Paphos District district, Cyprus

Places to visit near Emba

Emba is a town in Paphos District district, Cyprus, home to about 4,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 19 beaches & coast and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ottoman Hamam (4 km), MV Demetrios II (5 km) and Agios Neophytos (6 km).

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Emba at a glance

Location
Paphos District district, Cyprus
Population
about 4,855
Coordinates
34.8070° N, 32.4241° E
Places within 50 km
176 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Emba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Emba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Emba

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Emba. The closest is Lempa Prehistoric Village (2 km); the best-known is MV Demetrios II (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Emba

47 churches within 100 km of Emba. The closest is Apostolos Andreas (1 km); the best-known is Agios Neophytos (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Emba

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Emba. The closest is St. George Beach (3 km); the best-known is Toxeftra (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Emba

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Emba. The closest is Tsiarta (6 km); the best-known is Makrona (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Emba

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Emba. The closest is Mavrokolimpou Dam (7 km); the best-known is Asprokremmos Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Emba

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Emba. The closest is Adonis Water Falls (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Emba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Emba
  2. 6 km Adonis Water Falls · waterfall, Paphos District
  3. 1 km Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa · church, Paphos District
  4. 1 km Paphos Archaeological Park · museum, Paphos District
  5. 4 km MV Demetrios II · heritage site
  6. 11 km Agios Neophytos · church, Paphos District
  7. 6 km Back to Emba

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    Within 15 km of Emba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Emba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4872Lempa Prehistoric Village (2 km)
    Churches3547Apostolos Andreas (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1923St. George Beach (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1521Tsiarta (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1018Mavrokolimpou Dam (7 km)
    Waterfalls1216Adonis Water Falls (6 km)
    Caves1215Fabrika Hill Cave Complex (6 km)
    Other attractions1013Ottoman Hamam (4 km)
    Museums55Ethnographical Museum of Pafos (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Faros Kato Pafou (7 km)
    Treks44Agiasma Nature Trail (13 km)
    Buddhist sites23Former Monastery Timios Stavros (37 km)
    Parks02Molos Lemesos (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Yeronissos (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Village Mosque, Chrysochou (28 km)

    Emba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Emba?

    Ottoman Hamam (attraction, about 4 km), MV Demetrios II (heritage site, about 5 km), Agios Neophytos (church, about 6 km), Adonis Water Falls (waterfall, about 6 km), Paphos Archaeological Park (museum, about 7 km), Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa (church, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Emba?

    176 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 19 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Emba?

    Lempa Prehistoric Village, about 2 km by road; Ellinospilioi Ancient Hellenistic Tomb, Chloraka (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Emba?

    Apostolos Andreas, about 1 km by road; Panagia Chriseleousa (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Emba?

    St. George Beach, about 3 km by road; Venus Blue Beach (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Emba?

    Start in Emba, visit Adonis Water Falls, then Agia Kyriaki Chrisopolitissa, then Paphos Archaeological Park, then MV Demetrios II, then Agios Neophytos, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Emba?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Emba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Emba’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.