CYPRUS: PETRA TOU ROMIOU - APHRODITE'S ROCK

Petra tou Romiou

Halfway between Limassol and Paphos, at a bend in the road, here is "Petra tou Romiou", a small cove with a pebble beach and a few rocks..

birthplace of Aphrodite - Cyprus

To understand this place, a little dive into mythology is necessary:
are you familiar with the legend surrounding the birth of Aphrodite, daughter of Zeus?

aphrodite s rock beach

The legend tells that the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, was born here from the sea foam.

the Rock of Aphrodite

Since then, the rock at the end of the beach has been called the "Rock of Aphrodite."

girls taking photos with the roch of aphrodite

Today's young Aphrodites enjoy having their photo taken with the Rock in the background!

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All photos of Petra tou Romiou - Aphrodite's Rock © 2013 by Richard Soberka