Faros Beach — faros meaning lighthouse in Greek — sits at the northern end of Kato Paphos, beneath the working lighthouse on the cliff and at the seaward edge of the Paphos Archaeological Park. The beach is a mix of small sand stretches and limestone rock shelves, with shallow tide-pools at the rocky end and proper bathing where the sand opens out. It is the closest "real beach" to Annabelle on foot — a half-hour walk along the seafront promenade.
Faros is busier than the rocky shoreline directly in front of Annabelle and quieter than Coral Bay. A middle option, in scale and character. The water is clear, the seabed mixes sand and stone, and the lighthouse on the cliff gives the place its quiet character.
Sand, Rock, and Lighthouse
The beach divides naturally into three:
- The southern end — closer to the Archaeological Park, mostly sand, a kiosk for cold drinks in the bathing season.
- The central rocks — limestone shelves and shallow tide-pools, good for snorkelling at slack water and for children investigating rock-pool life.
- The northern end, beneath the lighthouse — sandier again, often quieter, with a long view back across the bay to the seafront.
Lifeguards work the central beach in season. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for rent in summer. The kiosk at the southern end serves coffee, cold drinks, and simple snacks.
From Annabelle
A half-hour walk north along the seafront promenade, or five minutes by taxi. The walk is flat and pleasant; the promenade carries you past the archaeological park, the lighthouse rises above as you approach. Many Annabelle guests favour Faros for an afternoon swim that doesn't need a car — pool day at the hotel, sea day at the lighthouse.
Pair the visit with the Paphos Archaeological Park directly inland — the two together make a clean morning-archaeology, afternoon-sea day.
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