Beaches in Paphos

The Coral Bay Beach is located about six kilometres north of Paphos city. Although the coast here is rugged, the beach itself has soft white sands and is safe for family outings. Favourite pastimes include swimming, diving, parascending, and water skiing.

Lara Beach at Lara Bay is often described as a tiny paradise. Its waters are crystal clear, the sand is soft, the vistas are beyond compare, and the bay is delightful. Note that you will spot many green turtles here, as well as wild goats. This is a protected area. Don’t visit it for long stretches of time without supplies (food, water, sunscreen).

Latsi Beach is about 45 minutes from Paphos city, in an area known as Polis Chrysochous. It’s a pebble beach, so wear appropriate footwear. The waters are a brilliant azure and bright, and there are even some managed spots around local cafes, offering sunbeds and umbrellas, as well as lifeguards on duty.

The Municipal Baths Beach is a favourite of the locals. It is the perfect spot if you want to experience this destination far from the crowds. Also called Kato Paphos beach, this strip of sand stretches from Yeroskipou towards the Paphos harbour. Look for the public area “Ta Bania.”

The Geroskipou Municipal Beach is a Blue Flag beach with clean shallow waters perfect for a dip. Its sands are golden-green. It’s a well-organized beach with lifeguards on duty from April until October.

Petra tou Romiou is the most photographed beach of Paphos. According to legend, this is where the goddess Aphrodite was born from the foam of the sea. The Greek name of the site, Petra tou Romiou translates as “the rock of the Greek,” and is associated with a Byzantine hero, Digenis Akritas. His legendary strength kept the island safe from the marauding Saracen Arabs.