greek dishes, while some specialise in fish and seafood.

Popular tavernas include: Stefanos Fish Tavern: a great selection of seafood from sardines to lobsters. Kato Paphos . Mandra Taverna: specialises in generous mezes, so come hungry! Kato Paphos Kings Aphrodite Taverna: delicious roasted meats including kleftiko, souvlaki and suckling pig. Tomb of the Kings Road 7 St Georges Taverna: specialise in organic ingredients and in-season produce, for a fresh taste of Cyprus. Yeroskepos. Paphos Cypriot restaurants serve local, traditional dishes including mezes, stifado, and soutzoukakia. Popular Cypriot restaurants in Paphos include: Atlantida: fresh fish served with style overlooking the restaurant's own lawn. Yeroskipou. Fettas: popular with tourists and locals alike, who love the large salads and oven-fresh meals. Ktima Paphos Laona: a popular lunchspot for local financial workers, so their hearty stews must be good value! Ktima Paphos. Imogens Inn: great meze in a village setting. Kathikas.

Paphos International Restaurants offer you the tastes for the world in Cyprus sunshine! La Piazza: smart Italian restaurant with Venetian dishes, and reasonable prices. Central Paphos Taste of India: one of a small chain of Indian restaurants with everything for the curry lover, including Cobra beers. Central Paphos Brasileiro Restaurant: a Brazilian steakhouse where the emats are the stars. Kato Paphos. Fat Mamas: Italian/American restaurant with steaks, nachos, pancakes and more for al the family to enjoy. Tomb of the Kings Road. Phuket Thai & Chinese Restaurant: authentic dishes made by genuine Chinese and Thai chefs. Tomb of the Kings Road. Bars in Paphos For a great night out in Paphos, just think of the kind of bar that suits you best, and you'll probably find it easily! There is actually a street called Bar Street, (or Entertainment Street, or Nightclub Street, depending who you ask!) and a wander along here will give you such a wide choice, you'll need a fortnight just to check them all out!

Both international brands and local drinks should be available at your chosen Paphos bar; try a zavania, a glass of commandria, or the powerful local brandy sours - delicious! Most bars also offer cocktails, usually made with local spirits, so they are both cheap and strong. Sports bars are popular in Paphos especially with ex-pats desperate to catch the big match! These bars usually provide live sports coverage from one of the major satellite channels, and give details of forthcoming matches on chalk boards outside the bar. Sports fans can be sure of a warm welcome, lots of cold beers, tasty snacks, and sometimes all day English breakfasts too. Usually, the British/Irish pubs in Paphos also offer big screen sports, alongside British and Irish beers, live music, pub quizzes and pub-style food. Nearly every bar in the town centre worth its sound system has a Paphos karaoke night at least once a week, as do various hotels and restaurants. So, if you love belting out the latest pop or prefer to slay them with your version of "Eye of the Tiger", just grab a mic and join in the fun!

Most bars have residents KJs (a karaoke DJ) who add extra fun to the evening. The Sixties Bar in Bar Street has a good reputation for great atmosphere, and the St Georges Hotel and Aloe Hotel both hold karaoke nights during the week. Many bars also hold quiz nights in English. Sometimes, it's difficult to tell the difference between a bar and a nightclub, as many bars have resident djs, and change at around 11pm to a more club format, such as the Notos Music Bar in the harbour area, and the Hollywood Music Bar in the centre of town. Hotel bars vary from the quiet and reserved to the plush and posh, depending on which hotel you pick. Most hotels are happy to welcome non-residents, but do check at reception just in case, and be prepared to pay in cash at the bar. Arrival Date: Apartments & houses to rent in Tombs of the Kings | Clickstay Refine your search results using filters Use our filters to narrow the results to help you find your perfect holiday home. Apartments and houses in Tombs of the Kings, Cyprus Rent apartments and houses in Tombs of the Kings, Cyprus with swimming pools.

Book affordable holiday rentals that are near a beach and golf course. Near beach Air conditioning Five star apartment within upmarket Megas Alexandros development. South facing balcony overlooking pool area and sea. Ten minute walk to famous Old Town of Paphos. From £314 Per week Near beach Air conditioning Superbly appointed and well equipped apartment within upmarket Megas Alexandros development. Generously-sized south facing terrace overlooking the communal pool. Ten minute walk to Paphos Old Town. From £313 Per week Air conditioning Balcony / terrace cheap holiday beautiful 2 bedroom house,sleeps upto 6 plus cot, 3 swimming pools,full sea views,2 balconies plus terrace/garden,,on a complex called Ikaria Village,only 5 mins from harbour/beach,WIFI From £282 Per week Near beach Air conditioning Superbly located townhouse off the Tomb of the Kings road. Stunning views of luscious gardens and sea. Shared pool amongst wonderfully-designed gardens. Easy reach of amenities.

