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Paphos to Larnaca: Route Guide

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Aphrodite Rock Cyprus — Paphos to Larnaca
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Aphrodite's island, argued over by everyone since the Bronze Age: Roman mosaics at Paphos, ten UNESCO painted churches hidden in pine mountains, and Europe's last divided capital, crossable on foot. Halloumi squeaks, meze never ends, and Commandaria has been made continuously longer than any wine on Earth.

Paphos to Larnaca is a 235 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as 4–6 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for May, built from 182 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4–6
days
235km
distance
5
Stops
182
curated stops

Plan your own version → 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go

The route

Paphos→ 70 kmLimassol→ 45 kmPlatres & the Troodos→ 75 kmNicosia→ 45 kmLarnaca

What you'll see

Paphos Archaeological Park
Explore intricate mosaics from grand Roman villas like the House of Dionysos.
Paphos
Kourion
Admire a well-preserved Greco-Roman theatre and historic sites with sea views.
Limassol
Cyprus Museum (Κυπριακό Μουσείο)
Discover millennia of Cypriot archaeology in this comprehensive museum.
Nicosia
Archaeological Museum of the Larnaka District
Explore a small museum displaying objects from Prehistoric to Roman times, including a replica of the Stele of King Sargon II.
Larnaca
Paphos Fort
Wander through a historic fort with a colorful past under many rulers.
Paphos
Limassol Castle
You will see sturdy stone walls and towers overlooking the old harbour in the city's historic centre.
Limassol
Cyprus Police Museum
Discover the evolution of law enforcement in Cyprus through historic equipment and intriguing crime records.
Nicosia
Hala Sultan Tekke
See the mosque said to be the tomb of Umm Haram, the foster mother of Mohammed.
Larnaca

Choose your length

4-day plan23 stops · 8.4 h transit5.8 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan32 stops · 10.9 h transit6.4 stops/day · 2.2 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan39 stops · 12.9 h transit6.5 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May, June

Orchids on the Akamas, painted-church frescoes in cool mountain air, and sea warm enough to swim before the interior starts to shimmer.

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