Petra tou Romiou. Birthplace of Aphrodite. Petra tou Romiou and the Aphrodite Stone Birthplace of Aphrodite
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Petra tou Romiou is one of the most picturesque places in Cyprus. From the cliff there is such a wonderful view that for a reasonable person it eclipses all sorts of legends and stories that go around about the cape. However, for all other romantics, much more important is the fact that, according to legend, it was at the foot of the Petra tou Romiou rock that the beautiful Aphrodite was born from sea foam.
The same legend says that if lovers swim in these waves, they will never part. This is still used with pleasure by organizers of wedding ceremonies and honeymoons.
The origin of the name of the rock is also interesting. Petra tou Romiou (“Rock of the Romans”) refers us to the legendary hero of Byzantium Digenis Akritos, who was half Greek (Roman) and half Arab (hence his name - Digenis, which means “twice-born”). So, according to legend, Digenis famously threw a rock from the Troodos Mountains towards the Saracens invading Cyprus. The legend is echoed by the rock adjacent to Petra tou Romiou called Saracen.
A popular pastime among Afrodito-worshippers is swimming around the so-called Greek Stone.
The place where Aphrodite emerged from the foam of the sea is very popular among tourists, but it is not recommended to swim far there. The sea in the vicinity of Petra tou Romiou is dangerous, you can’t climb the rock, so most travelers limit themselves to a five-minute photo shoot. A minority is in a hurry to “snack” what they saw in a nearby restaurant and buy souvenirs and the tour pavilion next door.
A popular pastime among Afrodito-worshippers is swimming around the so-called Greek Stone. It is located shallow, so even poor swimmers will not be afraid, the only thing is to take slippers, the bottom is rocky. So, if you believe another legend, women should swim around the stone to rejuvenate, men should become invincible, and lovers should never be separated.
Address: 15 km southeast of Paphos along the B6 highway.
Why are these two names always mentioned together? It’s just that Cypriots sometimes know how to make their attractions twice as interesting. This truly unique place is shrouded in a veil of two beautiful legends. Petra tou Romiou roughly translated means , well and Aphrodite's birthplace does not need translation.
Let's take a look at it for starters. But the question immediately arises: from what point does this business card of Cyprus look better? Still, I don’t want to lose face. Let's start with the angle from which you can photograph it only on the distant approaches.
Among the two legends, we will open the story from the earlier one - about the birthplace of Aphrodite.
Birthplace of Aphrodite
Lived once Uranus And Gaia. In ancient Greek mythology, Uranus personified sky, and Gaia - land. Every evening the sky descended to the earth, which is why Gaia gave birth to almost two dozen children, whom Uranus for some reason hated. In the end, tired Gaia persuaded her youngest son Kronos to calm down his father. In other words, he castrated him, which is what Kronos eventually did with the help of a sickle. This is where, apparently, the common phrase came to our people: “with a sickle for...”. An ancient Greek nightmare in general.
A painting on this theme can be found in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence (Italy).
Uranus had enormous reproductive power, so even parts of his body that had left their usual place, falling into the water, were finally able to give birth to another new life. The water around them began to bubble with foam, and so the Aphrodite. "Afro" ( αφρός ) means "foam" in Greek. That is, the name Aphrodite is translated as “foam-born.” According to legend, this happened not far from the Greek island of Kythira. But either Aphrodite didn’t really like it there, or the wind simply carried the shell with the goddess sitting in it to the side - it’s not known for sure. The main thing for us is that Aphrodite first set foot on the shore on the island of Cyprus. Later, the Cypriots determined the most suitable place on the island for her first appearance, which can only be here, on the picturesque shore near a huge stone, later named Aphrodite's Rock, where we are now.
This place is truly very attractive, even if Aphrodite did not come ashore here. Now let's retell the second legend.
The legend of the origin of the name Petra tou Romiou
Every nation has its own hero-hero. For example, we have Ilya Muromets. In the Greek epic, which dates back to the 10th-12th centuries, a giant hero is described Digenis Akritus(Διγενής Ακρίτας). The first part of the name "di" means two. The second part “geniz” is reminiscent of the modern word “genetics”. The epic poem tells us that this hero was born from the daughter of a Romian general, who was kidnapped by the Syrian emir, who later, thanks to her, converted to Christianity. In general, the blood of two peoples flowed in Digenis - the Romians (then Romans, count the Greeks) and the Arabs.