From £329 Per week Near beach Air conditioning 1 bedroom 1st floor Apartment with swimming pool, on the luxury complex of Regina 3 in Paphos, Cyprus From £199 Per week Near beach Air conditioning Large, airy and comfortable apartment to let in Paphos. Cyprus. Large, airy and comfortable accommodation over two floors, with sea views and shared pool. From £366 Per week Air conditioning Balcony / terrace A modern 2 bedroom holiday apartment ideal for those seeking an unique holiday, this self catering apartment is just off the Tomb of the Kings Road. (please note view from map is pre construction) From £204 Per week Air conditioning Parking Luxurious one bedroom apartment located on the ground floor easy walking distance of local amenites, bar shops restaurants!!! NO EXTRA CHARGES FOR AIR CON USEAGE, FREE WI-FI INTERNET AND TV From £209 Per week Paphos Restaurants and places to eat in Paphos Laona Restaurant Laona Restaurant The Laona Restaurant is a traditional family-operated restaurant located in old Paphos, and is popular for its bona fide home-cooked Cypriot food.

This place is frequented by the people who enjoy non-fussy, flavourful meals and the visitors include the locals and the expats. One of the great options for an afternoon lunch, do visit this place to treat your taste buds. Address: Votsi 6 Street, 8010 Paphos, Paphos, Cyprus Tel.: +357 26 937 121 7 St Georges Tavern 7 St Georges Tavern Serving exquisite Cypriot mezes, 7 St Georges Tavern’s owner chirpily tells what’s on offer instead of simply handing over the menu card. There is no set menu and each day they serve an assortment of dishes in the meze to appeal a variety of taste sensations. Organic dishes made from locally made cheese, olives, capers, meat, salads and bread are the primary ingredients in their mezes. According to season, wild mushrooms, black eyed beans with rice, kleftico, lamb tavas, etc. are also served. Address: Anthypolochagou Georgiou M.

Savva 37, Geroskipou, Paphos, Cyprus Tel.: +35 799 655 824 Windmill Restaurant Windmill Restaurant A festive place to celebrate any occasion, the Windmill Restaurant serves delicious food which is well received by the visitors. This is one of the top restaurants in Paphos that serves authentic Cypriot fare, and the food combined with the warm surroundings creates a heady atmosphere. This restaurant is also a popular for wedding parties. Address: 19, Pafias Afroditis Street, Kato Paphos, 8041 Káto Páfos, Paphos, Cyprus Tel.: +35 726 933 518 Mandra Tavern Mandra Tavern The oldest and one of the finest taverns in Kato Paphos area, Mandra used to be a livestock enclosure and storage house for dairy products. Now restored as a restaurant, the place dishes up Cypriot cuisine of which the restaurant’s speciality is meat or fish meze as well as sizzling steaks and spare ribs.

Choose from a range of mezes, traditional Cypriot food, wines, drinks, desserts and coffee. Address: 4, Dionysou Street, Kato, Paphos, Cyprus Tel.: Laona Restaurant Laona Restaurant The Laona Restaurant is a traditional family-operated restaurant located in old Paphos, and is popular for its bona fide home-cooked Cypriot food. This place is frequented by the people who enjoy non-fussy, flavourful meals and the visitors include the locals and the expats. One of the great options for an afternoon lunch, do visit this place to treat your taste buds. Address: Votsi 6 Street, 8010 Paphos, Paphos, Cyprus Tel.: +357 26 937 121 Fettas Tavern Fettas Tavern Also known as Fettas Corner. Fettas Corner, a nice little secret wrapped in Ktima area, serves a 20-dish meze customized according to your tastes. You have a list to choose from which includes spare ribs, beef liver, snails, wild asparagus, sausages and pork in wine.

If feeling confused, confidently order their tantalizing lokmades (honey doughnuts) and wine from the family’s vineyards. Address: Ioanni Agroti 33, Paphos, Cyprus Tel.: King's Hotel Reviews - Paphos, Cyprus - Holiday Watchdog™ Kings hotel Paphos Cyprus "This hotel is 2 star family run whare you are made to feel like one of the family, you are a purson not a room number. the management and staff will do whatever they can to make your holiday trouble free, the rooms are basic but clean,linen and towels are changed 3 times a week the pool area is cleaned every day The hotel is very centeral for harbour .or the old town buses stop close to the hotel The food menu for the week is on the notice board along with all local information In general the hotel is ready to be updated but my wife and I have always enjoyed the freindship of every one at this hotel We will go again Doreen & Bob" Holiday details: Sep 2009 Did you find this review helpful? Yes by Annehumphrey 6 / 10 Helpful staff friendly atmosphere good value "This two star hotel was clean and well managed.

