Nature & TrailsPaphosVerified by editors: 2026-10-15

Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou)

Legendary sea stack birthplace of the goddess of love, dramatic surf, pebble beach, and iconic sunset viewpoint.

Cyprus's most storied landmark where myth meets natural grandeur. Massive limestone sea stacks rise straight from the foaming surf where Aphrodite supposedly emerged.

A safe pedestrian underpass beneath the B6 roadway connects the visitor center parking directly to the pebble beach.

Tips before you go

  • Always use the underpass tunnel from the shop/parking instead of crossing the busy highway.
  • Swimming can be rough with sudden depth and undertows; keep close watch on children.
  • Beachgoers search for heart-shaped wave-polished stones.

How to get there

Along the coastal B6 road between Paphos and Limassol. 20 minutes from Paphos.

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