The Episkopi Rock area in Paphos has become a leading attraction following completion of a three-phase redevelopment programme that cost approximately €831,000 over several years.
The site attracted more visitors in 2025 than in any previous year, drawing people of all interests rather than just nature enthusiasts and climbing tourists, according to local authorities.
Hundreds of local visitors explored the area last year to view the unique geological formations and enhancement works.
The final phase, which cost approximately €314,000, completed the phased redevelopment of the natural monument.
Tourism officials in Paphos believe the site’s new appearance, combined with strong publicity in 2025, will transform the famous rock into a new tourist attraction from this summer.
The first phase was implemented years ago at a cost of approximately €250,000, whilst the second phase was completed in July 2018 for €267,000. The Architectural Workshop of Agisilaou and Kalava designed all three phases.
The first two phases were funded through the State Budget. The final phase received €200,000 from the EU LEADER programme, with the remainder provided by the State Budget through the Paphos Provincial Administration.
Known as the “Meteora of Cyprus,” the Episkopi Rock is the largest monolith in Cyprus, standing 70 metres high and stretching 250 metres in length.
It is one of the island’s most interesting geological formations and has huge environmental importance for protected species of flora and fauna.
The rock is part of the Mamonia Geological Complex and has been designated as a protected area due to its environmental significance for rare species.