Aphrodite's Beach

Petra tou Romiou, about 23 kilometers east of Paphos, is better known as "Aphrodite's Beach" According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, emerged from the sea foam here. The location where Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam has beautiful natural scenery (a beach next to the sea's rising rocks) and an azure sea. It is without a doubt one of the most picturesque spots on Cyprus's coast. Petra tou Romiou is a pilgrimage site for those seeking eternal youth and love.

Homer referred to Aphrodite as the Cypriot goddess of Cyprus, which is why Cyprus is known as the "Island of Love." The goddess' cult was widespread here, and it was worshiped in the island's oldest temples. Some believe that the heart-shaped stone discovered here in the sea bestows eternal love. Aphrodite's Beach is especially popular for sunset photos, so the beach and the lookout point on the cliff above will be most crowded at that time of day.

Location: Paphos, Cyprus