Aphrodite's Rock — Petra tou Romiou
The sea-stack where, legend says, the goddess of love rose from the foam.
Petra tou Romiou is one of Cyprus's most famous sights — a cluster of rocks rising from a pebble beach on the Paphos–Limassol coast, tied by myth to the birth of Aphrodite. There is a viewpoint on the hillside above, a pedestrian tunnel under the road to the shore, and swimming in the summer months.
What you'll see
- The legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love
- The dramatic sea-stack rising from a pebble bay
- The clifftop viewpoint and café above the road
- The local tradition of swimming around the rock at sunset
- The coastal setting, spectacular in evening light
The walk
From the car park, a pedestrian tunnel leads safely under the road to the beach; walk the shingle to the foot of the rocks. Above the road, a short path climbs to the viewpoint for the classic postcard photo of the bay.
Getting there
On the B6 coast road between Paphos and Limassol, about 25 minutes from Paphos; there is a large car park and a café with a viewpoint on the hillside above the beach. Get directions →
Good to know before you go
The beach is pebbly, so water shoes help, and currents can be strong — take care swimming. It is free to visit and quite magical at sunset.
In pictures
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