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Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite’s Rock, rising from the sea beside a pebble beach
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Getting to Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Rock)

By car on the old Paphos–Limassol road (B6), or as a stop on a day tour.

The rock is beside the B6 coastal road, not the A6 motorway — leave the motorway at the Petra tou Romiou or Kouklia exit. Cyprus drives on the left.

Routes at a glance

From By Time Good to know
PaphosCarAbout 25 minEast on the B6, or the A6 to the Kouklia exit.
LimassolCarAbout 40 minWest on the A6, then the B6 via Pissouri.
Paphos Airport (PFO)CarAbout 20 minThe nearest airport.
PaphosBusAbout 40 minSome local buses on the coast road stop near the rock; check the current timetable as services are limited.
Paphos / LimassolTourHalf or full dayMany west-coast day tours include a photo stop.

Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.

Parking and access

The car park and tourist pavilion are on the inland side of the road. Do not cross the road on foot — use the underpass. In summer the car park can fill around sunset.

Combining the trip

Drive the coast between Paphos and Limassol in a day: Kouklia, Petra tou Romiou, Pissouri, then Kourion and Kolossi near Limassol. See also Getting to Cyprus for car hire and driving tips.

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