Is Paphos safe? Cyprus travel risk
Is Paphos safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Paphos scores 26/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Cyprus Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 1 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Paphos scores 26/100 (Moderate). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Cyprus (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Paphos: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (30/100) and natural hazards (40/100).
A score of 26 is higher than the scores of 17% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Cyprus travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Territorial & Position Context
In the Páfos territory, Paphos is established at 34.7667° N, 32.4167° E. It lies 97.5 km ENE relative to Nicosia. Time zone observed: Asia/Nicosia.
Páfos
34.7667° N, 32.4167° E
81 m
Asia/Nicosia
70,635
Critical Services & Regional Transit
Adjacent Localities in Cyprus
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Paphos happened in November and December (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
1 major seismic event recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.6 on 11 Jan 2022 (67 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Cyprus travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Cyprus entry requirements.
Regional Centers with Threat Ratings
Questions travellers ask about Paphos
Is Paphos safe?
Paphos currently scores 26/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Cyprus (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Paphos · Methodology
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