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Kato Paphos has its own beaches but many visitors prefer to head for Coral Bay and its 2km stretch of sand. (Near the shoreline you can sometimes see deposits of what looks like salmon-pink sand but is actually fine coral - hence the name!) The bay has all the amenities that you would expect from such a popular beach, including beach beds and umbrellas, a couple of cafes and all the usual water sports. Swimming is particularly pleasant here and the sea remains warm into early December.
The lively resort of Coral Bay offers self-catering and hotel accommodation, shops, bars and restaurants and is easily accessible by public transport.
Located 1km further along the main road from Coral Bay is Corallia (the local Paphos buses 10 and 15 terminate here). The long stretch of its sandy beach curves round two bays and there are a couple of small islands in the first bay which form a natural wind break. Quieter than Coral Bay, the area has just a few shops and restaurants and is very peaceful.
Places of interest/activities in and around the Coral Bay/ Corallia area include: Snake George Reptile Park; the Sea Caves, beaches and watersports.
Cydive sites in this area are: Pistol Bay, Sparx Grotto, Moray Cove, Octopus Point and Cynthiana.
Heading west just a short drive down the coast is the small fishing harbour of Agios Georgios, which sits in a breakwater in front of a small island, and was formerly the important settlement of 'Drepanum' in Roman times. It is now primarily known for its small, quiet shingle beach and its three or four good souvla and fish restaurants.If you have only a short time to spare, it’s worthwhile timing your visit to coincide with sundown – from late spring to early winter the sunset here must be one of the most dramatic in Cyprus. Just up from the shingle bay are some natural rock caves through which you can clamber and, to the north, you can see the start of the totally unspoilt nature reserve of the Akamas peninsula.
Cydive sites in this area are: White River, St George’s Harbour; Island’s Drop; and Yeronisos Caves
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