Geological formation
Baths of Aphrodite
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Neo Chorio Pafou, Paphos
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Great views across Chrysochou Bay. Botanical Gardens. Starting point for walks into the Akamas.
The natural grotto of the Baths of Aphrodite, and its botanical garden, can be found past the fishing harbour of Latsi, and towards the tip of the Akamas Peninsula. Shaded by an old fig tree, amidst lush greenery, legend tells that the Ancient Greek Goddess Aphrodite used to bathe in the waters. According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite met her lover Adonis at this beautiful spot when he stopped for a drink whilst hunting, and fell in love with her the moment when he drank the water.
The natural grotto of the Baths of Aphrodite, and its botanical garden, can be found past the fishing harbour of Latsi, and towards the tip of the Akamas Peninsula. Shaded by an old fig tree, amidst lush greenery, legend tells that the Ancient Greek Goddess Aphrodite used to bathe in the waters. Ac…
Rumor has it that if you bathe in the water of Aphrodite's baths you will become as beautiful as the goddess Aphrodite!
The famous baths where goddess Aphrodite is said to have taken her baths in ancient times. A short and easy hike, with some beautiful views of Akamas National Park. Legend has it that all who bath in this water will become beautiful. Wash your face and feet in the running stream to cool off. Best in the morning before it gets too hot.
"Baths of Aphrodite" is an area in Akamas between Polis Chrysochous and Cape Arnaouti. The spot is included in the cultural route "Aphrodite". It is a special place, a magnificent spring, located on the eastern slope of Akamas, near the sea just as the narrow plain of Chrysochous ends and the steep cliffs of Akamas peninsula begin. It combines the myth with the natural beauty of the landscape and offers peace and tranquility to the soul of the visitor. The Baths of Aphrodite, named after a small cave behind an old fig tree, in the waters of which, according to the legend, the goddess of Love, Aphrodite used to be bathed. Claudianus, a poet of antiquity, characterizes the landscape as the "kingdom of Aphrodite".
"Baths of Aphrodite" is an area in Akamas between Polis Chrysochous and Cape Arnaouti. The spot is included in the cultural route "Aphrodite". It is a special place, a magnificent spring, located on the eastern slope of Akamas, near the sea just as the narrow plain of Chrysochous ends and the steep…