Paphos

Paphos offers a clear choice between the open western coast and the hotel frontage east of the harbour. The saved coastal runs stay outside the archaeological sites and hotel grounds. The small Park of Colours circuit adds an inland option for easy laps near the upper town.

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Map of Paphos with three numbered running-route starts. — Paphos · north is upOpen full-size map

Castle Square · Western Coastal Path

Harbour & Lighthouse Beach

5.6 km Out & back

Municipal Baths · Vrysoudia

Kato Paphos · Poseidonos Avenue

2.0 km Out & back

Park of Colours · Garden circuit

Upper Paphos · Charilaou Trikoupi

0.5 km Loop

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Where to run in Paphos

Castle Square · Western Coastal Path

The longest route follows the open western coast outside the archaeological park’s fence, with the lighthouse inland and the sea right beside the path.

Approx. distance5.6 km

Underfoot

Concrete coastal path

Start here

At the western side of Castle Square, where the coastal path leaves the harbour beside Paphos Castle.

Follow the public path west around the archaeological headland, then north past Lighthouse Beach. Continue on the concrete coastal path to the junction north of the beach below the Tombs of the Kings area, then return.

Getting there

Walk along the harbour from Kato Paphos Harbour bus station; the start is outside the castle and archaeological park.

Before you go

Stay outside the archaeological fence and on the formed path to protect coastal habitat. Carry water, choose cooler daylight hours and obey any local closures in rough seas.

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Municipal Baths · Vrysoudia

A shorter hotel-coast outing east of the harbour, passing small bathing places and the two Vrysoudia beaches.

Approx. distance2.0 km

Underfoot

Stone paving and concrete, with short steps

Start here

On the public seafront path by Ta Mpania, the Municipal Baths, east of Paphos harbour.

Follow the public coastal paths southeast past Alykes and Vrysoudia B to Vrysoudia A, also called SODAP. Follow the short bend inland near Alykes and the short steps beyond Vrysoudia A, then turn back at the southern path junction.

Getting there

Walk from Kato Paphos, or take a bus along Poseidonos Avenue, such as route 611, and use a public beach access path.

Before you go

Walk the small flights of steps and expect uneven paving near bathing access points. Stay on the public through-path outside hotel grounds; do not assume the route continues unobstructed towards Geroskipou.

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Park of Colours · Garden circuit

A small inland circuit for easy laps, useful when you want a brief run near the upper town rather than a trip down to the harbour.

Approx. distance0.5 km

Underfoot

Formed park paths and asphalt sections

Start here

At the southwest public path junction just inside the Charilaou Trikoupi entrance to the Park of Colours.

Take the outer path east around the sports areas, follow it north to the central garden junction, then use the central paths south to complete the circuit at the southwest junction.

Getting there

Approach from the upper town on foot or by taxi to the Charilaou Trikoupi entrance. This is a separate location from the coastal routes.

Before you go

One lap is only about half a kilometre. This is a family park, not a dedicated running track: keep an easy pace, give children priority and check current gate hours.

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More places to run

Dasoudi Park

A small wooded recreation area on Ellados Avenue in northern Paphos. Its short paths suit a very easy outing; check access locally and give families space.

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Municipal Gardens

A compact upper-town alternative beside the civic squares, useful for a gentle warm-up or walk. It offers short garden paths rather than a continuous long run.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 26, 2026