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St. George Pegeia Harbour & Chapel

Tiny authentic fishing haven with colorful bobbing boats, a clifftop whitewashed chapel, and Geronisos Island views.

A peaceful coastal sanctuary situated where developed Paphos transitions into the raw Akamas peninsula. Traditional wooden skiffs rest within the stone sea wall, overlooked by the whitewashed dome of Saint George Church.

Just offshore rises sacred uninhabited Geronisos Island, ancient pilgrimage site dedicated to Apollo. The harbor radiates slow, timeless maritime tranquility.

Tips before you go

  • A swim ladder off the jetty allows easy dips in crystal calm harbor water.
  • Savor fresh red mullet (barbouni) at the cliffside fish taverna.
  • Explore the adjacent 6th-century early Christian basilica mosaics.

How to get there

Northern terminus of the paved coastal road beyond Coral Bay and Pegeia.

34.9014, 32.3167Open in Google Maps

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