Living in Paphos, written by people who live here

October 22, 2026

Pumpkins, dinner or dancing: pick your Paphos Halloween

Halloween does not have to mean the same evening for every household. This Paphos guide separates the children's afternoon, the dinner reservation and the late-night dance floor, with practical details worth checking before you book.

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October 19, 2026

Bring binoculars, not a checklist: a November morning in Mandria

A November birdwatching outing offers a fresh reason to explore Mandria and the countryside around Asprokremmos. Here is how to approach it, what to check before leaving and why you do not need to know every bird’s name.

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October 16, 2026

Look again at Paphos: the October exhibitions worth slowing down for

An exhibition opening at Palia Ilektriki invites us to see Paphos through its artists rather than our usual routines. Add a short-run show at Ibrahim's Khan and a Municipal Gallery visit for an October outing with something to talk about afterwards.

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October 13, 2026

Four hours, four photographs: a different October Saturday in Paphos

Put a little curiosity into your next Saturday in town. The upcoming Paphos photomarathon is our excuse to look beyond the usual photographs and pay attention to the streets between them.

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October 10, 2026

Small events, good causes: a different October outing in Paphos

Make room for an October afternoon that is about joining in, not ticking off another attraction. Our picks bring together miniature trains in Emba, harbour walks and causes worth getting to know.

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October 7, 2026

Classic cars, familiar faces: a different October afternoon at Paphos Harbour

The returning harbour show offers a good excuse to look beyond the usual waterfront photograph. This is an October outing about old vehicles, shared interests and finding your way into local community life.

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October 4, 2026

Not a climber? Ineia still deserves a place in your October diary

The Cyprus Rock Climbing Festival comes to Ineia from 16 to 18 October, with plenty to interest people who have never worn a climbing harness. Think beginner sessions, rope weaving, village activities and guided hikes, with time left for a proper pause.

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October 2, 2026

Three reasons to make Markideio your October night out

Ballet, gospel and symphonic rock bring three different evenings to Paphos's Markideio Theatre this October. Here is how to choose your performance and plan a relaxed night around it.

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October 1, 2026

A different Paphos morning: free walks, local stories and a new tour

A new free walking tour begins in Ierokipia on 6 October, putting neighbourhood history at the centre of a Tuesday morning. Together with the returning Old Town walks, it offers a fresh way to get to know Paphos this month. [Visit Pafos](https://www.visitpafos.org.cy/events/free-guided-walking-tour-in-ierokipia-starting-6-october/?utm_campaign=event_page&utm_content=free-guided-walking-tour-in-ierokipia-2026&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=cyprus.bz)

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September 25, 2026

October in the Paphos villages: grape harvest, palouzes and the festivals locals wait all year for

While the coast winds down, the villages wake up. October brings grape pressing in Arminou, palouzes in Praitori, avocados in Argaka and the wine villages at their best.

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September 23, 2026

Autumn in Paphos: the food, jazz and outdoor season locals actually turn up for

October is the month Paphos keeps for itself: a street food festival in the castle square, jazz in a 17th-century khan, climbing above Ineia, and sea warm enough to swim until November.

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Why Paphos

A protected coastline, an international airport fifteen minutes away, schools you can walk to, and a pace of life that finally makes sense. This is why families move to Paphos | and stay for good.

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Cyprus Tax

Cyprus runs one of the most efficient tax regimes in the European Union | clear rates, a generous personal band, and a non-dom status built for internationally mobile families. Here is the working guide.

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