Baths Of Aphrodite Photo: Baths Of Aphrodite

About 48 kilometers North of Paphos, you can find one of the most romantic places in Cyprus – Aphrodite's bathhouse. This magical place is located on the territory of the protected Akamas Peninsula.

An ancient legend says that there used to take water treatments the goddess of love, youth and beauty Aphrodite once settled on the island. This was also the meeting place of the beautiful goddess with her lover Adonis. But Artemis learned of a secret connection between the two lovers, decided to kill Adonis. Locals say that the blood of the murdered young men turned into beautiful roses and tears Aphrodite's rose anemones. The goddess was so sad about a loved one that Zeus took pity on her and decided that Adonis every year will be returning for eight months to his beloved, and four months will hold in the underworld. It also became a symbol of the changing seasons – decay and rebirth of nature Cyprus.

Bath is a charming place, surrounded by dense thickets. Under the natural canopy of the limestone cliffs is a small semi-circular pond, where growing old Fig tree. It is believed that bathing in this pond gives youth and helps to preserve the beauty.

Baths of Aphrodite is a short distance from the sea with a small pebble beach and crystal clear water. In addition, near the thermal baths located open area, great views of the sea and surroundings. Also there you can stroll along one of two paths, named in honor of Aphrodite and Adonis.

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