Faros beach
It is located on the southwest coast of Cyprus and is one of the city beaches of Paphos. Awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and high level of service. Faros got its name in honor of the lighthouse, which rises on a hill 250 meters from the coast. The lighthouse is operational, at the top there is an observation deck with a breathtaking view of the sea, the Archaeological Park and the whole city. You can get to the beach on foot from the Port of Paphos Fortress, following the promenade in the north, or by city bus number 615 (stop "Roman Park").
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Beach description
The coastline is quite long (about six hundred meters in length), covered with sand mixed with small pebbles. There are stony areas of coarse, like pumice, sandstone. The bottom is also heterogeneous, so it’s better to protect your feet with special shoes or to descend into the water from the pier along a special staircase.
The sea in the area of the beach is clean and transparent, sometimes algae nails to the shore. In the water area of Faros there are insidious sea currents, so you should not swim for restrictive buoys. Rescuers monitor the safety of vacationers, they are also ready to provide first aid. In adverse weather conditions, access to the beach may be closed.
On Faros, all the necessary conditions for a comfortable stay are provided. There are toilets, changing rooms and showers, you can rent sunbeds, umbrellas. A volleyball net is installed on the beach, and a children's town with inflatable slides and trampolines is organized for the youngest visitors. Fans of thrills and outdoor activities can have fun at the water rides and rent sports equipment.
On the shore there is a beach bar, which not only offers visitors a wide range of various dishes and drinks, but also monitors the cleanliness of the beach. In the evenings, the bar hosts concerts, discos and entertainment parties with fashionable musicians and DJs.
When is it better to go?
The holiday season begins in Cyprus at the end of April, when the water in the sea warms up enough to feel comfortable for swimming. June – is the most comfortable month for relaxation: the temperature is pleasant, up to 26 to 30 degrees, the sea breeze freshes and tones up. In July-August, the island becomes too thick and glowing, but in September-October, comfortable conditions turn back again.
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A convenient promenade is organized along the coast, along which it is pleasant to walk to the embankment of the Lower City and the Port Fortress. Throughout its length there are wooden arbors where you can rest and hide from the scorching sun.
Tourists who want to stay in close proximity to the beach will surely enjoy the relatively inexpensive, but very soulful three-star hotel Princessa Vera Hotel-Apartmment . It offers comfortable apartments with modern décor, equipped kitchenettes and spacious balconies. On the territory there are two pools, a lounge area, a sauna, a bar and a restaurant. There is free parking, playrooms for children and sports fields.
To the beach and the Royal Tombs it is no more than five minutes walk. A kilometer from the hotel there is the main shopping center of Paphos Kings Avenue Mall with a variety of food areas, two huge supermarkets and lots of fashion boutiques with very attractive prices, especially on sale days.
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In the immediate vicinity of Faros, the main attractions of these places are concentrated. Rising a little higher along the street, you can find yourself in the territory of the ancient necropolis Tombs of the Kings and explore the unique tombs of the local nobility. Entrance is paid, for visiting it is better to choose morning and evening hours. You must have hats and a supply of drinking water with you.
A little south of the beach, at the end of the promenade there is the Port Fortress, the main visiting card of Paphos. Many centuries ago, it served as a reliable protection of the city from the sea, and now on its ground floor there is an art gallery, and from the observation deck offers a magnificent view of the sea and the surrounding area.
White yachts and pleasure boats moored right under the walls of the fortress - this is the port harbor of Paphos. From there you can go fishing or a fascinating tour along the coast.
Opposite the marina is the main entrance to the Archaeological Park, a real open-air museum, listed by UNESCO. Here you can see the remains of ancient temples and basilicas, unique mosaics and many other priceless historical objects that once belonged to the ancient city of Nea Paphos. As with visiting Tombs of the Kings, you need to take care of closed shoes, hats and a supply of drinking water. Entrance is paid, the park is open year-round.
The catacombs of St. Solomonia and Ayia Kiriaki Church, which are located in the Lower City, a ten-minute walk from the promenade, are also noteworthy. They are easy to find on the map, which can be taken at the tourist information center at the Kato Paphos bus station. Comfortable buses run from here in various directions, including to the famous beach of Petra tou Romiu, where, according to legend, the goddess Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam.