The Rock of Aphrodite
The Rocks of Aphrodite, Petra Tu Romiou
Description:
Aphrodite Rock is one of the most attractive places for tourists in Cyprus. Moreover, wedding ceremonies are often held here. It is believed that if newlyweds swim near the rock of Aphrodite, their marriage will be happy and will never break up.
According to modern legend, if you find a heart-shaped pebble in the sea near the rock of Aphrodite, it will become a talisman of love and family.
Another legend says that, having bathed in the sea at the rock of Aphrodite, the girls will preserve their youth and beauty forever. To do this, you need to swim the rock of Aphrodite around.
The rock is just the name of the attraction. In fact, it is just a large, dull shaped dark boulder in the sea near the coast between Paphos and Limassol. An ancient myth says that this boulder was chosen by the goddess of Love Aphrodite for the appearance of the people.
The beach in the area is not the best in Cyprus. There are a lot of sharp stones, uncomfortable pebbles. And the sea here is not calm. That's why they don't bathe here. But the place is very beautiful, picturesque. It's worth a visit.
You can get to the cliff of Aphrodite by car or taxi on the B6 highway or by bus number 631 from the stop "Harbour" ("Port") to the stop "Petra-tou-Romiou".