Petra tou Romiou — Aphrodite’s Rock, Paphos coast — Free Landmark in Cyprus

Petra tou Romiou — Aphrodite’s RockThe mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, where sea stacks rise from a pebble beach. Swim a loop around the rock at dusk, when the whole bay turns molten gold.Type: Landmark · Area: Paphos coast, Akamas & Paphos · Best time: Sunset · Entry: FreeVisiting Petra tou Romiou — Aphrodite’s RockPetra tou Romiou — Aphrodite's Rock — is the sea stack where legend says the goddess of love rose from the foam. The pebble beach and turquoise water around it make this the island's most mythologically charged stretch of coast.Getting thereOn the B6 coastal road between Paphos and Limassol; a signed pull-off and a pedestrian underpass lead down to the beach.ParkingFree car park across the road, linked to the beach by an underpass.Best time to goSunset is spectacular; the hilltop tourist pavilion just east gives the classic postcard angle.Local tips

The beach is large pebbles — water shoes help.

Currents around the rock are strong, so take care swimming.

Stop at the hilltop viewpoint for the best photograph.

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