Pafos, Cyprus (Η Πάφος, Κύπρος)

A lighthouse, ancient mosaics, neolithic settlements, golf courses, a great brewery (Aphrodite Rock Brewery), Thai/Georgian/Greek food, sun/run and fun…what do all these things have in common? Our recent, one-week vacation had such delights and more. We also golfed, explored, shopped, watched Endgame, and went to a waterpark. In addition, I found a Balinese massuese who made my day.

We spent the Saturday afternoon, before Orthodox Easter, visiting two wineries. If you like a quaint, family-run spot with grapes sourced solely from their privately-owned vineyard then go to Makarounas. The owner, Theodoros, is a young winemaker who is proud of his rare varietals. We tasted many drinkable options. We recommend the single vineyard Maratheftiko which matures in French oak for 12 months and is bottled unfiltered. Our second wine stop was at Vouni Panayia. Yiannis, one of the grandsons, took very good care of us. Plus, we were the only customers there but regardless of that the hospitality here is exceptional. You feel like one of the family here. We enjoyed the views, the history, the wines, and the company.

Agios Neophytos Monastery
What else could be captioned here besides, “Stop and smell?”
The harbor is a nice place to take a leisurely walk and explore the fortress. There are a number of restaurants on the water. We admired the docked boats.

3 thoughts on “Pafos, Cyprus (Η Πάφος, Κύπρος)

  1. Love the ancient tile artist’s use of changing perspective of falling domino border on portrait. The lighthouse field of flowers like a wave washing up the wall (golden with splashes of red accents). The tile pattern negative space mirroring the wave. What a good eye you have with the camera and inviting descriptions. The photo of you reminds me of a Greek goddess. Love your sharing of trip adventures.

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