Beach
Geroskipou Beach
Short answer
Geroskipou's municipal beach is a long stretch of sand and fine shingle on the coast road east of Kato Paphos. It is more spacious than the promenade beaches and popular with Cypriot families, particularly at weekends.
The beach at a glance
- Is it good for swimming?
- Yes
- Is it family friendly?
- Yes
- Is there shade?
- Partly — Umbrellas.
- Are there facilities?
- Yes — Municipal facilities in season.
- Is there parking?
- Yes
- Are there sunbeds?
- Yes — In season.
- Is it good for snorkelling?
- Not yet verified
- Is it crowded?
- moderate — Busier at weekends.
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings.
How to get there
Coast road east of Kato Paphos — a short drive or bus ride.
Plan around it
Area
Geroskipou
Town east of Paphos known for loukoumi and the five-domed church of Agia Paraskevi.
- Geroskipou
Attraction
Aphrodite Waterpark
Seasonal waterpark on the coast road east of Paphos, towards Geroskipou.
- Geroskipou
- Half to full day
- €€€
Day trip
Petra tou Romiou & Kouklia
Aphrodite's Rock and the ancient sanctuary at Kouklia — an easy half-day east of Paphos.
- Petra tou Romiou
- Half day
Things to do
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Family
Paphos With Kids
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Beach
Alykes Beach
Organised beach on the eastern Kato Paphos seafront, popular with nearby hotels.
- Kato Paphos