In the Greek epic, Digenis was, of course, on the side of the “Europeans.” Once, during another Arab raid on Cyprus, which regularly occurred in the 7th-10th centuries, Digenis showed his heroic power. Leaning with one hand on the Kerynia ridge, with the other he grabbed a huge stone and threw it towards the southern shore, where the Saracen ships moored.
Let's take a little break from Digenis and look at a couple more photos of this place against the backdrop of the setting sun.
Until now, “British scientists” are arguing about which of the stones Digenis brought here, and which have already been lying here since the time of Aphrodite. It seems like it’s inappropriate for Aphrodite to go out onto the empty flat shore, and what then should we call Aphrodite’s Rock? So far they have come to some consensus, deciding that Digenis threw the stones a little to the left of where Aphrodite exited the bay, a little closer to the future Limassol. They are visible in the foreground of the first of the two previous photographs. Let's look at these stones from a different angle.
Sometimes they are also called Saracen Rocks, named after the Saracen robbers who attacked Cyprus, at whom Digenis was aiming.
But we remember that according to the Greek epic, the hero threw a stone from the Keryne Mountains. By the way, after he rested his hand on the ridge, his fingerprints remained on it. Now this place in the mountains is called Pentadactylos(Πενταδάκτυλος), which is translated from Greek as “five fingers.” So, only on the northern coast are there dark stones, one of which lies just in Petra tou Romiou Bay, differing in color from the neighboring blocks. It is more logical to assume that it is precisely this that should be called the Greek Stone. Let's take a look at it.
In fact, there are still many picturesque rocks in the sea. We'll show them a little later, but for now let's change the topic a little.
Aphrodite's Birthplace as a Bathing Place
In the summer, many tourists, even those coming from Ayia Napa and Protaras, where the most “fashionable” beaches are located, try to swim here. Legend has it that swimming in this place will definitely bring rejuvenation to your body. More “advanced” options suggest swimming around the Aphrodite Stone several times, while making a wish, which will certainly come true later. But at the same time, they do not tell you exactly which of the stones should be “cut” in circles. Let's try to understand this issue.
Well, it's kind of stupid to swim around a rock that's mostly on dry land. In photographs taken from afar, it seems that the rock is located directly in the sea. But once you go beyond it, a completely different view opens up. And it seems to us that from this angle Aphrodite’s Rock looks especially photogenic, especially in evening light.
Everything is clear with Aphrodite’s Rock, but it’s worth paying attention to the huge stones to the right of it. They are the main contenders for "rejuvenation circles". The largest one somewhat resembles a lamb's head. Maybe because we associate Cyprus not only with Aphrodite, but also with kleftiko?
In general, there is a choice here. Those who do not want to swim far - and this is also quite dangerous due to the large waves that often cover this shore - can look for stones closer. You just need to swim around them more times to achieve the desired effect.
Now let's talk a little about safety precautions. The entrance to the water is quite rocky, so it is comfortable to swim here in special slippers. In front of Aphrodite's Rock it is flatter, but immediately behind it the depth quickly increases, so the waves here can sometimes be quite large, so be careful!
We personally like the coastline behind the rock much better, so we drag everyone we know there. Let's take a look at this place from the other side of the rock.
Aphrodite as the goddess of love
Not all people who come here need rejuvenation. We remember from the myths of ancient Greece that Aphrodite was the goddess of love. In fact, she had many “areas of responsibility,” but now let’s talk about the main one.
A widespread belief is that this place helps people find their soulmate. And if you have already found it, it will help seal the union with an additional bond. And if your age only allows you to dream about it, here you can find a pebble shaped like a heart or draw one yourself from stones... and grow up faster.
In general, this is the “recipe”. If you want to find a mate, then look for a “heart” stone here. If you come together, then for future inseparability, swim around one of the stones together. And if you decide to get married in Cyprus, then you should definitely do a photo shoot in Petra tou Romiou, which has long been chosen by local “getting married” people.
A little about geology
Let us introduce the chapter with the words of geologists.
The Petra tou Romio lineament is the youngest (emphasized by modern seismicity) and has a strike-slip component. This shear kinematics of the Petra tou Romiou fault is caused by the modern oblique thrust of the African lithospheric plate under the Cyprus island arc.
