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Paphos Castle Concrete Blocks: Last Winter of Their Presence?

Published January 3, 2026, 16:12
Paphos Castle Concrete Blocks: Last Winter of Their Presence?

The removal of the concrete blocks from the square of the Castle in Kato Paphos is expected to take place in the summer, due to the winter season and the intense weather phenomena. The competent state departments are responding positively to the request of the Paphos Municipality and other stakeholders, however, they consider their presence necessary to protect the harbor during the winter. This decision also takes into account the fact that their removal will be more visible and will have a greater aesthetic impact during the period of increased tourist traffic. The Paphos Municipality and other stakeholders insist on the removal of the concrete blocks, which they consider unsightly next to a world cultural heritage monument, and request the preparation of studies to find alternative protection solutions.