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Aphrodite's Rock
The sea stack where Aphrodite rose from the foam, in legend, on a dramatic stretch of coast.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Petra tou Romiou, KoukliaDirections
- Getting There
- About 25 minutes by car or bus east along the coast toward Limassol.
Why Go
Petra tou Romiou is a great white rock in the surf below the cliffs. Legend says swimming around it brings eternal youth; the pebble beach has strong currents, so swim with care.
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