Above: Picture of Aphrodite Cyprus is famously known for being the mythical birthplace of the Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of love and beauty. It is said that the goddess emerged fully grown from the foam that gathered around the genitals of the god Ouranos (Uranus) after his son Cronos (Kronos) slashed it off. Back then, it was believed that only Ge, the Earth and Ouranos existed. Cronos was told by his mother Ge to mutilate his father Ouranos. Cronos did as he was ... Read More

Above: A spectacular sunset at the Rock of Aphrodite When you do need to get away from work, riging phones and the strain of daily grind, then a drive to the Petra Tou Romiou may be the thing for you. The Petra Tou Romiou is an Ancient Greek Shrine about 25 km east of Pafos and 9km east of Kouklia. The journey would begin by accessing the old road to Pafos from Limassol, hence avoiding the hassles of traffic or other motorists. In the ... Read More