Welcome to Galavillas

St George

St George's is a local fishing village and is situated just 5 minute drive right of the villa. It offers some of the best fish restaurants on the island due to the small fishing harbour, where local fishermen go out on a daily basis.

Coral Bay

The popular resort of Coral Bay offers everything you need for a perfect holiday. The resort centre is lined with shops, bars and restaurants serving a choice of local and international cuisine.

In the day life is based around the idyllic sandy bay, where the calm shallow waters makes excellent bathing for children and there is a wide selection of water-sports available on the beachfront. For an even bigger choice of restaurants and nightlife, the cosmopolitan town of Paphos is a fifteen minute drive.

Akamas Forest

Is a 5 minute drive away, where you can explore the wildlife and swim at the lonely, sunny beaches.

Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark

Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark is reckoned to have the largest number of facilities attractions in Cyprus and the biggest family rafting ride in Europe.
Kids of all ages will love everything from the Lazy River to the Kamikazi. Allow a full day, you won't be disappointed.
For kids
Try the Kiddies Pool, Fast Slide, Slow Slide, Pirate Ship Slide, Wet Bubble, Mini Volcano, Soak and Splash or the Water Mushrooms.
or call +357 26 913 638.
Admission charge.

Agia Solomoni Catacomb

This gloomy underground cavern was a refuge for persecuted Christians in ancient times. Local people believe that the tree beside the entrance, festooned with colourful votive cloths, is holy and can cure illness. Apostolou Pavlou Avenue
Open permanently and Admission free.

Ammochostos Area

Spend a day exploring, sightseeing and swimming. Visit Agios Georgios Church at Sotira, Agia Napa Monastery and spend your afternoon swimming at the crystal clear waters of Agia Napa and Paralimni. Explore the rugged coast of Cape Greko.
Suitable for the Family.

Agios Andronikos Byzantine Church

From the Byzantine history of the country, the church, which is full of 16th century wall paintings, is near the traditional square of Polis. When Cyprus was under Ottoman occupation the church was used as a mosque from 1571 and was not returned to Christian use until 1974.
Suitable for Adults.

Agios Neofytos Monastery

This shrine to the 12th-century Cypriot hermit Saint Neofytos, who carved a sanctuary into the cliffside is a popular place of pilgrimage. You can climb a stairway to see a small church in a cave that is decorated with murals. Near Tala village. Open Apr-Sept daily 0900-1300 & 1400-1800, Oct-Mar daily 0900-1600.
Admission charge.

Aphrodite's Rock Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty

Pafos is where Aphrodite is said to have risen from the waves that crash on it's shores. Her birthplace was a place of pilgrimage for the whole Hellenic world.

Excavations have unearthed the 4th-5th century mosaics of the Houses of Dionysus, Orpheus, Aion and the Villa of Theseus - remarkably intact after 16 centuries of being buried.

The Odeon Theatre, a stone structure still used for outdoor concerts, plays and games as it was in ancient times, is also in the region.
Suitable for the Family.

Archaeological Museum

Displays finds from the many local historical sites, such as the tombs of the Kings. These include pottery, sculpture, coins and jewellery. A set of clay hot-water bottles shows that the ancient Romans found Cyprus chilly in winter. Griva Digeni Avenue, Tel: 06-240215. Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat & Sun 10-1.
Admission charge.

Byzantine Castle (Saranda Kolones)

Built during the 12th century, on the foundations of an earlier Byzantine fortification, this Crusader-era Castle fell down during an earthquake shortly after it was completed. Saranta Kolonon Street. Open daily dawn to dusk.
Admission free.

Byzantine Museum

Houses a collection of paintings and religious objects that include important 12th century icons. Agios Ioannou Street. Tel: 06-231392. Open June-Sept Mon-Fri 0900-1900, Sat 0900-1400; Oct-May Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat 0900 to 1400.
Admission charge.

Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery

40 km northeast of Pafos, turn right before Stroumpi village. The monastery is also reached from Kykkos Monastery via the forest. Set in beautiful surroundings, the monastery, originally founded in the l2th century AD, is dedicated to 'Our Lady of the Golden - Pomegranate'.

The monastery, whose present building dates back to 1770, has a collection of important icons and treasures. An impressive religious ceremony and celebrations are held on l5th August. The old winery of the monastery produces some of the best vintage wine of Cyprus.

Coral Bay Cruises

Two and three-day cruises to Egypt visiting the enchanting Pyramids and Cairo Museum. Departing from Limassol year round.

