Local Knowledge
Paphos Guides
Insider tips, local recommendations, and practical advice from the BluCove team
For Travellers
Guest Guides
Best Beaches in Paphos & Coral Bay
A local's guide to the best beaches around Paphos and Coral Bay, from family-friendly golden sands to hidden coves and protected turtle nesting shores.
Read guideBest Tavernas in Paphos: Where to Eat, From the Harbour to Hidden Gems
Our honest guide to the best tavernas and restaurants in Paphos, from fine dining at Cap St Georges to a village taverna that will ruin all other tavernas for you.
Read guideThings to Do in Paphos: Activities, Day Trips & Experiences
From quad biking the Akamas Peninsula to watching turtles nest at Lara Bay, everything worth doing in and around Paphos, from the people who live here.
Read guideCoral Bay vs Kato Paphos: Where Should You Stay?
Can't decide between Coral Bay and Kato Paphos? We manage properties in both, so here's our honest comparison to help you choose the right area.
Read guideFor Property Owners
Owner Guides
How to Boost Your Rental Property Earnings in Paphos
Your Paphos property could be earning 30-50% more. Here are the proven strategies that separate high-performing rentals from average ones.
Read guideWhy Managing Your Own Airbnb Is Costing You More Than You Think
You think you're saving 20% by managing your own rental. But when you add up the hidden costs — your time, missed bookings, pricing mistakes — the maths tells a different story.
Read guideYour Property Sits Empty Half the Year, Here's How to Fix That
If your Paphos rental is only booked during summer, you're losing thousands in potential revenue. Here's what high-performing properties do differently in the off-season.
Read guideOne Bad Review Tanked My Bookings, How to Recover
A single bad review can slash your occupancy overnight. Here's how to respond, recover, and build a review profile that protects your property long-term.
Read guideHow Much Can Your Paphos Property Earn on Airbnb?
The first question every owner asks. Honest 2026 income ranges for Paphos holiday rentals by area and size, what you actually keep after costs, and how to get a real number for your property.
Read guideDo You Need a License to Rent Your Property Short-Term in Cyprus?
Renting your Cyprus property on Airbnb or Booking.com means registering with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and displaying a registration number. Here is the law, the penalties, and how to stay compliant.
Read guideAirbnb vs Long-Term Rental in Cyprus: Which Earns More?
Short-term holiday letting or a long-term tenant for your Cyprus property? An honest comparison of income, effort, risk, tax, and flexibility for Paphos owners.
Read guideHow to Rent Out Your Cyprus Property From Abroad
Own a holiday home in Paphos but live overseas? How absentee owners rent out a Cyprus property remotely: compliance, payouts, guest issues, and getting time zones on your side.
Read guideCyprus Short-Term Rental VAT Refund: How to Reclaim the 19% on a New Build
Buy a new build in Cyprus to let short-term and you may be able to reclaim the 19% VAT, often tens of thousands of euro. Here is how the refund works in 2026, who can claim it, and the ten-year catch.
Read guideThinking of Letting Your Paphos Property?
We manage holiday homes across Paphos for owners living here and abroad. See how hands-off it can be.
Holiday Home Management in Paphos
