From Lighthouse To Venus Beach
Careful With The Water
When you see signs like this you should take them seriously. I say this because on my walk, all the swimming areas had red flags, which means it is not safe to swim. Yet there were still people swimming in the sea. With the advent of the artificial reefs along a lot of the coast here, the death rate has decreased somewhat. However, not so long ago, the deaths in a year could easily reach double figures. And it wasn't just old or sick people. The rip tides can take anybody. If you do happen to get caught in one, the key thing to remember is not to swim against it. The best escape is to turn sideways to the shore, and wade or swim until you are out of the rip current. Then move back toward shore at an angle away from the rush of water. For more information, see this rip-tide guide.
Another Viewpoint
From this spot you can get a framed shot of one of Paphos' wrecks. That's the M/V Demetrios II.
Towards The Elysium Hotel
The walkway now takes you in front of the Elysium Hotel.
Elysium Grounds
The red flag you can see is a warning that it is not safe to swim. You can see the various colours on the sign next to it. Note that the sunbeds you can see here are all on the Elysium's grounds, and for the exclusive use of Elysium Hotel Guests.
Another Yoga Class
There was another yoga class running on the front lawn of The Elysium. I took this distant shot of it. I didn't want to get too close out of respect for the participants.
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Venus Beach
Venus Beach used to be a bathing blackspot, with its unpredictable riptides. It has recently been rejuvenated, with the addition of an artificial reef and improved facilities. Now it can claim to be one of the nicest beaches in Paphos. Let's take a look...
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It's finally open again! Yes you can now walk from Paphos Castle to the Lighthouse Beach along the coast path, and a lovely walk it is too. Come with us and take a look.Related Pages
MapThe Walk From Lighthouse To Venus Beach
We recently showed you the newly-renovated walkway between Paphos Castle and the Lighthouse Beach. A lot of people asked us where the path went from there. Well eventually, if rumours are true, it will lead all the way to Coral Bay. In this article we are going to check out the the first part of the route, from Lighthouse to Venus Beach.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
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.