Everything is clear, right? If not, then we’ll try to explain it popularly. Petra tou Romiou is a truly special place in Cyprus, noted by scientists. It is believed that the island itself began to form some 90 million years ago. Then the first sections of its land appeared from the waters of the Tethys Ocean. These were the future Troodos mountain range and two mountain ranges that are now located in the region of Kerynia (Pentadaktylos) and the Karpasia peninsula. Originally there were two islands. The further emergence of land to the surface connected them. Today's Mesaoria valley lies between the mountain ranges. This happened not so long ago - 1-2 million years ago.
A fault runs through Petra tou Romiou, where tectonic plates continued to “push and shift.” This in particular explains the heterogeneity of rocks in this area. If you drive along the highway past Petra tou Romiou, you can see the rock of Aphrodite in the alignment of the fault. True, this angle quickly “flickers” along the way, but we will show it to you.
First, in general terms...
and now on a larger one.
Walk, walk like that
Petra tou Romiu is not only a valuable beach, but also a good walking place, as it turned out. Looking at nature and looking around, we saw that there was a gazebo installed on the top of the hill. For what purposes, I wonder? If you wish, you can see it in this photo.
We drove off from the beach parking area a little towards Limassol, turned left and climbed a little higher. Here we left the car and went to conquer the surroundings of Petra tou Romiou on foot, looking back at new interesting angles of the birthplace of Aphrodite.
As the walk progressed, we climbed the path higher and higher, and the stones moved further and further away, until the gazebo we wanted to come to appeared before our eyes.
All that was left was to figure out how to get to it - the slope seemed too steep. It was too late to retreat, so we climbed as best we could. One of the types of happiness is the moment of achieving a goal. It is he who is captured on the face of the participant in the “ascent”. But an even greater discovery was that we were almost close to the highway, or rather to its section above the fault, photos from which we recently showed.
Instead of an epilogue
Let's consolidate what we've learned. Petra tou Romiou is a truly unique place in Cyprus. If possible, you should definitely go here. For some reason I remembered that we are often asked the question: “Is it possible to swim in Cyprus in...?” And then there is a list of almost all the months of the year. Well, maybe people ask less often about July and August. We always answer - it’s possible! I mean, no one is prohibiting it. And the rest depends on the desire to do it and so that the weather doesn’t let us down. For example, this photo, which we already showed in the story about the weather of Cyprus, was taken on January 6th, the day when Epiphany is celebrated in Cyprus.
None of the participants in the “photo shoot” were injured.
Bus transport in Paphos has a developed network of suburban and urban routes, which makes getting around easy and convenient. Prices, routes, types of tickets - all the main information about Paphos buses.
Buses in Paphos depart from two bus stations: Karavella in the city center on Andrea Geroudi Street, from where suburban and intercity buses depart (Limassol, Nicosia), and the bus station at the port - Harbor - in Kato Paphos, from where buses on tourist routes depart. The bus station is connected by route No. 618 Kato Paphos - City Center (Karavella).
A transport ticket in Paphos costs 1.5 euros, but there are other tariffs (you can see them in the bus, next to the driver): daily ticket, that is, a pass for the whole day, passes for a week, a month and a year. Tickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver upon boarding.
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Daily tickets are often purchased by tourists to explore the main city or nearby attractions. A one-day ticket costs 5 euros and is valid from the moment of purchase until 23:00 on the same day. After 11 pm, the passenger will have to purchase a night ticket, which costs 2.5 euros, even if he has a weekly pass. Night routes - from 23:00 to 6:00.
A weekly pass costs 15 euros and applies exclusively to daytime routes (from 6:00 to 23:00). A monthly bus pass in Paphos costs 40 euros, and an annual pass costs 400 euros (covers both day and night routes).
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The most popular transport routes among tourists in Paphos
- No. 615 Kato Paphos – Coral Bay
- No. 610 Kato Paphos - Center (Market)
- No. 631 Kato Paphos – Aphrodite’s Stone
- No. 611 Kato Paphos – Geroskipou Embankment
Bus number 615 Kato Paphos - Coral Bay / Paphos Bus 615: Kato Paphos Harbor - Coral Bay
Coral Bay is one of the most popular beaches in Paphos, so the bus runs frequently - every 10-15 minutes. The bus runs between the port and the beach from 6.30 to midnight. Experienced people advise not to get to the Coral Bay stop, but to the final one - there are fewer people there, and showers and toilets are free. The bus departs from Harbor station, the fare costs 1.5 euros. It also connects you to the Tombs of the Kings, which is just a stop from Kings Avenue Mall.
