Attraction
Baths of Aphrodite
Short answer
The Baths of Aphrodite is a small natural pool in a shaded grotto west of Latchi where, according to legend, Aphrodite bathed. You cannot swim in it, and the pool itself takes five minutes to see. Its real value is as the trailhead for the Aphrodite and Adonis nature trails, which climb into the northern Akamas with sweeping views over Chrysochou Bay.
Why visit Baths of Aphrodite
- The trails above the Baths are the most accessible way to walk in the Akamas.
- It is on the way to or from Latchi, so it costs little time.
How long to spend
15–20 minutes for the grotto. The circular trails take roughly 2–4 hours depending on the route.
Best time to visit
Morning, especially if you plan to walk. Avoid hiking in the middle of a summer day.
Opening hours and tickets
Opening hours not yet verified.
Free.
How to get there
About 10 minutes' drive west of Latchi along the coast road, with a car park at the end of the road.
Who might skip it
You are only coming for the pool — it is small and often busy.
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at the Baths of Aphrodite?
No. Swimming in the grotto pool is not permitted. Swim at Latchi or on a boat trip to the Blue Lagoon instead.
Plan around it
Day trip
Polis & Latchi
The relaxed north coast: Blue Lagoon boats, the Baths of Aphrodite and a fish lunch at the harbour.
- Polis & Latchi
- Full day
Beach
Blue Lagoon (Akamas)
Turquoise anchorage off the northern Akamas, usually reached by boat from Latchi.
- Akamas Peninsula
Day trip
Akamas Peninsula
Wild coast, gorges and turtle beaches at Cyprus' western tip — by jeep, boat, on foot or by 4x4.
- Akamas Peninsula
- Full day
Experience
Hiking Near Paphos
Avakas Gorge, the Aphrodite and Adonis trails, and Cedar Valley — when and how to walk them.
- Akamas Peninsula
- 2–6 hours
- Free
Things to do
Things to Do in Paphos
The best things to do in Paphos, Cyprus — ancient sites, beaches, the Akamas, wine villages and day trips — with how long each takes, who it suits and what to skip.
Itinerary
3 Days in Paphos
Three days in Paphos, planned geographically: ancient Kato Paphos, a north-coast day with the Blue Lagoon, and the Old Town plus Aphrodite's coast.
- 3 days
- Car: optional