Location: Paphos

The mythical birthplace of Aphrodite (Venus), goddess of love and beauty, Paphos is an ancient and historic city, having been inhabited since the Neolithic period and later becoming the capital of Cyprus during Hellenistic and Roman times.

Visitors marvel at the numerous awe-inspiring historical sites in the region, such as the Archaeological Park with its marvellous mosaics, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tombs of the Kings, the Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery and St. Paul's Pillar where the first Christian in Cyprus was flogged by the Romans for preaching Christianity. With so much history condensed into a single area, it is unsurprising that Paphos has been declared an UNESCO Heritage Site.

Paphos is home to a new international airport with excellent flight connections across Europe; its proximity to the A6 highway provides fast and easy access to the rest of the island.

Spoilt for Choice

Although the Paphos region has been seducing visitors and inspiring poets, artists and writers for thousands of years, it is certainly not celebrated only for its past. Today, there is an abundance of activities to suit all tastes and ages, whether your preference is sporting, wellbeing or cultural. Cyprus enjoys sunshine throughout the year and is therefore ideal for outdoor activities, no more so than in Paphos.

Whether you want to just relax on the beaches or to play golf, tennis, water sports, scuba diving, sailing, canoeing, paragliding, jeep safari, quad biking, horse riding, bowling or even go karting, the choices and facilities are almost limitless.

Between January and March you can ski in the Troodos mountains. There are not many places in the world where you can enjoy winter sports, then in less than an hour, be relaxing on a beach.

Paphos is home to a large water park and there are several colourful festivals spanning the calendar, offering opera, drama, wine, music - even kite flying!

With a wide array of cuisine to suit all palates, Paphos has also earned a reputation as a 'gourmet' destination. In addition to the wide array of restaurants and bars in the town, most of the villages have excellent tavernas where the locals eat and there are several vineyards selling some excellent locally-grown wines.

There are a number of highly acclaimed spas in the region, providing a comprehensive range of therapies and treatments.

Shopping is excellent, with many malls being developed offering designer and high street brands, as well as the local markets and traditional souvenir shops selling local handicrafts.

Eléa Estate is located just outside Paphos, a short drive from the international airport and only ten minutes from the vibrant town centre of Paphos, yet in a peaceful and tranquil part of the picturesque countryside, an ideal location giving you the best of both worlds.