Paphos is well known for being home to some of the most captivating and spectacular coastal views in the world. It’s one of the reasons why so many people want to search for houses for sale in Paphos. Many come on holiday and explore the ancient Roman and Biblical ruins and use their new Paphos retreat as a holiday home a few times a year. Others come to relax and enjoy the many shopping deals the city has to offer throughout the year instead of hitting the streets for popular city shopping holidays like New York for example. Others buy their house in Paphos, move permanently and never look back.
Paphos has so many archaeological treasures that it appears on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Popular sites include the Roman Mosaics, Tombs of the Kings and Paphos Castle, just to name a few, but there is more to Paphos than geography and history to delve into. Paphos has its aquarium and bird park full of natural animal wonders and many visitors to Paphos also enjoy exploring the beautiful Akamas Peninsula or joining a jeep safari for the day. Paphos houses for sale offer the buyer much more than just a roof over their head. You would be buying a lifestyle worthy of a monarch.
Ktima (Upper Paphos) is at the top of the hill, and Kato Paphos (Lower Paphos) is at the bottom of the hill by the harbour. In Kato Paphos you will find the usual tourist shops filled with all the usual nic-nacs, but there are also expensive jewelers in the area. Gold designs are very reasonably priced and many women take advantage of exceptionally well priced gemstones. Women love to retire in Paphos. If you’re worried about missing out on your weekly shopping sprees when buying a house in Paphos, don’t worry because British High Street names like Debenhams and Marks & Spencer can also be found in your new sunny retreat. Furthermore, living in Paphos is ideal for those who have a large amount of savings in the bank account or those who also live on a modest budget. Paphos caters to anyone looking to buy a home abroad.
Up the hill in Ktima there is a wonderful mix of European-style fashion and shoe stores for the whole family, pottery shops, and on the corner of Markarios Avenue (near the market) a stall selling the most delicious loukoumades (small balls of dough that are fried and soaked in a honey syrup). Soaking up the sun, browsing the fashions and trying new foods are just a few of the reasons Paphos houses for sale are so popular.
Markets full of spices, traditional craft workshops, chair makers and various tailors who can make a stylish new suit in just a few days are just other examples of what you can expect in your new home when buying a place in Paphos, whether you are buying to move. or simply invest in those various weekly occasions of the year when you are looking to relax a bit. Buying a house in Paphos is full of positives and devoid of negatives. There are no more reasons to wait. Go shopping and start enjoying!