St Georges Beach and Monument
Another Beach?
Or perhaps Alitzi Beach is this one? This is a rocky area before the sandy bit. There are some warning signs here so presumably people do swim here.
Read Well
If you see signs like this on a beach in Paphos, you would do well to read them and pay attention. I don't have the statistics to back up my claims, but I am pretty sure that death by drowning is the number one killer of tourists in Cyprus. Now, this also indicates how safe Cyprus is as a destination in general, but EVERY year, there are reports of drownings. Lots of beaches now have artificial reefs which will help, but sometimes people still manage to get into difficulties. This isn't the fault of the reefs. But some people just ignore the signs, and choose an area to swim away from the reefs. This is precisely what happened at Venus Beach last year.
Towards The Loos
I made my way across the rocky beach towards the buildings on the other side. The first one looked like a toilet, and that is indeed what it was. Unfortunately it was locked though.
Rocky View
The Next Beach
Beyond the toilets, as you can see here, is another beach that looks sandy. Also, you will note that there is an artifical reef in front of it, so it is much safer to swim here.
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Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
