Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus: Ancient Petra tou Romiou Near Paphos

Aphrodite's Rock, locally known as Petra tou Romiou, sits on the south-western coast of Cyprus in the Paphos district near the village of Kouklia, alongside the old B6 national road. The ancient site draws tourists, nature enthusiasts and lovers of mythology linked to the goddess Aphrodite, and is considered a major cultural symbol of Cyprus with roots in antiquity.