Hotel Maroma Caribbean - Quality Holidays in Paphos

A mythological nation of Greek woman warriors, it was founded by the Amazons, according to another legend. Home to the cult of Aphrodite (legend has it that it is the birthplace of Aphrodite the Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty) Paphos became the most famous and important place for worshiping her in the ancient world and throughout its long history the city has kept its association with legend and myth. They made it the island's capital. The city proper was originally founded by the Romans around 1400BC, though inhabited since Neolithic times. The ancient city of Paphos located on the beautiful Akamas Peninsula at the far west of Cyprus enjoys a long and fascinating history.

To convince yourself that generation after generation of different civilisations have enjoyed living there, a large necropolis lying a little over a mile north-west of Paphos harbour, the 13th Century Byzantine castle or The Tombs of the Kings, you only have to stroll around the harbour. Each leaving their mark and legacy in this intriguing city, christian missionaries and the Ottoman Empire as well as the British, byzantines, all kinds of races and civilizations have ruled in Paphos including Romans.

It wasn't until the 1970's that Paphos began to revitalise and tourism has played a big part in that recovery. Things went from bad worse during the 19th and 20th centuries as investment and development in this part of the country ground to a halt. Limassol and Nicosia, paphos stood firm in the face of both invasion and natural disaster (an earthquake in the 4th Century almost destroying the city) until the Middle Ages when trade began to move elsewhere and the city became less important after Larnica, the most important and influential city in the whole of Cyprus, paphos gained its reputation as an important port.

Safe swimming and excellent leisure facilities make this exceptional beach a favourite with both visitors and locals, its crystal clear waters, one of the most attractive sandy beaches across the whole of Cyprus. Then again if you fancy just laying in the sun and using your break to recharge the batteries you might want to try Paphos's Coral Bay. Yachting and anything in between, flying and golf to rock climbing, fishing, take your pick from diving. The choice of things to spend your days doing seems to go on and on. Forests and mountains, deep gorges, bars and tavernas all complemented by wonderful beaches, top class restaurants, 5 Star hotel and villa accommodation, paphos has just what it takes - culture, a little bit special, for those in search of something a little bit extra. For many years a Mecca for historians and antiquarians is quickly becoming a Mecca for discerning tourists and holidaymakers too, no wonder that the whole area.

History and genuine class mean that Paphos is quickly establishing a reputation as one of the Mediterranean's most attractive and stylish summer destinations, don't delay - Its beauty. If you want the very best in 5 Star hotels or villas Paphos could have the attributes to fit your requirements. Holidays with genuine class and quality are sometimes difficult to track down - especially if fine weather is high on your priority list. It certainly merits closer examination, if Paphos is a new destination to you.