The ancient and modern cities of Paphos, Cyprus, have something for every traveller – from temple ruins to mosaics, wineries, gorgeous places to swim, and modern-day relics in the form of shipwrecks.
We all know Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, made sure that she was worshipped by punishing those who ignored her altars. One brief appearance of this wrath in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts turned into a particularly fragrant episode.