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Bus number 610 Kato Paphos - Center (Market) / Paphos Bus 610: Kato Paphos (Harbour) - Municipal Market
The route connects the port with the city center, where the covered market is located. Tourists come here in search of souvenirs, jewelry and other gifts from Paphos. Also outside the market there is a small fruit and vegetable market and several cafes and restaurants. Transport runs every 10 minutes.
Bus number 631 Kato Paphos - Aphrodite's Stone (Petra tou Romiou) / Paphos Bus 631: Kato Paphos - Petra tou Romiou
Aphrodite's Stone is a must-see item on many tourists' itineraries, because it was here, according to legend, that Aphrodite emerged from the foam of the sea. The bus goes to this extraordinary place strictly on schedule. This route can also take you to Aphrodite Hills. There is a sign in the salon asking not to enter in wet swimsuits or without outerwear, which, however, few people pay attention to. At the final stop you need to go through the underground passage, which will lead you to the Aphrodite Stone. At the stop there is a cafe, a free toilet and shower (although there is a fee - 1 or 2 euros).
Route No. 631 schedule:
Route 631, Kato Paphos - Petra tou Romiou
Route: Harbor (Main Station), Ledas, Alkminis, Poseidonos Av., Danaes Av., Aphrodite's Av., Spyrou Kyprianou Av., Gianni Kontou, Ippokratous, Makariou Av., Paphos-Limassol old Road, Petra tou Romiou.
From Kato Paphos station to Petra tou Romiou
From December to March
Mon-Sat: 07:25, 09:10, 10:40, 14:10, 16:00, 18:40, 22:30
Sun: 06:30, 9:10, 10:40, 14:10, 16:00, 18:40, 22:30
From April to November
Mon-Sat: 07:25, 09:10, 10:40, 14:10, 14:30, 15:40, 16:00, 17:30, 18:40, 22:30
Sun: 06:30, 9:10, 10:40, 14:10, 14:30, 15:40, 16:00, 17:30, 18:40, 22:30
From Petra tou Romiou to Kato Paphos station
From December to March
Mon-Sun: 08:15, 10:05, 11:35, 15:05, 16:55, 19:30, 0:00
From April to November
Mon-Sun: 08:15, 10:05, 11:35, 15:05, 15:25, 16:35, 16:55, 18:20, 19:30, 0:00
Travel time: approximately 45 minutes
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Bus number 611 Kato Paphos - Geroskipou Embankment / Paphos Bus 611: Harbor - Geroskipou Beach (Waterpark)
The bus travels along the coast and connects the port with hotels located along the coast. The movement interval is 10 minutes.
Bus transport schedules in Paphos and Polis, as well as detailed routes, can be found here:
Red double-decker tourist buses also ply around Paphos - Paphos Red Bus Sightseeing. They allow you to see the main attractions of Paphos and listen to the history of a particular place (though in English). A ticket for such a bus in Paphos is valid for 24 hours (it costs 12.5 euros for adults and 5 euros for children). You can find more detailed information.
Car and bike rental in Paphos
Tourists often rent cars to travel around Paphos - offices that deal with this can be found there at every turn, usually under the signs of Rent a car or Car hire. This is convenient, since, for example, you cannot visit Akamas or Troodos by bus. The only negative is that traffic moves on the left. If you are easily adaptable, then feel free to rent a car - this way you can fully enjoy the beauty of Cyprus. The rental cost depends on the make and mileage of the car. In addition to cars, in Paphos you can rent ATVs, buggies, scooters, bicycles and so on.
Introductory image source: © Much Ramblings / flickr.com.
Aphrodite's Stone or Aphrodite's Rock (Rock Aphrodite) is a legendary rock, one of the main and most visited attractions on the west coast of Cyprus.
Aphrodite's Stone in Cypriot is also known as Petra tou Romiou, which means Rock of Rome. This rock refers to the legendary Byzantine hero Basil (as stated in the poem “Digenis Akritos”), who was half Greek and half Arab, which is why his second name Digenis (two-blooded) came about. According to legend, Basil threw a huge rock from the Troodos Mountains to hold off the invading Saracens. The nearby rock is called Saracen Rock or Saracen Rock.
Several legends are associated with the Aphrodite stone, the essence of which boils down to one thing - this stone is the birthplace of a beautiful maiden who emerged from the sea foam - the goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite. She is also known as the goddess of fertility, eternal spring and life - the goddess of marriages and even childbirth. In general, the goddess of everything connected with youth, beauty, love and new life.
