10 Best Beaches in Paphos (2026)

Paphos is the west's beach capital: in July 2026 the district had 13 Blue Flag beaches, more than Larnaca and Limassol combined. Here are the 10 we would pick, from the organised town beaches of Kato Paphos to the wild sand of the Akamas, with the facilities the official pages confirm.

How many Blue Flag beaches does Paphos have in 2026?

According to the CYMEPA figures reported in July 2026, Paphos district had 13 Blue Flag beaches out of 46 in Cyprus: 7 in Paphos municipality, 3 in Geroskipou and 3 in the Akamas municipality around Pegeia. Four of them offer facilities for people with mobility difficulties under the Blue Flag scheme, and the Deputy Ministry of Tourism's own accessible beaches list for 2026 is longer still. For the full island list, see our Blue Flag beaches guide.

The 10 best beaches in Paphos at a glance

1. Coral Bay

Why it made the list: a 500-metre crescent of deep golden sand between two limestone headlands, often ranked among the region's loveliest beaches, with a 2026 Blue Flag.

Where it is: Pegeia, in the Akamas municipality, with a bus stop nearby.

Facilities: toilets, showers, changing rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports and car parking. Lifeguards from April to October. It is on the 2026 fully accessible list with both a Seatrac and a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: families with children, thanks to clean, calm, shallow water. See our Pegeia area guide.

2. Lighthouse (Faros) Beach

Why it made the list: about 400 metres of deep golden sand with wide views, and the archaeological sites of Kato Paphos on its doorstep.

Where it is: the west end of Paphos town, near the medieval castle and harbour, the Paphos mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings.

Facilities: toilets, showers, changing rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas, parking, a children's playground, a beach volleyball court and nature trails. Lifeguards from April to October. Fully accessible with a floating wheelchair in 2026.

Who it suits: confident swimmers (the water tends to be wavy) and anyone pairing a swim with sightseeing. Our Kato Paphos area guide covers the neighbourhood.

3. Alykes Beach

Why it made the list: a small, calm beach right in the heart of the Kato Paphos tourist area.

Where it is: Kato Paphos, about 200 metres long, with a bus stop nearby.

Facilities: toilets, changing rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports and car parking. Lifeguards from April to October. The Deputy Ministry lists it as fully accessible with a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: residents and visitors staying in town who want a quick, calm swim.

4. Vrysoudia A Beach

Why it made the list: described by Visit Cyprus as Paphos's main organised coast, with clean, calm, shallow water.

Where it is: off Poseidonos Avenue in central Kato Paphos; about 300 metres long.

Facilities: toilets, showers, changing rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports and parking. Lifeguards from April to October. The 2026 list includes "Vrysoudia A – Sodap" as fully accessible with a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: families with children. Vrysoudia B next door also has a 2026 Blue Flag.

5. Municipal Baths Beach (Dimotika Bania)

Why it made the list: a busy little beach of sand and wooden decking, only about 300 metres from the castle.

Where it is: off Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Paphos; about 100 metres long.

Facilities: sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms and parking. Lifeguards from April to October. Fully accessible with a floating wheelchair. Concerts are held here.

Who it suits: strong swimmers, as the water is deep, and people who like a town-centre buzz.

6. Geroskipou Municipal Beach

Why it made the list: about 400 metres of beach "full of life", with water sports, tournaments and concerts, and one of three Geroskipou Blue Flags in 2026.

Where it is: Geroskipou, in Paphos district.

Facilities: sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, parking, water sports and a children's playground. Lifeguards from April to October. It has both a Seatrac and a floating wheelchair on the 2026 list.

Who it suits: families (calm, shallow water) and wheelchair users. Read our Geroskipou area guide.

7. Laourou (Corallia) Beach

Why it made the list: a fully organised golden-sand beach that the Akamas municipality calls the "cosmopolitan beach" of Pegeia, with a 2026 Blue Flag.

Where it is: Pegeia, reachable by bus, car or bicycle.

Facilities: water sports, sunbeds and umbrellas to rent, and a lifeguard employed by the municipality in summer. Listed as partially accessible in 2026 (a ramp or path onto the beach, but not into the sea).

Who it suits: water sports fans who want something a little different from Coral Bay.

8. Polis Chrysochous

Why it made the list: calm, shallow, clean water among greenery, and two organised options in one small town.

Where it is: Polis Chrysochous. The camping-site beach (Dasoudi) cannot be reached on foot, only by bike, bus or car.

Facilities: at the camping-site beach, sunbeds, umbrellas, toilets, showers, changing rooms, parking, water sports and disabled access, with lifeguards from April to October. Separately, Polis Chrysochous Municipal Beach is on the 2026 fully accessible list with a Seatrac and a floating wheelchair.

Who it suits: campers and families. See our Polis area guide and camping guide.

9. Latchi

Why it made the list: three organised, fully accessible beach sections in one harbour village, and the gateway to the Akamas coast.

Where it is: Neo Chorio, Paphos district. Cyprus Mail points to secluded coves along the coast between Latsi and Pomos.

Facilities: the Deputy Ministry lists Latchi A, B and C as fully accessible, all with floating wheelchairs and Latchi C also with a Seatrac. Nearby Takkas beach in Neo Chorio has a Seatrac too.

Who it suits: wheelchair users and anyone heading out on a boat. See our Latchi area guide and boat trips guide.

10. Lara Bay

Why it made the list: the wildest beach on this list and one of the island's most important nesting areas for green and loggerhead turtles.

Where it is: the Akamas Peninsula. The road is rough and a 4x4 is often recommended for the final stretch.

Facilities: none to speak of: no sunbeds, bars or cafés, and no lifeguard is mentioned. Bring water, food and shade.

Who it suits: nature lovers who want quiet. Parts of the bay are protected during the nesting season: do not disturb marked nests, do not put umbrellas in protected areas and leave nothing behind. Combine it with the Avakas Gorge.

Practical tips for Paphos beaches

• Lifeguard season: April to October at the organised beaches on this list. Swim near a staffed tower; shifts finish in the late afternoon.
• Accessibility: Seatrac and floating wheelchairs are free to use; the lifeguard can help.
• Sunbed prices were not published on the official pages we checked at the time of writing (October 2026).
• Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou) is a sea stack for sunrise and sunset views rather than a swimming beach, according to Cyprus Mail.

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