13 Stunning Beaches of Paphos

Cyprus is an island in the EU with many beautiful beaches and Paphos as one of its towns is no exception. 

The best time to visit Paphos or maybe Cyprus in general is in the spring or autumn – the weather should be more pleasant during the day. In case you are more interested in lying on the beach and doing a lot of watersports than you can come in summer.

In this article, you find a list of the most interesting beaches directly in Paphos or its nearby area – whether north or south.

Paphos beaches in the town

SODAP beach

Locals call this sandy beach SODAP after the famous Cypriot wine company, but it is referred to as Pachyammos Beach. There are many amenities like lifeguards, sunbeds, umbrellas, restaurants, toilets, changing rooms, free car parking, and hotels. The conditions for swimming are excellent. You will also enjoy doing some other watersports too. 

Municipal Baths

Rocky Beach with a wooden deck near Poseidonos Ave. Very popular among locals. The beach has all important amenities like changing rooms, toilets, lifeguards, sunbeds, umbrellas, parking lots, restaurants, and hotels. Waters are ideal for swimming and watersports. The access to the sea is by short ladders.

Lighthouse beach

The beach lies close to major archeological sites and it comes with a long walking boardwalk. The place is clean with a lifeguard. There might be some slippery rocks thus making the swimming potential less interesting especially without swim shoes. But overall if you are looking for some relaxing place just to sunbathe maybe between visiting local sites of interest this might be a good choice. You can also get a sunbed and umbrella.

Venus beach

When you visit the archeological site Tombs of the Kings you can head north and relax on this beach. The beach is sandy with good conditions for snorkeling. But be aware that there might be some currents. There is also a free parking lot and Lidl nearby. At some hours the place can get more crowdy. Amenities include renting sunbeds, and umbrellas. There are no restaurants just small places selling drinks in bottles.

Vrexi beach

Not a very off-road crowded place near Venus Beach. Ideal for sunset walks. There are no bars but it is accessible by car. The water is clear but the beach is rocky and full of seagrasses

St. George beach

Situated north of Vrexi beach. Small, not very crowded beach without toilets (you can use the ones in the hotel). It is a small cove full of sea creatures suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available too. In case you want to buy some snacks or drinks only from the nearby hotel.

Nearby beaches

Coral bay

One of the best beaches in the western Cyprus. It is easily accessible by car or public transport (bus n. 615 from Tombs of The Kings). The beach offers many amenities like lifeguards, sunbeds, umbrellas, watersport equipment, showers, toilets, changing rooms, a free parking lot, and restaurants. The water is clean with excellent swimming qualities. Ideal spot, clean and well kept also great for families with children. 

Lara beach

When you pass Coral Bay Beach and head north to Avakas Gorge Canyon and continue further you will find this little spot accessible by dirt road (best to come on 4×4). There are no amenities but you may spot some local turtles if you are lucky enough. The beach is suitable for swimmers, divers, or snorkelers and its surroundings are great for hiking.

Aphrodite’s beach

According to mythologies, this is the place where the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite was born. There are two large rocks called Petra tou Romiou which are like some sort of trademark of this spot. It is easily accessible by bus number 631. The beach is mostly rocky even the border with water is covered with many small pebbles. It is not very suitable for swimming since the waves can get quite strong. There are no lifeguards either. Nearby are some hotels, also showers, changing rooms, toilets, parking lot and small shop.

Blue Lagoon

Located in Akamas Peninsula near the Baths of Aphrodite (1-1,5 hour hike). The place is great for swimming and diving. It is also a port area with many hiking trails nearby. The access to the lagoon is mostly by boat, or if you find the right spot on the cliff when coming down. It is not recommended to try riding a car since the road is terrible and very bumpy. Only if you have a 4×4 or something similar.

Latchi beach

The beach lies in the northern part of Cyprus near the Baths of Aphrodite. From the east, the Poli Crysochous is the nearest town 1 hour’s walk away. The beach has pebbles – on the shore and in the water. The water is ideal for snorkeling but it gets deep very fast. There are many amenities and beachfront restaurants, hotels, parking lots, and Latchi fishing harbor. Some of the amenities include toilets, showers, lifeguards, sunbeds, umbrellas, and changing rooms. The place also offers nice mountain views.

Polis Municipal beach

Near Latchi, you will find a long continuous beach with sunbeds and umbrellas. Great place for sunbathing and watersports with many amenities like changing rooms, toilets, sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, parking lot. The beach is mostly sandy with beachfront restaurants, free wifi, and lifeguards.

If you are looking to explore Paphos and its surroundings from a different perspective you can also check some historical archeological sites like Nea Paphos, the Tombs of the Kings, or ancient Kourion (though this one is in Limassol district but definitely worth visiting too.)