Baths of Aphrodite
Λουτρά της Αφροδίτης
A natural rock grotto and spring pool in the woods where legend says the goddess of love bathed and met Adonis. It is also the starting point for two classic hiking trails on the Akamas Peninsula.
The Baths of Aphrodite lie about 8 kilometers west of Polis, at the entrance to the Akamas Peninsula. This shallow limestone cave and spring pool is shaded by fig trees, and legend says that Aphrodite bathed here and met Adonis. Swimming and touching the water are not permitted. It is a 5-minute walk from the car park, next to the botanical garden, and admission is free. This is the starting point for the Aphrodite Trail and the Adonis Trail, a loop of about 7.5 kilometers taking 2.5 to 3 hours, with views over the Blue Lagoon and Chrysochou Bay along the way. The car park has a restaurant and a pebble beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Akamas Peninsula
- Smigies Nature Trail
- Blue Lagoon, Akamas
- Latchi Harbour
- Lara Bay
- Avakas Gorge
- Agios Georgios Pegeias
- Paphos Zoo