Ethnographical Museum

In the Ethnographical Museum are pieces ranging from neolithic tools and ancient funerary sculptures, to traditional local costumes and everyday household objects. 1 Exo Vrysis Street. Tel: 06-232010. Open Mon-Fri 0900-1300 & 1400-1900, Sat 0900-1300, Sun 1000-1300.
Admission charge.

Geroskipou

The village south-east of Paphos has a long association with the myth of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, as this is where she was said to have had her secret garden. In later times it became a silk-making centre of the Byzantine Empire after Orthodox monks smuggled some silk worms out of China.
Now a busy suburb of Paphos, it is noted for a slew of pottery workshops along the main street, and shops selling Cypriot Delight (more commonly known in other countries as Turkish Delight).
Geroskipou's tourist district runs along the seafront from Paphos, and is really an extension of the bigger town's hotels and beach zone. There's also a Museum of Folk Art and the old, 5-domed Agia Paraskevi Church.

Larnaca Marina

View the yachts on an afternoon stroll
Situated in the bay of Larnaca, the Marina is an official Port of Entry, and has berthing facilities for 450 yachts of various sizes and beauty.
Suitable for the Family.

Municipal Gardens

Upper Paphos, also known as Ktima, is a popular shopping area - the town's market is here. In summer, though, it can get very hot. The two sections of this small park make a nice shady spot to take a break from too much sun, while fountains help to cool the air. Off Gladstonos Street and Georgiou Griva Digeni Avenue.

Odeon

Ruins of Paphos's Greek theatre from the 2nd century AD, at the heart of an archaeological zone that includes the not easily recognisable remains of the ancient city's Agora (marketplace) and a temple to Asclepius, the god of healing.
Open permanently and Admission free.

Pano Panagia

On the west of Troodos 1,5 km from Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery. The birthplace of Archbishop Makarios III, first President of Cyprus. The house where he was born has been converted into a museum. 37 km north of Pafos, Polis is Chrysochou lies where there once stood the ancient city-kingdom of Marion, an important commercial centre in the Classical and Hellenistic times.

Paphos Aquarium

With lots of display tanks, the aquarium puts on a fine underwater show of marine life from the world's oceans and rivers. Stars of the show are sharks, crocodiles and piranhas, but less dangerous and more colourful creatures also have a place. Dionysou Street, Kato Paphos. Tel: 06-253920. Open daily 1000-2000.
Admission charge.

Paphos Harbour

Filled with colourful fishing boats and tour boats, the harbour is lined with tavernas which-although not the best in Paphos - are popular and atmospheric.

You can still see the ancient breakwaters inside which Greek and Roman vessels once sheltered.

Paphos Fort

Built by the Ottomans, the fort stands on the harbour mole, on the site of earlier castles dating back to ancient times. Paphos Harbour. Open summer daily 0900-1930, winter daily 0900-1700.
Admission charge.

Paphos Mosaics

Located near the harbour, in a cluster of buildings from the Roman period, these mosaics are a major historical treasure. The House of Dionysus has scenes from pagan mythology; the House of Orpheus has a mosaic showing Orpheus playing his lyre; the Villa of Theseus is named after a mosaic showing Theseus battling with the Minotaur, and may have been the Roman governor's palace; and the House of Aion has superb mosaics of Greek deities. Behind Paphos Harbour. Tel: 06-240217. Open summer daily 0800-1930, winter daily 0800-1700.
Admission charge.

Polis Square Cafes, bars and restaurants

The paved square with its cafes, bars and restaurants is now a gathering place full of life from morning until night throughout the year. Latsi is the picturesque harbour of Polis, selling fresh fish and old stone carob warehouses have been converted into fish taverns and places of interest.
Suitable for the Family.

Tombs of the Kings

Dating from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD, this is a complex of rock-cut tombs beside the sea, in which the leading citizens of Paphos (rather than kings) were buried.
Carved steps lead down to the burial chambers and archaeologists are still uncovering more graves. Tombs of the Kings (Tafon ton Vasileion) Road.
Tel: 06-240295. Open summer daily 0800-1930, winter daily 0800-1700.
Admission charge.

Water World

Biggest Water Park in Cyprus. Water-world Water Park claims it is the biggest and best water park in Cyprus and Europe. Situated in AYIA NAPA, they guarantee that there will be something for both adults and children, including the family adventure, Apollo's plunge, the earth shattering Poseidon's wave pool, the relaxing Aphrodite's baths and the biggest chess board in the world 'Pythagoras chess' and not forgetting the amazing 'drop to Atlantis' this should keep adults and children going for hours. Try their web site on: www.waterworldwaterpark.com
Suitable for the Family.