Municipal Bath Beach in Paphos

The Municipal Bath Beach, which is also known as the Kato Paphos Beach, stretches from Yeroskipou towards the Paphos harbor along the Poseidonos Avenue. It is a favorite destination for experienced swimmers, as its waters are deep and clean.

The Municipal Bath Beach Is a Playground for Skilled Swimmers

The Municipal Bath Beach is not your usual family-friendly sunbathing destination. It’s mainly rocky, and its clear waters are deep and dangerous if you are not a skilled swimmer. Hazards include both sharp stones and drifts. Nevertheless, you will see the daring local youth jumping into the water from the pier. There’s also an iron stepladder leading straight into the sea.

Although the swimming season only lasts from mid-April until the end of October, it’s not unusual to see people swimming here in the colder months. The waters stay warm enough to allow dedicated bathers they favorite pastime year-round.

Even divers find the Municipal Bath Beach attractive because the deep waters are clean enough to allow you to see the beautiful underwater world. Although the area’s fauna is not as exciting as in other parts of Cyprus, you can still see the occasional shoal of fish.

The Municipal Bath Beach is well organized. There are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, showers and changing cabins, toilets, and litter bins. You can also find enough taverns, beach bars, and cafes to tame your hunger and for fine libations.

Ta Bania enjoys an ideal location at the heart of Kato Paphos, which means that you are close to some of the most attention-grabbing tourist attractions, including the Medieval Castle and the Tombs of the Kings.

In the warmer months, you can also enjoy free live concerts on the beach, and if you take the promenade, you can make a pleasant walk towards the harbor of Paphos.

The Municipal Bath Beach “Ta Bania,” can be accessed without difficulty from the center of Paphos. Car parking is available nearby, and the route to the beach is easy too.

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