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The city boasts a wealth of UNESCO sites, including archaeological treasures and stunning mosaics. Beyond its historical significance, Paphos offers relaxation on serene beaches and exploration of bustling local markets.
Too much of a holiday-oriented destination - would not return as a place to work from. There are better locations throughout Europe with more going on.
If booking in advance and out of peak season, you shouldn't have a problem getting a reasonable deal on a good flat.
It's particularly good value if travelling with a group and booking out an entire villa with this accounting for a lot of the housing stock, especially in Kato Paphos.
There are two dedicated coworking spaces in the town, with a number of large cafes around Kato Paphos that would be suitable for a few hours work.
I particularly enjoyed my time at Hügge Coworking which would be by far the best option if looking to meet other remote workers.
Eating out is reasonably priced both in the tourist orientated restaurants in Kato Paphos and the more traditional Tavernas found closer towards the Old Town. Alcohol is particularly inexpensive, no doubt contributing to the appeal for the annual British holiday makers.
Visiting during Covid undoubtedly affected my experience, but I found Paphos to be quite uninspiring both for work and leisure. The 'Old Town' was remarkably quiet at all times, with most shops appearing to have been closed for years. While the waterfront is pleasant, it mainly caters to holidaymakers and isn’t particularly compelling to visit. Unless you plan to spend most of your time on the beach, there aren’t many ways to pass the time.
Cyprus operates on Eastern European Time (EET), pushing it an hour ahead of Western Europe throughout the year.
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Paphos is split into two between the tourist orientated Kato Paphos and the more historic Old Town. If you want close proximity to the water and a wider selection of bars, head for Kato.
Located 2 minutes from the centre of the old town, they have two floors of open plan desks with the highlight being a large roof terrace on the top of the building providing amazing panoramic views over the city.
There is a strong emphasis on community with regular events scheduled by the owners, making it a welcoming and friendly destination. The Beanhaus coffee roasters is conveniently located 100 meters away and there are a number of lunch options available within a 5 minute walk.
Would 100% return if in Paphos again.
Cyprus introduced the 'Digital Nomad Visa Scheme' in October 2021, aimed at attracting remote workers from non-EU and non-EEA countries to temporarily reside in the nation. The objective is to position Cyprus as a hub for electronic services provision and contribute to the country's economic development by welcoming digital nomads. Initially, the scheme had a cap of 100 residence permits, but as of March 2022, the Council of Ministers raised the ceiling to 500 permits. By granting these temporary residency visas, Cyprus seeks to strengthen its position as a center for digital nomads and benefit from their presence in the local economy.
Arriving at the start of November, the weather was still surprisingly hot most days, with the temperatures beginning to trail off by the middle of December. Considering the intensity of the mid summer heat, it would be wise to skip May to September and simuiltaenously avoid the high tourist numbers.
With the exception of the Canary Islands, there's very few other destinations in Europe that can offer such palatable temperatures throughout winter.
6 weeks was plenty of time in Paphos and I would struggle to make an argument for staying longer than a month unless you were planning on moving there more permanently.
There is something of a small remote work community in Paphos, with the coworking space Hügge definitely being at the epicentre of that community, drawing in a wide range of people from across Europe.
Noticeably, there's around 40,000 British people who have made the move to the surrounding region of Paphos, with the beachfront neighbourhood of Kato Paphos being particularly popular.
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