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Petra tou Romiou — Cyprus
Wild & scenic

Petra tou Romiou

Kouklia, Paphos · 🇨🇾 Cyprus

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Sapphire surf breaks on pebbles around a colossal limestone sea stack, on the shore where Aphrodite was said to be born.

In season the water at Petra tou Romiou (Kouklia, Paphos, Cyprus) reaches about 28°C. Best months: May-Oct.

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Sea temperature
~28°C in the warm season
Water
Intense sapphire, foaming white around the great sea stack
Sand
Banded grey and white pebbles polished smooth by the surf
Swimming
A quick dip close to shore; currents and sudden depth around the rocks demand caution
Best time to visit
May-Oct
Setting
Aphrodite's mythical birthplace on the old Paphos-Limassol coast road, a giant limestone sea stack rising from the surf-line
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Petra tou Romiou: frequently asked questions

Where is Petra tou Romiou?

Petra tou Romiou is at Kouklia, on the coast of Cyprus.

What is the sea temperature at Petra tou Romiou?

In the warm season the sea at Petra tou Romiou reaches about 28°C. Intense sapphire, foaming white around the great sea stack.

When is the best time to visit Petra tou Romiou?

The best time to visit Petra tou Romiou is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Petra tou Romiou have?

Petra tou Romiou has banded grey and white pebbles polished smooth by the surf.

Is Petra tou Romiou good for swimming?

A quick dip close to shore; currents and sudden depth around the rocks demand caution.

Photo: Viaggiamocela (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source