Aphrodite's Rock can be found on the southwest coast close to Paphos. This is the birthplace of Aphrodite's (the goddess of beauty and love) and is one of the islands most famous attractions. In Greek this site is known as 'Petra trou Romiou' and in Greek mythology it is said that Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam at this point.
Rumour has it that if you swim around the Rock naked you will be fertile for life!
Other people claim that to swim around the rock brings good luck.
Below is a picture of Aphrodite's rock taken from the Paphos side-
Aphrodite's rock is very popular with tourists and is a great photo opportunity, even on a cold day-
You will find Aphrodite's rock on the main road between Limassol and Paphos. There is parking available on the opposite side of the road to the beach.
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There is a safe route to Aphrodites rock from the car park side. These steps lead down to a tunnel- |
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The tunnel is wide enough to walk through and offers a safe route to the beach without having to cross the road. |
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The beaches at each side of the rock are clean and are often busy with people soaking up the sun. |
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Aphrodite's rock is one of the most photographed rocks in the world. |
Probably the best place to take a picture from is a a parking spot, just off the road on the Limassol side of the rock. This is where the first picture on this page was taken.
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