“I told you to get out of the city limits, and this is exactly why. Tucked away on the Akamas Peninsula, it’s a sprawling, village-style retreat that actually respects its dramatic coastal surroundings instead of destroying them.”

“If you must stay down by the main harbour, skip the concrete monstrosities and book this. It’s an independent, incredibly sharp design hotel that somehow manages to feel completely serene despite the commercialised chaos outside.”

“This places you right on the rugged, dramatic coastline I'm obsessed with, mere minutes from the sea caves. It’s modern, but in a way that complements the striking limestone landscape instead of paving over it.”

“While the rest of the Old Town is a clash of 1950s concrete, this 15th-century Venetian building is the real deal. It’s a family-run escape hidden right under your nose with an incredibly lush courtyard.”

“Ditch the commercialised centre entirely and head into the hills. These restored traditional stone houses in a sleepy village give you the authentic Cypriot history the city's 1950s town hall completely lacks.”

“Finding authentic architecture in the centre is a struggle, but this beautifully restored historic stone property gets it exactly right. It gives you a taste of what Paphos should feel like, far away from the rusty AC units of Kennedy Square.”