Baths of Aphrodite, Polis · Latchi — Free Nature in Cyprus

Baths of AphroditeA fern-shaded natural grotto and pool where myth says the goddess bathed. The trailhead opens onto the Aphrodite & Adonis coastal nature trails with sweeping bay views.Type: Nature · Area: Polis · Latchi, Akamas & Paphos · Best time: Year-round · Entry: FreeVisiting Baths of AphroditeA small natural grotto and pool shaded by an ancient fig tree, where myth says the goddess Aphrodite bathed. It marks the trailhead for the Akamas coastal paths, and the gardens around it are free to wander.Getting thereDrive to the Baths of Aphrodite car park beyond Polis and Latchi, at the end of the coast road; the pool is a 5-minute walk up a paved path.ParkingLarge car park at the visitor centre (small charge in season).Best time to goYear-round; spring brings wildflowers, and early morning beats the tour-bus crowds.Local tips

You can look but not swim in the pool itself.

Continue past the baths onto the Aphrodite or Adonis nature trails for sea views.

The taverna and visitor centre at the car park have toilets and water.

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