Places You Should Visit in Cyprus
Paphos is full of beautiful places you can visit! With the help of our car rentals you can easily find all of the main attractions in Paphos and make a beautiful day with your family. From the famous shipwreck, The zoo, Aphrodite Water park and the legendary Aphrodite Rock's, these places are definitely not to miss out on! But its not just Paphos, there is no limit to where you want to go. Visit the Famous White Sand Nissi beach in Ayia napa and explore all of the main attractions on the island!
Aphrodite Rock's
According to one legend, this rock is the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite, perhaps owing to the foaming waters around the rock fragments, and for this reason it is known as Aphrodite’s Rock. Gaia (Mother Earth) asked one of her sons, Cronus, to mutilate his father, Uranus (Sky). Cronus cut off Uranus’ testicles and threw them into the sea.
Similarly, the local version indicates that Aphrodite’s Rock is a part of the lower body of Uranus. This legend says that Cronus ambushed his father and cut him below the waist with a scythe. Uranus, as he tried to escape flying, lost parts of his truncated body and testicles into the sea. A white foam appeared from which a maiden arose, the waves first taking her to Kythera and then bringing her to Cyprus. The maiden, named Aphrodite, went to the assembly of gods from Cyprus. The Romans widely referred to her as Venus.
Aphrodite Rock’s is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cyprus. According to legends, if you swim around the Rock 3 times you will forever be in love
Edro III Shipwreck
The EDRO III was a cargo ship, built in 1966 by Kaldnes Mekaniske Verksted at Tønsberg in Norway.
he Sierra Leone-flagged EDRO III ran aground off Pegeia on 8 October 2011 in heavy seas, during a voyage to Rhodes, from Limassol, Cyprus with a cargo of plasterboard. At the time of the accident, the ship had nine crew members – seven Albanians and two Egyptians. The crew were rescued and airlifted to the safety of Paphos by a local British Military helicopter.
The EDRO III is more than 80 metres (260 ft) in length, weighing about 2,300–2500 tons. The ship lies on the sea rocks at an angle of 11–12 degrees near the sea cave area. Together with Germany’s CIMEXTA Vessel Salvage Company, the task of safe removal of all diesel, hydrocarbons and marine pollutants on board the vessel, and making the hull watertight was awarded to a Cypriot marine salvage company. This was completed in October 2013. Due to the danger involved, nobody is allowed on the ship.
Peyia Municipality which is the regional administrative authority where Edro III resides has mentioned that there were several studies and attempts to tow the shipwreck, all of which were abandoned due to the difficulty of the project. There are officially no current plans for its removal.
Nissi Beach
The Nissi beach is again one of the most famous white sand beaches located in Ayia Napa. The beach stretches for 500 meters and the water is so clear that it has been awarded the blue flag! By the Nissi beach you will also find the Nissi bar where you can drink coctails and other alcoholic drinks, Eat from different kinds of food and also has ice cream.
You can also find a watersports facility there where you can go on a Jet-ski, parasailing etc. It is also full of Kiosks so if you forget a towel or suns cream there is no need to worry you can find everything there near by.
Sometimes there is also a foam party there since Ayia napa has got to keep up its reputation as a party island!
Although it is called a party island family’s can also relax there but if your coming to the island for historical places, more quieter beaches, than Paphos is definitely more recommended.
In Ayia Napa you can also find the famous Protaras beach named “Fig tree bay” Where it is worth snorkelling and swimming to the Gigantic rock you can find in the middle of the sea. Because you will most likely see thousands of fishes swimming close to you underneath the crystal clear waters.
There is alot more to the island!
Cyprus has a lot more to offer! Explore the whole island with the help of our car rental services, And have an unforgettable holiday.
Explore villages, Taste all kinds of wines in Paphos and visit the troodos mountains! Rent a car for more than 8 days and have free transfer from the Paphos Airport and to the Paphos airport after your Rental period has expired
We offer Automatic, New model cars without deposit and with insurance! Let us help you and give you advice based on your interest of where to visit Cyprus.
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