Venus Bleu Beach

Venus Bleu Beach sits along the Paphos coastal broadwalk, right beside the Tombs of the Kings and the Venus Beach Hotel. Reviewers love its sandy shore and clear, mostly shallow water, kept calm by rock breakwaters that make swimming gentle and family-friendly. Rental sunbeds and umbrellas are affordable, and there are free showers, changing rooms and a lively little beach bar playing an easy reggae and soul soundtrack.

Snorkellers can spot marine life around the rock formations, so bring your goggles. A large parking area and adjacent bus stop make access easy, and there is plenty of open sand if you prefer to lay a towel rather than rent a bed. Many visitors call it their favourite beach in Paphos and highlight the memorable coastal sunset walk.

Note that, as with many Cyprus beaches, seaweed and plastic debris can wash up after windy or stormy weather, so conditions look their best in calm, peak-season days. It is an easy, relaxing stop after exploring nearby ancient sites.