16 Best Paphos Beaches with Map

If you’ve ever typed “Top Beaches in Paphos Cyprus” into Google and ended up with a list that sends you everywhere except Paphos, you know the frustration.

We’ve been there. And after walking the coastline, testing the bus routes, and laying on more sunbeds than we’d like to admit, we decided to fix the problem properly.

This guide is built for travellers who actually want beaches in Paphos – not “near-ish,” but beaches you can realistically visit from downtown – even without a rental car.

Whether you’re chasing proper sandy beaches like Coral Bay Beach, family-friendly stretches like Geroskipou Beach, or wild gems like Lara Beach, we’ve sorted them clearly and practically.

And because we hate vague directions as much as you do, we’ve included a dedicated Paphos Beaches Map so you can see exactly where everything is before you even leave your hotel. No guessing. No zooming in and out of random Google pins. Just clarity.

If you’re here for sandy beaches, public transport tips, sunbed prices, and honest opinions about what’s actually worth your time – you’re in the right place.

• Beaches in Paphos Cyprus FAQ
  • Sandy Beaches Paphos
  • Can You Rent Sunbeds and Umbrellas in Paphos?
  • Beaches in Paphos Public Transport
• 16 Best Beaches in Paphos Cyprus
  • Paphos Beaches Map
  • 1. Municipal Beach Paphos
  • 2. Alykes Beach Paphos
  • 3. Vrysoudia Beach Paphos
  • 4. SODAP Beach Paphos
  • 5. Lighthouse Beach Paphos / Faros Beach Paphos
  • 6. Kefalos Beach Paphos
  • 7. Venus Beach Paphos
  • 8. Koskinas Beach Paphos
  • 9. Dimma Beach Paphos
  • 10. St. George Beach Paphos
  • 11. Sandy Beach Paphos
  • 12. Pachyammos Beach Paphos
  • 13. Rikkos Beach Paphos / Geroskipou Beach Paphos
  • 14. Coral Bay Beach Paphos
  • 15. Laourou Beach Paphos / Corallia Beach Paphos
  • 16. Lara Beach / Turtle Beach
• Where We Stayed in Paphos
  • Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa Paphos

Beaches in Paphos Cyprus FAQ

Sandy Beaches Paphos

The closest sandy beach to downtown Paphos is SODAP Beach Paphos.

The three best sandy beaches near Paphos are:

• Sandy Beach Paphos in Chloraka just outside of Paphos.
• Coral Bay Beach
• Geroskipou Beach

Can You Rent Sunbeds and Umbrellas in Paphos?

Yes, they are 2,50€ per sunbed as well as 2,50€ per umbrella.

Beaches in Paphos Public Transport

Your two main bus routes for Paphos beaches are:

• 615 to Coral Bay.
• 611 to Waterpark.

16 Best Beaches in Paphos Cyprus

Paphos Beaches Map

1. Municipal Beach Paphos

4.2 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

Paphos Municipal Beach is not as much a beach as a swimming facility. You can find sunbeds on a concrete platform and stairs leading into the water. Being the closest beach option to downtown Paphos, we found it suitable.

2. Alykes Beach Paphos

4.2 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

Alykes Beach Paphos is one of the most popular beaches in Paphos as it is the only proper beach in downtown Paphos. It is mostly rocky so bring water shoes.

3. Vrysoudia Beach Paphos

4.2 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

Small sandy and rocky beach very close to the heart of downtown Paphos. You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas.

4. SODAP Beach Paphos

4.3 stars on Google ⭐

This is the nicest beach close to downtown Paphos. The sand is soft and it’s great for swimming. You can rent out sunbeds and umbrellas and a beach bar. You can take drinks from Antasia Beach Bar to your sunbed!

5. Lighthouse Beach Paphos / Faros Beach Paphos

3.8 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

The beach itself is sandy but the entrance to the water is rocky. Sunbeds are on the older side. We walked here from downtown Paphos so it’s definitely possible.

Because of its location, it’s a bit windier and some sea grass gets washed to shore.

The Lighthouse Beach Snack Bar provides snacks and drinks.

6. Kefalos Beach Paphos

4.3 stars on Google ⭐

Kefalos Beach Paphos belongs to Kefalos Beach Tourist Village. It’s mostly sandy. There are no facilities but a small bar.

7. Venus Beach Paphos

4.5 stars on Google ⭐

For some people, Venus Beach is the best beach in Paphos. It is a large sandy beach. Swimming is protected by a large rock bank. The beach also has lifeguards. There are sunbeds and umbrellas for hire but there’s also a part without where you can put down your towel. There are showers and toilets as well as a small hut to buy drinks.

The sunsets here are amazing!

This is as far as we walked from downtown Paphos along the Coastal Boardwalk – which was a lovely walk by the way.

