Aphrodite's Rock
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Why go
- The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia, nearby, founded in the old town of Kouklia
- Achni beach, the nearby beach that legend links to Achaeans returning from Troy
With kids
- The sea here is generally rough, and visitors are discouraged from swimming.
- Swimming around the rock is dangerous, although legend promises eternal youth to those who swim around it.
Tips for your visit
- Walk from the tourist car park through the pedestrian tunnel under the road to reach the beach.
- The beach is pebble and stone, with the rock jutting out into the sea.
- A restaurant and a tourist kiosk are close by, and a hotel is nearby.
Know before you go
- Climbing the rock is not allowed.
- Swimming around the rock is dangerous, and the sea there is generally rough.
Accessibility
- Parking Visitors reach the rock from a tourist car park.
Shorts
Interesting facts3
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The rock is also known as Afrodit Kayalıkları and Petra tu Romiu.
Gavur Taşı - Wikipedia -
Another legend credits Digenis Akritas with moving rocks to counter raids.
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A neighbouring rock is also known as the Rocher des Sarrasins, or Saracen Rock.
Pétra tou Romioú - Wikipedia
Sources: Petra tou Romiou - Wikipedia · Petra tou Romiou - Wikipedia · Πέτρα του Ρωμιού - Wikipedia · Pétra tou Romioú - Wikipedia · Gavur Taşı - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How do I get to Aphrodite's Rock from Paphos?
The rock stands on the B6 road, about 25 km southwest of Paphos, on the main coast road to Limassol. Walk from the tourist car park through the pedestrian tunnel under the road to reach the beach.
Is there parking at Aphrodite's Rock?
Yes. Visitors reach the rock from a tourist car park, and a pedestrian tunnel leads under the road to the beach.
Can you swim at Aphrodite's Rock?
The sea there is generally rough, which discourages swimming. Swimming around the rock is dangerous, although legend promises eternal youth to those who swim around it.
Can you climb Aphrodite's Rock?
No. Climbing the rock is not allowed.
Is there a restaurant near Aphrodite's Rock?
Yes. A restaurant and a tourist kiosk are close by, next to the main road, and a hotel is nearby.
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