Kourion
Κούριον
The ruins of an ancient Greek and Roman city on a clifftop coast. Its seaside theatre and the mosaics of the House of Eustolios make it one of Cyprus's most beautiful archaeological sites.
Kourion lies on a sea cliff about 50 km east of Paphos and about 15 km west of Limassol. It was once an important city-kingdom of ancient Cyprus. The highlights include the 2nd-century Roman theatre, built into the hillside overlooking the sea (performances are held here in summer). The site also has mosaics in the House of Eustolios and the House of Achilles, an early Christian basilica and bathhouse ruins. Admission is about €4.50. The clifftop offers wide views over Kourion Beach below. Nearby is the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from Paphos, and Kourion is often combined with Petra tou Romiou on the same day trip.
Opening hours
08:30–19:30 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)
- Palaepaphos (Sanctuary of Aphrodite)
- Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
- Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
- Paphos District Archaeological Museum
- Agios Neophytos Monastery
- Paphos Old Town (Ktima) & Municipal Market
- Chrysopolitissa Basilica & St Paul's Pillar