About Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)

Can you see her?

No. Not a mermaid; but the Goddess herself emerging out of the waters surrounding the rock, aptly named Aphrodite's Rock in her honor. Cronus, son of Uranus had castrated his father's genitals and thrown them off the coast Cythera. It is believed that Aphrodite was born out of the aphrós created by Uranus's genitals. The white rock stands on a frothing, turquoise sea. If you swim three times in the waters around the rock you will be blessed with eternal youth and beauty but let us warn you that the waves are rough. Maybe, they keep singing hymns celebrating her beauty and youth. Climb the cliffs to see the golden orb descend into the sea, enjoy a family picnic with fried calamari or sea bass. Or do nothing but just soaking up the sun? Aphrodite won't mind. Because you would have captured her birthplace in photos to cherish and treasure for a long time to come. 

Must See

  • The North Beach
  • The South Beach
  • The Observation Deck
  • The Church
  • The Saracen Rock
  • The Beach surrounded by the Ukryta High Cliffs

How to reach

The distance from Nicosia city center to this destination is 126.3 km. A public bus will take you there in about 4 hours while private car hire would reach you there in 1 hour 40 minutes approximately.

The one-way bus ticket is about 8 EUR. Car Rentals will certainly be more expensive with competitive offers from various tour operators. Prices go up from 13 EUR. 

 

Tips

  • Parking is available
  • Let your kids play in the playground near the beach while you enjoy brunch at the cafe with outdoor seating.
  • Buy a gift from the souvenir shop.
  • This shop has locker rooms and shower facilities. 
  • A shower will cost you 50 cents. 
  • There is an underground tunnel under the road near a wooden fence beside the cafe which will lead you directly to the beach and to the surrounding beach and Aphrodite's rock.
  • The beach lines a small bay with unruly waves. Swimming is not advised. 
  • Invoke a prayer to the Goddess. She might just grant your next wish. 
  • The church, one of the many small ones on the wayside has been built to honor Faith, Hope, and Love. 
  • Hop on board the free shuttle to Vidovo restaurant for the food and the view.
  • Instead of the highway, take the inland route, which although longer by 20 minutes is more scenic in its views.

 

Visit Time

This attraction is open 24 hours throughout the year.

Sunday:       Open 24 hours

Monday:       Open 24 hours

Tuesday:      Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday:     Open 24 hours

Friday:          Open 24 hours 

Saturday:      Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 Hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 19.05°C

 

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