Paphos Beaches
The Best in Southern Cyprus

Paphos Beaches are scattered over more than 50 Km of coast in the south of the Island of Cyprus. All the beaches are amazingly beautiful; many are covered by hotels offering all services on the beach.

They are ideal for swimming and sun bathing as well as Cyprus Diving and snorkeling among the abundant marine life off the shores.

View of Paphos Cyprus and its beaches

Paphos, a coastal city located about 50Km west of Limassol, the largest port of the island. It also features the country’s second largest international airport.

Being the mythical birthplace of Goddess Aphrodite, it was the country’s capital during the Greco-Roman times and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Due to its location it enjoys the best weather of the island with a subtropical-Mediterranean climate.

Paphos Beaches

Coral Bay Beach one of the most popular in Paphos

• Coral Bay

A very popular one of the Cyprus Beaches, this is also one of the most beautiful. Its fine white sands and the crystal clear waters invite visitors for swimming, diving and many other water sports.

Many important beach hotels are located on this beach, besides many restaurants and tavernas where you can eat and drink your favorite wine while watching the glimmering of the waters in the evening.

This is the best beach in southern Cyprus and the relaxation it offers is unsurpassed by any other of the local beaches.

Pachyammos Beach in Paphos

• Pachyammos Beach

This is one of Paphos Beaches awarded the Blue Flag. It is a narrow beach not far from the city and therefore very popular with tourists. The beach is part of Paphos municipality and offers many facilities including those for handicapped people.

For those that dislike big crowds, this is the right place to be. You may enjoy the fresh fish offered in the various taverns. Here you may have a total beach experience including entertainment, good cuisine, refreshments and souvenir shops.

Geroskipou Beach great for small children

• Geroskipou Beach

Located approximately 3 Km from Paphos harbor, this also a very popular beach. It has all kind of facilities like renting of sun beds, snacks and drinks and many games for the kids.

The shoreline is pebbled with clear waters. There is an area not so deep ideal for small children. Lifeguards are on duty between 10am and 5pm during the swimming season.

• Petra tou Romiou

Being Aphrodite’s birthplace, where it is said she emerged from the sea, it a popular romantic spot. It is a magnificent beach surrounded by large rocks and gorgeous sands. It has been the inspiration of many poets and artists. The name means “Rock of the Greek”.

Pharos Beach is one of the quiet beaches of Paphos

• Pharos Beach

It is a mix of pebble and rock beach with a few patches of sand in between. It is located west of Paphos on the Tomb of King Road. It offers accommodation and many facilities for beach and water sports.

Enjoy this beach if you want to get far from big crowds on the beach or any of the restaurants and tavernas nearby.

• Paphos Municipal Beaches

These small beaches are all located on the coast of Kato, the main tourist area in Paphos. Its location is so good that it is very popular with locals and tourists alike. Children enjoy this beach and adults enjoy not only the beaches but also the few taverns.

Map of Paphos Beaches

For more information visit Cyprus Tourism Website

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