The staff were very obliging and helpful, going out of their way to assist me. Yes it was noisy due to the traffic but a request for a room at the rear of the hotel was met within an hour with the minimum of fuss. I felt at home, much more than I have been in 5 star concrete "palaces" The pool area was pleasant and peaceful although a new night club conversion in the next street may change that sometime in the future For now it is well worth a visit and good value for money." Holiday details: Jun 2009 Did you find this review helpful? Yes by mazcolu 8 / 10 Great value for money "My boyfriend and I are currently working in Cyprus for 5 weeks and thought we would get away as we had 2 days off. Money is tight so we looked for bargain hotels on the net and found Kings. Our balcony overlooked the 'Brit Strip' (with lots of restaurants and bars) yet wasn't noisy. The room was a good size and was light and airey although we did need air con which we had to pay a fiver a night for.

The pool area, modelled on the theme of ancient greece, was lovely with plenty of shady areas if you wanted to get away from that intense sun. Breakfast was very pleasant too and staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a good location near the attractions of the Tombs, harbour and beaches with a good bus service if you don't fancy walking. A really pleasant stay . Cheers" Holiday details: Jun 2009 Did you find this review helpful? Yes by Mollymoo2812 2 / 10 Would NEVER go back again!!!!!! "I have never in my life stayed at a place that was so filthy. We arrived and the heating system was not working so the maintenance man came up to check and it was a fuse that had blown. He then gave us half a dozen fuses and told us to keep changing them when they blew!! The food was a DISGRACE! The patio doors did not lock properly and when they did there was an inch gap at either side. There was insufficent food for everyone so it was a case of if you're not fast, you're last!

We were upgraded from self-catering to B & B so that breakfast was included only to be told that the COOKED breakfast was not available in the winter so there was a continental b/fast which was sparse to say the least ! The evening meal was like Joe's Cafe......if you were not quick, deserts etc were finished and they did not replace them. I was covered in bed bug bites and spider bites so badly that we cut our week long holiday short to 3 days as opposed to a week stay. The reception staff were so rude and unhelpful, but if it wasnt for Jenny ( a temp!) we would probably have frozen to death on our 2nd night. The few days we were there, the maid did not dust, polish OR hoover so there was dust and fluff about an inch thick under the beds. I dont know when they were last checked !!! We could not contact a rep as he was unavailable and his fone was out of service and their office in Cyprus was closed till the 6th January 2009.

We were not allowed to use our own travel equipment, ie kettle, iron, hairdryer etc as the management would confiscate these if found in your room but these could be hired (at a cost) from the hotel. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone unless the Health & Hygiene came in and overhauled the place !!!!!" Holiday details: Dec 2008 Did you find this review helpful? Yes by Stephhh95 8 / 10 Basic but family orientated "We spent 2 weeks in this hotel and couldn't fault anything. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Geoff was brilliant with the children and friendly. Breakfast was basic but the evening meal soon made up for it. It wasn't any trouble to order something else if you didn't like what was on the menu as long as you notified them before 12 noon. Pool was clean and very inviting. It was very close to the bus stops leading to the harbour and coral bay. We would definately return to this hotel in the future." Holiday details: Aug 2008 Did you find this review helpful? Yes by Benham 4 / 10 Kings Hotel Paphos is extremely clean...

"Kings Hotel Paphos is extremely clean and very well run with excellent hard working staff, especially Geoff and Jenny. Rooms had everything you needed and were cleaned every day, faultless. Unfortunately it is not mentioned that smoking is allowed in all bedrooms and that the hotel is situated on a horrendously noisy road. The first room we were allocated 410 in our opinion should never be offered to guests due to its location. Fortunately, we were able to change after two days otherwise we would have left the hotel. It is not the hotels policy to give you a meal on your departure date despite the fact we booked in for seven evening meals and had only received six. We felt particularly cheated and were not very diplomatically dealt with. On a positive note the area around the pool is delightful and like the inside impeccably clean. A good hotel if you are a smoker and can sleep through constant traffic noise. We would not go again or recommend it." Holiday details: Oct 2007, Half Board, booked with Olympic Holidays 1 reader found this review helpful. Did you?

Yes by CookieLondon 2 / 10 Group Bookings Beware "Please beware if you are booking via firstdirect while the website says the hotel has air-conditioning and we assumed this was in the package you actually have to pay £2.50 Cyprus per day for the airconditioning to work. The room we got also had rat droppings in the cupboards even though a cleaner came through daily." Holiday details: Aug 2007 Did you find this review helpful? Yes by A TripAdvisor Member Friendly and well located hotel "Date of stay: 19 - 26 February 2005 Review: Trip Advisor Member, Wokingham, Berkshire A clean, comfortable and friendly hotel. All standard facilities provided for and in a good location for the beach, town, harbour and Tombs of the Kings. Buffet breakfast and choice of delicious home cooked three course evening meal served in a comfortable, homely environment. Small lounge with television and bar and outdoor swimming pool. Helpful and friendly staff and night porter service, who would ensure there was breakfast should this be needed for an early morning start to leave for the airport.

As hotel is on a busy main road on a junction, traffic noise was a disturbance but otherwise an economical holiday." Holiday details: Oct 2005

Question: In which Cypriot town will you find The Tomb of the Kings?
Answer: Paphos