Swim
Blue Lagoon
A sheltered cove of electric-turquoise water at the tip of the Akamas. Reach it by boat from Latchi, a rugged 4×4 track, or a two-hour coastal hike — then swim straight off the rocks.
Jun–Sep · midday lightDirections
All free spots
West Cyprus · Akamas & Paphos
Coral Bay
Beach · Peyia · Paphos
A sheltered Blue-Flag crescent of soft pale sand between two limestone headlands, with calm shallow water that makes it the most family-friendly swim on the west coast.
Plan your visit
Visiting Coral Bay
Coral Bay is Paphos's most popular beach — a sheltered, Blue Flag crescent of golden sand between two headlands, with shallow water ideal for families and a lively strip of bars and tavernas behind it.
Getting there
North of Paphos at Peyia; follow signs to Coral Bay off the coast road.
Parking
Paid and free parking behind the beach.
Best time to go
May–October; mornings are calmest, evenings liveliest along the strip.
More around Akamas & Paphos
Beach
Lara Bay
A wide crescent of untouched golden sand and a protected loggerhead & green-turtle nesting site. No facilities, no umbrellas — just dunes, sea and the conservation hatchery.
May–Aug · early morningDirections
Hike
Avakas Gorge
A dramatic slot canyon where 30-metre limestone walls close to arm’s width overhead. Follow the stream bed past a famous wedged boulder; mouflon and griffon vultures live above.
Apr–Jun · avoid rainDirections