Mandria

The small village of Mandria is approximately 13 kilometres south east of Paphos. It is located on a plain, surrounded by lush green vegetation with the sea being only a few minutes away giving it a special uniqueness.

It is an ideal location only 10 minutes from Paphos International Airport and an equal distance from the championship golf courses of Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley and close to the famous landmark Petra tou Romiou, the mythological birth place of Aphrodite.

The village boasts traditional tavernas, a co-operative bank, supermarket and kiosk.

The area and village of Mandria have crops of lemons, orange and clementines and local produce such as peanuts and potatoes. As you approach the sea, the plain becomes narrower, the landscape becomes rougher but at the same time more picturesque. The dark green colour of the plants and the wild flowers that grow in abundance is almost right next to the beach of Mandria. The beach stands inbetween the midst of the sea's azure blue and the green of the plains, isolated, and almost unknown to the wider public, is very attractive for those who seek rest, calmness and serenity.

Activities near Mandria

Paphos Area

The old town of Paphos remains typically Cypriot with winding streets lined with restaurants, open-air cafes and ancient churches. It also boasts a wonderful indoor market selling a colorful selection of fruits and vegetables.

The lower and newer part of town is known as Kato Paphos and is more of a tourist area. Here you will find an endless choice of restaurants, bars, souvenir shops and a quaint little harbor offering excellent fish taverns overlooked by Paphos castle.

Interesting sites in Paphos are The Mosaics (located in Kato Paphos) where amazing mosaics have been beautifully preserved for 16 centuries in the house of Dionysus. The Tombs of the Kings (Kato Paphos) where a wide area of underground tombs were carved out of solid rock creating burial chambers for ancient nobles.

Approximately 15km east of Paphos you can see Aphrodite's Rock. This impressive landmark is where Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love) is said to have risen from the waves.

Places of interest to visit

Tombs of the Kings
Wide area containing underground tombs carved out of solid rock dating to 4th century BC, many decorated with Doric pillars. Whether Kings were buried here or not, the magnificence of the tombs gave the locality its name.

The Mosaics of Paphos
House of Dionysos, House of Theseus and the recently excavated House of Aion. Kato Paphos, near the harbour.

The amazing mosaic floors, of these 3rd century AD noblemens' villas are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. They mostly depict scenes from Greek mythology and are beautifully executed.

Paphos Odeon
A small 2nd century Odeon entirely built of well-hewn limestone blocks. It was uncovered by the Cyprus Department of Antiquities in 1973-4 and is now regularly used for musical and theatrical performances.

Paphos Castle
Kato Paphos, originally built as a Byzantine fort to protect the harbour, was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th century, then dismantled by the Venetians in 1570, who found themselves unable to defend it against the Ottomans, who in turn restored and strengthened it after they captured the island.

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Map of Mandria
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