Next to Aphrodite's stone is the Aphrodite Beach of the same name. Aphrodite Beach is pebbly and has the shape of a small bay. The sea in this area usually has strong waves, so locals warn tourists to swim in it and not to climb Aphrodite’s rock. But all the warnings are useless; they still swim and climb onto the rock. Well, how can a curious tourist not take a dip, because according to legend, the waters of Aphrodite Bay have powerful life energy and a rejuvenating effect.
To the north, behind the rock and Aphrodite's beach, there is another beach.
Also, south of Aphrodite Beach, there is also a beach
Near Aphrodite's stone
If you walk from Aphrodite Beach or drive, if you are by car, further south along the coast (towards Pissouri), then along the way you will be greeted by several observation points that offer beautiful views of Aphrodite’s rock, the picturesque coastline and the surrounding area.
Near all observation points there are such exits for cars
And if you walk, then along the side of the road
At the top of the mountain there is an observation deck that you can also climb to
Church. Such small churches can often be seen in Greece and Cyprus. Inside there is usually a lamp, icons or photographs. They say that such churches are placed in a certain place in gratitude for something. This one was installed in honor of the icon “Faith, Hope, Love”.
Parking and cafe near Aphrodite's stone
Directly near the stone and Aphrodite beach there is an equipped area where:
A small cafe-shop with a souvenir shop and outdoor tables;
There are locker rooms and showers behind the retail store. Shower fee - 50 cents;
Car parking.
This is where public buses from Paphos arrive - the final stop. After getting off the bus, you should not cross the road and climb over the bumpers, as most people do, including us, out of ignorance. Near the cafe, near a wooden fence, there is a descent into an underground tunnel under the road, which will lead directly to Aphrodite’s beach and to Aphrodite’s stone.
View of the underpass from Aphrodite Beach
Not far from the Aphrodite's stone there is a view restaurant (fish tavern) Marios resturant, located on a hill, 900 meters from the Aphrodite's stone. From the cafe near Aphrodite's stone, you can order a free transfer to the restaurant. They say that the food in the cafe is expensive and not very tasty, but you can visit for the view and drink a glass of soft drink.
Where is Aphrodite's stone?
Aphrodite's Stone and the adjacent Aphrodite Beach are located in the village of Kouklia, near the coast, along the main coastal road linking Paphos and Limassol.
The distance from Paphos harbor to Aphrodite's stone is approximately 24 kilometers; from Limassol Castle about 44 kilometers; and from the beaches of Pissouri - 13 kilometers.
Aphrodite's Stone on the map
How to get to Aphrodite's stone
By bus from Paphos center
From the Harbor Main Bus Station, located in the center of Kato Paphos, near the harbor, Paphos Castle and the promenade, public buses No. 631 run to Aphrodite Beach.
Timetable depending on the season:
1. From Paphos to Aphrodite's stone:
a) from April to November:
Monday - Saturday: 07:25, 09:10, 10:40, 14:10, 14:20, 15:40, 16:00, 17:30, 18:40, 22:30;
Sunday + holidays: 06:30, 9:10, 10:40, 14:10, 14:20, 15:40, 16:00, 17:30, 18:40, 22:30.
b) from December to March:
Monday - Saturday: 07:25, 09:10, 10:40, 14:10, 16:00, 18:40, 22:30;
Sunday + holidays: 06:30, 9:10, 10:40, 14:10, 16:00, 18:40, 22:30.
2. From Aphrodite's Stone to Paphos, daily:
From April to November: 08:15, 10:05, 11:35, 15:05, 15:15, 16:35, 16:55, 18:20, 19:30, 0:00;
From December to March: 08:15, 10:05, 11:35, 15:05, 16:55, 19:30, 0:00.
Fare is 1.50 Euro. After 21:00 the cost of a night ticket is 2.50 Euro. Baggage and VAT are included in the ticket price.
Free travel for children under 6 years old.
50% discount: European Youth Card holders; children under 12 years of age; students from 13 to 18 years old, presenting an identity card or student ID card; Cyprus social card holders.
Payment for the fare is made to the driver upon entering the bus. They ask you to pay in coins or notes in denominations of 5, 10 and 20 Euros.
There are also travel tickets:
For the day, valid from 04:00 to 21:00. Cost 5 Euro;
Weekly - € 20.00;
Monthly - € 40.00;
Annual - € 400.00.
