
Aphrodite’s Rock also known as Petra tou Romiou, is one of Cyprus’s most iconic natural landmarks and a place deeply woven into the island’s mythology and cultural identity. Located along the scenic coastal road between Paphos and Limassol, this striking formation of sea‐worn rocks marks the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. According to ancient myth, Aphrodite rose from the foaming waves at this very






