Top pick
Coral Bay
Sandy, sheltered and fully organised — the classic family beach of the Paphos area.
- Coral Bay
Beaches
The Best Beaches in Paphos
An honest point first: the coast of Paphos town is mostly rocky. The best beaches are 20–45 minutes away — which is why the right beach depends on where you stay and whether you have a car.
Short answer
For a classic sandy beach day, go to Coral Bay. For the clearest water, take a boat to the Blue Lagoon. For wild and empty, Lara. In town, the promenade beaches are convenient for a swim but not destinations in themselves.
Top pick
Lara Beach
Wild, undeveloped bays on the Akamas coast — protected turtle-nesting beaches with no facilities.
- Akamas Peninsula
Top pick
Blue Lagoon (Akamas)
Turquoise anchorage off the northern Akamas, usually reached by boat from Latchi.
- Akamas Peninsula
Compare at a glance
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| Beach | Area | Surface | Family | Facilities | Snorkelling | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Bay | Coral Bay | sand | Yes | Yes | Partly | Helps |
| Lara Beach | Akamas Peninsula | sand | Partly | No | — | Yes |
| Blue Lagoon (Akamas) | Akamas Peninsula | mixed | Partly | No | Yes | Yes |
| Latchi Beach | Latchi | mixed | Partly | Partly | Partly | Yes |
| Vrysoudia Beach | Kato Paphos | mixed | Partly | Partly | — | No |
| Alykes Beach | Kato Paphos | mixed | Partly | Partly | — | No |
| Faros (Lighthouse) Beach | Kato Paphos | mixed | Partly | — | — | No |
| Geroskipou Beach | Geroskipou | mixed | Yes | Yes | — | Helps |
Beaches in Paphos town
Beach
Alykes Beach
Organised beach on the eastern Kato Paphos seafront, popular with nearby hotels.
- Kato Paphos
Beach
Faros (Lighthouse) Beach
Sandy, less-organised stretch below the Paphos lighthouse, next to the Archaeological Park.
- Kato Paphos
Beach
Geroskipou Beach
Long municipal beach east of Paphos with facilities and space to spread out.
- Geroskipou
Beach map
Pair beach days with where you stay: Coral Bay is a 20–25 minute drive from Kato Paphos; Latchi about 45 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Paphos have sandy beaches?
Yes, but not many in town. Coral Bay is the main sandy beach; Lara is sandy but undeveloped. Most town beaches mix sand, pebbles and rock.
Which Paphos beach is best for families?
Coral Bay: soft sand, gently shelving water and facilities.
Can you swim in Paphos in winter?
Some people do, but the sea is cool (roughly 17–19°C) from December to April. June to October is the swimming season.