Day trip from Paphos
Polis & Latchi
Short answer
A day on the north coast is the gentlest way to see the Paphos region outside the town: a scenic drive over the hills, a morning boat trip to the Blue Lagoon from Latchi, lunch by the harbour and a short walk at the Baths of Aphrodite.
Who it's for
Couples and families who want a relaxed day with swimming and good scenery.
Getting there
About 45 minutes from Paphos to Polis, a few minutes more to Latchi.
Without a car: Some Blue Lagoon boat trips include transfers from Paphos hotels. There are also bus connections between Paphos and Polis — check current timetables.
Suggested plan
09:00
Drive to Latchi
Leave Paphos early; the road climbs over the hills before dropping to Chrysochou Bay.
10:00
Boat to the Blue Lagoon
Take a morning boat for the clearest water and fewer boats at anchor.
13:30
Lunch at Latchi harbour
Seafront tavernas line the harbour. Choose somewhere busy with locals.
15:30
Baths of Aphrodite
A quick look at the grotto and a short walk on the trail for views.
17:00
Swim at Latchi or wander Polis
Finish with a swim or a coffee in Polis' small centre before driving back.
Main sights
Beach
Blue Lagoon (Akamas)
Turquoise anchorage off the northern Akamas, usually reached by boat from Latchi.
- Akamas Peninsula
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
Area
Polis & Latchi
Laid-back town and fishing harbour on Chrysochou Bay, the base for Blue Lagoon boats.
- Polis & Latchi
Map of the day
Frequently asked questions
Is Polis worth a day trip from Paphos?
Yes, particularly combined with a Blue Lagoon boat trip from Latchi. On its own, Polis is pleasant but quiet.
Plan around it
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.
Area
Polis & Latchi
Laid-back town and fishing harbour on Chrysochou Bay, the base for Blue Lagoon boats.
- Polis & Latchi
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
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
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