8. Koskinas Beach Paphos

5.0 stars on Google ⭐

Small wild sandy beach. The sea is a bit wild and rocky for swimming. Absolutely no facilities. Koskinas Beach Paphos can only be reached via dirt road. It offers fantastic views of the MV Demetrios shipwreck.

9. Dimma Beach Paphos

4.6 stars on Google ⭐

Dimma Beach is located north of Koskinas Beach Paphos. It is a tiny sandy beach with direct access to a road. There are some benches to sit but otherwise, there are no facilities.

From the vantage point of Dimma Beach, the sun sets behind the MV Demetrios shipwreck making it a perfect picture spot.

10. St. George Beach Paphos

4.4 stars on Google ⭐

Not to be confused with St George's Harbour much further north! Small sandy beach with decent infrastructure. There are showers and changing rooms as well as Ammos Beach Kiosk. A ladder leads into the water. As the bay is protected by rocks, it is great for swimming and snorkelling.

11. Sandy Beach Paphos

4.4 stars on Google ⭐

As the name suggests, this is one of the main contestants for the best beach in Paphos. It is located in Chloraka just outside of Paphos. The golden sand is among the best you can get in the Paphos area. There are sunbeds, toilets, showers as well as a lifeguard.

On quiet days, it’s great for families with kids.

On stormy days, this is the best beach in Pahpos for surfing. On days like these, you have to watch out for riptides.

There is a beach bar which plays music all day. The beach is amazing for young travellers as they sometimes have DJs or organise volleyball tournaments.

12. Pachyammos Beach Paphos

4.3 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

Let’s switch direction and head back to the east of Paphos, shall we? Pachyammos Beach Paphos is part of the main hotel and beach strip in Paphos. It is a sandy beach in a protected bay so it’s great for swimming. Most of the backdrop of Pachyammos Beach Paphos is covered by hotels but there is a beach bar where you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas as well as two watersports centres.

13. Rikkos Beach Paphos / Geroskipou Beach Paphos

4.3 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

Geroskipou Municipal Beach is dubbed Riccos Beach because the local Ricco set up a beach bar in 1975 – you can still visit it today!

It is a large sandy beach with great facilities:

• Luna Park kid’s play area.
• CTO Plage Paphos.
• A tennis club and beach volleyball courts.
• Water sports and dive centres.
• Multiple bars and restaurants.
• Lifeguards.
• Sunbeds and umbrellas.

The swimming area is protected with rock banks.

Geroskipou Beach is super family-friendly and one of the most popular beaches in Paphos!

14. Coral Bay Beach Paphos

4.4 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

Coral Bay Beach Paphos is undoubtedly the most famous beach in Paphos. There are even tours leading to Coral Bay – by buggy and by boat. Despite being one of the most popular beaches in Paphos, it never feels too crowded.

The beach is composed of soft sand and the location in a bay makes this beach safe for swimming.

Coral Bay Beach has all the amenities you could hope for: A lifeguard, sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, water sports, cafes, and bars. There’s also a shop nearby. You can even get a massage on the beach. Additionally, the beach is wheelchair accessible.

15. Laourou Beach Paphos / Corallia Beach Paphos

4.4 stars on Google ⭐

Blue Flag

Corallia Beach Paphos or Laourou Beach Paphos is smaller than Coral Bay Beach. The sand is golden and the breakwater provides a calm swimming area.

The facilities are excellent: Showers and toilets, two big restaurants, lifeguards, sunbeds, and umbrellas.

As Corallia Beach is very family-friendly, it can get pretty crowded in the high season.

16. Lara Beach / Turtle Beach

4.6 stars on Google ⭐

Lara Beach is best known for its sea turtle conversation efforts hence it’s also dubbed Turtle Beach.

You can also reach Lara Beach with a 4WD vehicle – don’t even try to take your 2WD rental car. Your best (if not only) option to go is a jeep tour.

There are no facilities on the beach and sunbeds and umbrellas are not allowed to protect the turtle eggs.

Where We Stayed in Paphos

Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa Paphos

• 9.0 / 10 rating on booking.com (4661+ reviews).
• 4 stars.
• ADULTS ONLY.
• All-inclusive option.

We personally chose Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa because we wanted an adults-only hotel with great value for money.

The beach is nice and the swimming is wonderful. When we visited, there were always enough free sunbeds at the pool and on the beach – perfect for beach bums like us.

For relaxation, there’s a wellness centre with a sauna, an indoor pool, and a whirlpool.

We booked the all-inclusive option and were very happy. The food is of good quality. You can choose from a buffet restaurant, a Greek tavern, and an Asian restaurant. The all-inclusive drinks from the bar were tasty – there’s even a swim-up bar.

You can take bus 611 from Kato Paphos or walk along the seafront promenade. Bus 612 takes you directly to the airport.

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