Tombs of the Kings, Paphos, Cyprus

The 'Tombs of the Kings' is the impressive necropolis that is located just outside the walls, to the north and east of Pafos town. It was built during the Hellenistic period (3rd century B.C.) to satisfy the needs of the newly founded Nea Paphos. Its name is not connected with the burial of kings, as the royal institution was abolished in 312 B.C., but rather with the impressive character of its burial monuments. The 'Tombs of the Kings' was the place where the higher administrative officers and distinguished Ptolemaic personalities as well as the members of their families were buried.






The necropolis was continuously used as a burial area during the Hellenistic and Roman periods (3rd century B.C.-beginning of 4th century A.D.). There is sufficient evidence to support the fact that the first Christians also used the site for their burials, while at the same time the site constituted an endless quarry. Squatters established themselves in some of the tombs during the Medieval period and made alterations to the original architecture.





The existence of the site was already known from the end of the 19th century by Cesnola, who severely looted the tombs. In 1915-16 the then curator of the Cyprus Museum, Markides excavated some shaft tombs, while the honorary curator of Paphos Museum Loizos Philippou started clearance work in a few others tombs in 1937. But it was in 1977 that systematic excavations were undertaken by the Department of Antiquities, which brought to light eight large tomb complexes.



Most of the tombs are characterised by an underground, open aired, peristyled rectangular atrium completely carved into the natural rock. Columns or pillars of the Doric style supported the porticoes, which surrounded the atrium. The burial chambers and the loculi for single burials were dug into the portico walls. It seems that the walls were originally covered with frescoes although today only small fragments are preserved. The tombs' architectural characteristics directly relate them to Hellenistic prototypes from Alexandria, Delos, Pergamon and Priene.




Source: mcw.gov.cy

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Get to know our hotels #8 Jacaranda Hotel Apartments

Situated just 300 m from Pernera Beach and 500 m from Protaras Waterpark, this action-packed resort offers an excellent variety of entertainment for children and adults.

Within a short walking distance, a variety of shops, tavernas and pubs can be found. The Protaras centre is about 2km from the hotel.

OFFICIAL CATEGORY: Class B’


ACCOMMODATION:

Total number of Apts 150: (99 one bedroom, 16 studios, 33 superior apts)

Studios: Open plan lounge with twin beds, A/C, kitchenette, bath/shower, hair dryer, radio, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini fridge, balcony or veranda.

One bedroom Apartments: One twin bedded room with A/C, radio and direct dial telephone. Open plan living room with kitchenette, bath/shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, fridge and balcony with pool or sea view.

Superior Apartments: Upgraded Studios and One Bedroom Apts featuring additionally video, toaster, coffee machine, and microwave.

 

RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

Pool Restaurant: Serving throughout the summer months a wide variety of international and local specialities and snacks from our rich buffet.

Pool Bar: Offering a great variety of exotic cocktails and all favourite classic drinks.

LEISURE AND SPORT FACILITIES:

2 swimming pools, children’s pool & baby pool, pool table, sauna, children’s play area, tennis court, basketball.

OTHER FACILITIES:

Reception, lounge with TV, games area, mini club, launderette, sunbeds and umbrellas.

ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION:

Our guests can enjoy and take part in frequent special evenings including folklore shows, live music and special theme buffet nights. 

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Get to know our hotels #7 Eleni Holiday Village

Overlooking the beautiful seafront of Chlorakas, Eleni Holiday Village offers spacious accommodations set around a huge landscaped pool area. It features a variety of sports facilities and organizes entertainment programs.

Directly on the beach of Chloraka Village, Eleni Holiday Village is only a few minutes drive from the picturesque harbor of Paphos and 20 minutes away from Paphos Airport and just a short drive from the relaxing, peaceful and attractive Coral Bay.

OFFICIAL CATEGORY: A’ Class

ACCOMMODATION:

Total number of Rooms 141: (75 Studios & 66 One bedroom)

 

Studios: Open plan lounge with kitchenette, mini fridge, direct dial telephone, A/C, safe box, kettle, toaster, TV, bath/shower, balcony or veranda.

One Bedroom Apartments: One twin bedded room with A/C, direct dial telephone, safe box.  Open plan lounge with kitchenette, bath/shower, TV, kettle, toaster, mini fridge, balcony or veranda. 

 

RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

Main Restaurant: Our indoor restaurant serving throughout the day a wide variety of international and local specialties, with an extended choice of local wines.  Also serving daily a rich breakfast buffet.

