Paphos Aphrodite Festival [3rd – 5th September 2010]

Every summer at the old harbour the Paphos Aphrodite Festival presents a classic opera. Just outside the walls of the Medieval Fort, music lovers experience three days of the love, passion and tragedy of the opera under the stars.

The 2010 programme presents the Slovak National Opera's performance of Giacomo Puccini's well-known La Bohème. Set in Paris around 1830, it focuses on the love story between Mimì the seamstress and the poet Rodolfo. 

Previous productions here have included perennial favourites  Aida, Carmen, Tosca and Rigoletto.

There are subtitles both in English and Greek, and organisers advise light jackets and shawls as the sea breeze can get a little chilly towards the end of the performance.

Website: Paphos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus Website

Where:

Medieval Fort, Paphos, Cyprus

Directions:

Paphos Fort is located on the edge of Paphos harbour.

By Car from other cities:
Take the Paphos exit from Limassol Motorway. Then follow the signs to Kato Paphos. 

By Bus while in Pafos Region: The city centre is linked to the surrounding towns and villages by a public transport bus service. The buses are blue and white and are at the main bus station near the Pafos Municipal Parket or various bus stops in the area.

Cost: €35 - €80

Time: Daily 8pm

Contact:

Paphos Tourist Information

Odos Gladstonos 3

Kato Paphos

CY 8046, Cyprus

Email:info@pafc.com.cy

Phone: +357 26822218

or 

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

Leoforos Kryou Nerou 12

CY 5330

Agia Napa

Email: visitcyprus@cto.org.cy

Phone: +357 (0) 23 721796; London +44 (0) 207 569 8800