This is the legendary spot where the goddess Aphrodite is said to have emerged from the waves and is one of the island's most magical spots to be at sunset.
The Greek name of the rock "Petra tou Romiou" or "Rock of the Greek" is associated with the legendary Byzantine frontier-guard Digenis Akritas. It is said he kept Arab pirates at bay by throwing rocks at them from the hillside above.
Two large rocks jut out into the sea here, creating one of Cyprus' most photographed beachscapes.
