Western Cyprus - A Place in the Sun

2026 / Western Cyprus, Craig Rowe on 26 February 2026

Western Cyprus, Craig Rowe

Karen and David are swapping the Cotswolds for a new life in Cyprus along with their dog Flint. Property expert Craig Rowe is on hand to show them five fantastic options around Paphos for their £320,000 budget. But with views and a pool being top of their wish list, will any fit the bill?

About the area

Paphos is on the western coast of the island, which is seen as the quieter and more family-friendly side. Here there are pretty marinas dotted with traditional fishing boats and peaceful sandy bays and coves. Seeing as the whole region is a UNESCO world heritage site, it’s no surprise that it’s bursting at the seams with history. As well as countless churches there’s some world renowned archaeological ruins and temples to explore.

Property 1

3 Bedroom Bungalow in Saint George

This bungalow comes with a spacious covered patio area, there’s also some spiral stairs leading up to a large roof terrace, with views of the Troodos mountains and the sea in the distance. Inside a small hallway leads through to a bright open plan living dining room, there’s a separate kitchen, one double bedroom has an ensuite shower room, there are two more doubles and a bathroom.

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Valued at £325,000 at the time of filming.

Property 2

3 Bedroom Villa in Kathikas

This villa sits in a 650 square metre plot with a private pool and decked terrace area at the back, and two upstairs balconies, one at the front and one at the back with mountain views. Inside there’s a living room which leads around to an open-plan and spacious kitchen diner. There’s also a downstairs double bedroom with patio doors to the garden and bathroom. Then upstairs are two more double bedrooms, one with an ensuite and a family bathroom.

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Valued at £316,625 at the time of filming.

Property 3

3 Bedroom House in Peyia

The front façade of this property doesn’t give much away but it’s very spacious – as can be seen from the back with two rear terraces overlooking the private pool and with lovely views over Paphos and beyond to the sea. There’s a terrace too with a built in BBQ and there’s also a structure to the side of the house which is ripe for conversion. Inside as the property is built into the hillside it’s been designed to make the most of the light, with an open plan living and dining room up on the top floor, as well as a large kitchen. There’s also one bedroom on this level and a bathroom. Then downstairs is another bedroom currently used as a sitting room, another double bedroom with ensuite and a family bathroom.

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Valued at £322,529 at the time of filming.

Property 4

3 Bedroom Villa in Drouseia

At the back of this house is a private swimming pool overlooked by two rear terraces - which all share the same stunning sea and mountain views, and to the side of the pool is an al fresco kitchen. Inside on the ground floor is a bright living room which is open plan with the dining room, there’s a separate kitchen and downstairs toilet. Then upstairs are the bedrooms, the main has doors onto a balcony and an ensuite shower room, there are two more doubles and a bathroom.

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Valued at £320,833 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Villa in Armou

This property has great outside space, as the house sits in a big 680 square metre plot. There’s a fantastic pool at the back with a raised terrace area overlooking it, with gorgeous views down to the sea. There’s a quirky covered terrace too and a good sized upstairs balcony. It also has a large garage or storage area. Inside is a cozy feeling living room and a separate kitchen diner, and there’s a downstairs double bedroom with an en suite. Then upstairs there’s a main bedroom that has an ensuite, there’s another double and a family bathroom with a separate toilet.

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Valued at £351,817 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

4 Bedroom Luxury Villa in Mesogi, Paphos

This 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom luxury villa comes with a private pool, a gym and sea views.

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Valued at £3,750,000 at the time of filming.