Beach
Latchi Beach
Short answer
The beach stretching either side of Latchi harbour is a mix of fine pebbles and sand with clear water. It is a practical swim before or after a Blue Lagoon boat trip, with tavernas and cafés a few steps away.
The beach at a glance
- Is it good for swimming?
- Yes
- Is it family friendly?
- Partly — Pebbles — water shoes help.
- Is there shade?
- Partly — From umbrellas where rented.
- Are there facilities?
- Partly — Harbour tavernas and cafés nearby.
- Is there parking?
- Yes — Around the harbour.
- Are there sunbeds?
- Not yet verified
- Is it good for snorkelling?
- Partly — Around rocky sections.
- Is it crowded?
- moderate
Best time to visit
Late afternoon, followed by dinner at the harbour.
How to get there
In Latchi, about 45 minutes' drive north of Paphos via Polis.
Plan around it
Day trip
Polis & Latchi
The relaxed north coast: Blue Lagoon boats, the Baths of Aphrodite and a fish lunch at the harbour.
- Polis & Latchi
- Full day
Beach
Blue Lagoon (Akamas)
Turquoise anchorage off the northern Akamas, usually reached by boat from Latchi.
- Akamas Peninsula
Attraction
Baths of Aphrodite
Shaded grotto pool of legend near Latchi, and the start of the Akamas nature trails.
- Akamas Peninsula
- 20 minutes (pool) · 2–4 hours (trails)
- Free
Itinerary
3 Days in Paphos
Three days in Paphos, planned geographically: ancient Kato Paphos, a north-coast day with the Blue Lagoon, and the Old Town plus Aphrodite's coast.
- 3 days
- Car: optional
Itinerary
4 Days in Paphos
Four days in Paphos: ancient sites, the Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's coast and a loop through a monastery, wine villages and Coral Bay.
- 4 days
- Car: yes
Itinerary
5 Days in Paphos
Five days in Paphos: ancient sites, the Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's coast, the wine villages and a day in the wild western Akamas.
- 5 days
- Car: yes