Beach
Blue Lagoon (Akamas)
Short answer
The Blue Lagoon is a sheltered bay off the northern Akamas coast with startlingly clear, turquoise water over a pale seabed. Most people arrive by boat from Latchi and swim from the boat; others come by 4x4 along the coastal track. It is a swim stop rather than a beach to spend the day on.
The beach at a glance
- Is it good for swimming?
- Yes — Typically calm and very clear, but deep — you swim from the boat.
- Is it family friendly?
- Partly — Good for confident swimmers; younger children need life jackets.
- Is there shade?
- No — Only on the boat.
- Are there facilities?
- No — None on shore — boats provide what you get.
- Is there parking?
- No — Reached by boat or rough 4x4 track.
- Are there sunbeds?
- No
- Is it good for snorkelling?
- Yes — Some of the clearest water in the area.
- Is it crowded?
- busy — Many boats anchor at once in summer, especially late morning.
Best time to visit
Morning departures from Latchi, May to October.
How to get there
Boat trips leave Latchi harbour (about 45 minutes' drive from Paphos). Some Paphos boat trips and jeep safaris also include it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Blue Lagoon from Paphos?
Yes, but most trips leave from Latchi, around 45 minutes' drive north. Some tours include transfers from Paphos.
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
Experience
Paphos Boat Trips
Harbour cruises, Blue Lagoon trips from Latchi, sunset sails and private charters — which one to pick.
- Kato Paphos
- 2–6 hours
- €€
Attraction
Baths of Aphrodite
Shaded grotto pool of legend near Latchi, and the start of the Akamas nature trails.
- Akamas Peninsula
- 20 minutes (pool) · 2–4 hours (trails)
- Free
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
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.
Couples
Paphos for Couples
A couples' guide to Paphos: the best sunset spots, which boat trip to book, wine-village afternoons and the areas to stay for a romantic trip.