Daily passes are available from bus drivers, all other types of tickets are available from bus station information offices.
The bus passes Kouklia. You can combine a visit to the stone of Aphrodite and Kouklia, where, in Paleo Paphos, there is the no less famous temple of Aphrodite.
Bus route 631: Harbor (Main Station), Ledas, Alkminis, Poseidonos Av., Danaes Av., Aphrodite's Av., Spyrou Kyprianou Av., Gianni Kontou, Ippokratous, Makariou Av., Paphos-Limassol old Road, Kouklia Archeological Site, Petra tou Romiou.
Route diagram of bus 631 on the map
By bus from Pissouri and Paphos
Bus number 630 stops near Aphrodite's Stone from Karavella Bus Station in the center of Paphos to Pissouri.
Buses run from Monday to Saturday:
From Paphos to Pissouri: 06:30, 09:30, 14:30;
From Pissouri to Paphos: 07:40, 10:40, 15:40.
Bus route 630: Karavella Station, Neofytou Nikolaides (Government Offices), Geroskipou, Koloni, Acheleia, Timi (Limassol - Paphos old Road), Kouklia (Archaeological Site), Petra tou Romiou, Pissouri Village, Pissouri Bay.
Scheme of route 630 bus on the map
Attention! Public transport schedules and fares may vary. Check before your trip.
By taxi
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“Petra tou Romiou” is the name of the rock by the sea, next to which, according to legend, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, was born. This place is located 25 km east of Paphos on the main road leading from Paphos to Limassol.
This is a fairly large round boulder that lies at shallow depths near the shore. The waves splash against the stone and, breaking, run towards the sand like white lambs. On both sides stretch golden sandy beaches with rare stones and rocks. The azure sky reflects the sun and crystal sky. This is an amazingly beautiful place.
The charming Aphrodite left dozens of memorable testimonies in Cyprus. The Baths of Aphrodite in Polis and the “Fontana Amorosa” - “Fountain of Love” are also an echo of her appearance on the island of Cyprus. In the village of Kouklia, 14 km from Paphos, are the remains of the earliest Sanctuary of this beautiful goddess. Beauty and love know no boundaries - Aphrodite turned the entire island into her sanctuary, giving Cyprus the mythical glory of the island of love.
"Petra tou Romiou" is translated from Greek as "Greek's stone." The rock received this name in honor of the Byzantine Greek Digenis, a national Greek hero. One of the legends says: when the Saracens attacked the island and besieged Kourion, Digenis decided to train every day in order to kill as many hated enemies as possible in the decisive battle. He chose a simple and ingenuous method - every day he threw stone blocks at the invaders from the fortress wall. They say he achieved great skill in this.
However, more romantic, of course, is the legend about Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. According to ancient myths, Aphrodite was born from sea foam near the coast of Cyprus, and was brought to land on a stone known as Petra tou Romiou in a beautiful shell by the light breeze of Zephyr. The gods named it as we now know it, since “afrizo” means “foam” in ancient Greek.
Homer says in the Iliad that Aphrodite was the daughter of Zeus and a water nymph. According to Hesiod's Theogony, its appearance was preceded by more dramatic events. Be that as it may, in ancient times the cult of Aphrodite in Crete was widely known. Evidence of this can be found in the majestic temple in honor of the goddess on the territory of Old Paphos. Unfortunately, with the arrival of the Romans, the cult died out, and the temple began to empty and collapse. Local residents say that under certain weather conditions, the rising waves break and form a kind of water column, which transforms into a column of foam. If you use your imagination a little, then for a moment you can see an ephemeral, disappearing human form.
The birthplace of Aphrodite, despite the name with such a military history, amazes with the beauty and tranquility of the landscape. There are several beliefs associated with this place. In particular, it is believed that if lovers swim in the local waves, they will never part and will love each other until death. Despite such a rosy prospect, for some reason there are few people who want to swim here. In addition, it is believed that anyone who swims past the local cliff at night on a full moon will gain immortality.
Petra tou Romiou is one of the most beautiful places on the entire island. The air here is transparent and clean; the colors are unique, bright, rich; the landscape is magnificent! Here the sense of reality almost disappears; such a gentle, exciting beauty of the landscape seems ephemeral, fragile, like a dream, like a child’s fantasy. Having visited this wonderful place, you will give yourself unforgettable moments of bliss, tranquility, and reverent admiration.