Open Air Tavern: Adjacent to the Main Restaurant, serving throughout the summer months a wide variety of international and local specialties with an extended choice of local wines.

Main bar & Pool Bar: Enjoy a great variety of snacks, exotic cocktails, special coffees and all favourite classic drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

LEISURE AND SPORT ACTIVITIES:

Island type swimming pool, indoor heated pool (in winter only), children’s pool, floodlit tennis court, water volley, water basketball, sauna, massage, children’s playroom, fitness room, video games, table tennis, billiards and darts.

OTHER FACILITIES:

Reception, lounge, public areas, games area, children’s playroom, mini shop, launderette and internet corner.

ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION:

Animation program throughout the day for the whole family, including weekly folkloric shows.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

Our room offers conference facilities for up to approx. 400 persons.

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Get to know our hotels #6 Aqua Sol Holiday Village

Aqua Sol Holiday Village has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a water park with 6 water slides and a lazy river ride. It is one kilometer from Coral Beach and just 519 meters from Coral Bay's resort town.

Bobbing along the lazy river, hurtling down one of the multi-slides or splashing around with the kids, the brand new on-site and complimentary water park is sure to make this already popular all-inclusive hotel a massive hit with families and couples alike. Set on its own stretch of beach with studios and apartments to cater for all family sizes, you’re sure to have a fantastic stay.

Location: In the Coral Bay area, on an incline; directly on a rock/ shingle beach; 1.5km from Coral Beach; 500m from Coral Bay’s resort centre; 12km from the resort centre of Paphos.

Features: Two outdoor swimming pools; on-site water park (six waterslides and a lazy river) sun terraces with sun loungers and parasols; indoor swimming pool; buffet restaurant serving local and international cuisine; pool snack bar; reception.

Activities: Tennis; sauna; entertainment programme usually including theme nights and Cypriot night. All Inclusive guests: see All Inclusive option for free activities and entertainment.

For Children: Own pool

Accommodation: Studios and one bedroom apartments (sleeping up to 4 adults) have air conditioning, TV, fridge, oven, kettle, bathroom and balcony or terrace.

Studios with side sea view, Superior studios, 1 bedroom apartments with side sea view and Superior 1 bedroom apartments are all available at a supplement.

Official Rating: A class, 149 rooms

Please note: due to the number of steps around the complex and the steep location, these apartments are not recommended for those with walking difficulties.

 

FEATURES

·         Free Access to on site water park

·         Own section of beach

·         Water slides

·         Lazy River

·         Mini Slide

·         Jungle Aqua Tower

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Get to know our hotels #5 Akteon Holiday Village

On the seafront of Chloraka, Akteon Village offers rooms with sea or garden views, and a variety of dining options. It has 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, and organizes children’s entertainment programs.

Akteon Holiday Village is only just a few minutes drive from the picturesque harbor of Paphos, 20 minutes away from Paphos Airport and just a short drive from the relaxing, peaceful and attractive Coral Bay.

OFFICIAL CATEGORY: Class A’

ACCOMMODATION:

Total Number of rooms: 232 including Studios, One Bedroom and Executive Apts.

Studios: Open plan lounge with kitchenette, radio, direct dial telephone, A/C, safe box, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, mini fridge, satellite, TV, bath/shower, balcony or veranda.

 

One bedroom Apartments: One twin bedded room with A/C, safe box, kettle toaster, coffee maker, mini fridge, satellite, TV, bath/shower, balcony or veranda.

Executive Apartments: Front sea view apartments with whirl bath, microwave, DVD player, iron and ironing board, bathrobe, slippers, beach towels, hair dryer, loungers and balcony.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

A la carte Restaurant: Represents a diverse choice of gourmet dining.

Indoor and outdoor restaurant: Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets seven days a week, inspired by local and international cuisine.

Pool restaurant and Bar: Favourite snacks are served. Moreover you can enjoy a great selection of exotic and local cocktails and refreshments.

Indoor and outdoor Bar: serves a wide choice of cocktails, coffees, and a good variety of local and international wines.

LEISURE AND SPORT FACILITIES:

Two outdoor swimming pools, one water games pool and an indoor pool.

Jacuzzi, sauna, massage, fitness room, tennis court, beach volleyball, multipurpose court, water volleyball, water polo, various video games, internet corner, table tennis, billiards and darts. Indoor children’s mini club and outdoor children’s playground.

ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION:

Something for everyone. No need to go elsewhere. Five nights a week, we present a variety of singing and dancing shows including a folkloric show and a weekly surprise party. Animation program throughout the day, for adults and children is organized by our entertainment team.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

The conference room can accommodate for up to 600 persons and can cater to a variety of meetings, seminars and conferences of various sizes.

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Get to know our hotels #4 Panthea Holiday Village

Traditionally styled, this pretty village enjoys a prime location in the resort of Ayia Napa and has a view of the beautiful beach and Mediterranean Sea.

OFFICIAL CATEGORY: Class A’

ACCOMMODATION:

Total number of Apt 193 :( 99 Studios, 94 One Bedroom)

Studios: Open plan lounge with kitchenette, mini fridge, radio, direct dial telephone, A/C, safe box, bath/shower, balcony or veranda.

One bedroom Apartments: One twin bedded room with A/C, mini fridge, direct dial telephone, radio, and safe box. Open plan lounge with kitchenette, bath/shower, balcony or veranda.

Superior rooms: Upgraded one bedroom apartments featuring additionally microwave, coffee machine.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

Okeanos Restaurant: Our indoor restaurant serving throughout the day a wide variety of international and local specialties with an extended choice of local wines.  Also serving daily a rich breakfast buffet.

Okeanos Open Air Taverna: Adjacent to the Okeanos Restaurant, serving throughout the summer months a wide variety of international and local specialties with an extended choice of local wines.  It is set in extraordinarily beautiful settings having a direct view to the Mediterranean Sea and the magnificent waterfalls of the swimming pool.

Sailor’s Pool Bar - Poseidon Bar: Enjoy a great variety of exotic cocktails, special coffees and all time favorite classic drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

LEISURE AND SPORTS FACILITIES:

Island type swimming pool, children’s paddle, indoor swimming pool, fitness room, floodlit tennis court, volleyball, sauna, Jacuzzi and massage.  

OTHER FACILITIES:

Reception, lounge, public areas, games area, children’s playroom, mini shop, launderette and internet corner.

WATERPARK FACILITIES:

• Kamikaze Speed Slide
• Bluster Racer
• Space Bowl
• Three Lane Multi Slide
• Side Winder
• Enclosed Body Slide
• Open Body Slide
• Wave Pool
• Lazy River
• Children’s Play Pool
• Children’s Pool

ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION:

Animation programme throughout the day for the whole family, shows several nights a week and special theme buffet nights.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

Our Mermaid room offers conference facilities for up to 200 persons.

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Get to know our hotels #3 Panas Holiday Village

Panas Holiday Village enjoys a beachfront location in Ayia Napa and offers 2 pools, a tennis court and entertainment programs throughout the day. The self-catered accommodations feature balconies overlooking the Mediterranean Sea or the extensive gardens.

This modern complex enjoys a prime location in the resort of Ayia Napa and has a front view directly to the beach and the Mediterranean Sea.

OFFICIAL CATEGORY: Class A’

ACCOMMODATION:

Total Number of rooms 147: (79 Studios, 62 One Bedroom apartments & 6 Two Bedroom apartments)

Studios: Open plan lounge with kitchenette, A/C, direct dial telephone,

TV with radio channels, oven, kettle, toaster, mini fridge, safe box, bath/shower, balcony or veranda.

One bedroom Apartments: One twin bedded room with A/C, direct dial telephone, safe box.  Open plan lounge with kitchenette, TV with radio channels, oven, kettle, toaster, mini fridge, bathroom/shower, balcony or veranda.

 

RESTAURANTS AND BARS:

Arcadia Restaurant: Our indoor restaurant serving throughout the day a wide variety of international and local specialties with an extended choice of local wines.  Also serving daily a rich breakfast buffet.

 

Arethousa Open Air Restaurant: Serving throughout the summer months a wide variety of international and local specialties with an extended choice of local wines.

Dionysus Indoor & Outdoor Cocktail Bar:  Enjoy a great variety of exotic cocktails, special coffees and all favourite classic drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

LEISURE AND SPORT ACTIVITIES:

Large outdoor swimming pool, children’s paddle, indoor heated swimming pool (during winter), fitness room, 2 tennis courts, table tennis and sauna.

OTHER FACILITIES:

Reception, lounge, public areas, games area, children’s playroom,  internet corner, mini market.

 

ENTERTAINMENT AND ANIMATION:

Animation program throughout the day for the whole family, weekly folkloric show and special theme buffet nights.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

Our conference room offers facilities for up to 150 persons.

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