Beach
Alykes Beach
Short answer
Alykes is a small organised beach on the Kato Paphos seafront, east of Vrysoudia. Like the other town beaches it is mostly about convenience: a swim close to your hotel rather than a beach you would cross the island for.
The beach at a glance
- Is it good for swimming?
- Yes
- Is it family friendly?
- Partly
- Is there shade?
- Partly — Umbrellas.
- Are there facilities?
- Partly
- Is there parking?
- Not yet verified
- Are there sunbeds?
- Yes — In season.
- Is it good for snorkelling?
- Not yet verified
- Is it crowded?
- moderate
Best time to visit
Morning or late afternoon.
How to get there
Along the Kato Paphos seafront promenade, east of the harbour.
Plan around it
Area
Kato Paphos
The harbour, the archaeological park and most hotels — the easiest base without a car.
- Kato Paphos
Attraction
Paphos Harbour & Seafront Promenade
The harbour, castle and coastal promenade — Paphos' evening walk and boat-trip departure point.
- Kato Paphos
- 1–2 hours
- Free
Attraction
Kato Paphos nightlife (Bar Street)
The concentrated strip of bars and clubs in Kato Paphos — loud, late and seasonal.
- Kato Paphos
- An evening
Experience
Scuba Diving in Paphos
Try-dives and certified dives along the Paphos coast, from caves and reefs to wrecks.
- Kato Paphos
- Half day
- €€€
Attraction
Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa & St Paul's Pillar
A medieval church set among the ruins of an early Christian basilica, with the pillar linked to St Paul.
- Kato Paphos
- 20–30 minutes