Published · Facts checked 25 September 2026 against the sources below
The coast around Coral Bay has a beach for most moods: sheltered sandy bays with lifeguards, a quiet pebbly cove, the rocky shore of the sea caves and, further north, the protected turtle beaches of the Akamas. Coral Bay beach is about 5 km from the villa, the Sea Caves about 2 km and the Akamas National Park about 5 km.
Three of the beaches below, Coral Bay, Laourou and Kafizis, were awarded Blue Flags for 2026, and Visit Cyprus lists lifeguards at all three from April to October. We checked every detail against official sources in September 2026, but facilities and rules can change, so check on the day.
The beaches at a glance
- Coral Bay: golden sand, calm and shallow water, lifeguards. The easy choice with young children.
- Laourou: golden sand and calm water, the next beach along.
- Kafizis (Maniki): small pebbles and deeper water, near Agios Georgios.
- The sea caves: a rocky coast for walks and views rather than a sandy beach.
- Lara and Toxeftra: protected turtle-nesting beaches in the Akamas.
- Paphos town: several Blue Flag beaches, a bus ride away.
Coral Bay beach
Coral Bay beach is 500 metres of deep golden sand, enclosed by two limestone headlands and backed by greenery. Visit Cyprus describes its water as clean, calm and shallow, and calls it a popular choice for families with children.
It has the full set of facilities: toilets, showers, changing rooms, sunbeds and umbrellas, bins and recycling bins, and water sports. Lifeguards are on duty from April to October, the beach has disabled access, and there’s car parking and a bus stop nearby. Restaurants, fish taverns, cafés, bars and kiosks are close by, so lunch is never far away.
Villa Prasino
Peyia
5 km
Coral Bay beach
Approximate distance from the villa.
Coral Bay is the natural base for this stretch of coast; our villa near Coral Bay page explains where the villa sits in relation to it.
Laourou beach
Laourou is the next beach north-west of Coral Bay. Visit Cyprus describes golden sands and calm, clean water, with toilets, showers, changing rooms, sunbeds, umbrellas and water sports, car parking, and lifeguards from April to October. Like Coral Bay, it was awarded a Blue Flag for 2026, so it’s an easy switch if you fancy a different view.
Kafizis (Maniki) beach
Near Agios Georgios, further up the coast, Kafizis, also called Maniki, is a small, quiet beach of small pebbles. Its water is clean but rather deep, so it suits confident swimmers more than toddlers, and rocks in and out of the water give it a wilder look. There are toilets, showers, changing rooms, sunbeds and umbrellas, a hotel and a restaurant on the beach, lifeguards from April to October, car parking and disabled access. Pack water shoes for the pebbles.
The 616 bus runs from Coral Bay up to Peyia and on to Agios Georgios several times a day.
The sea caves: a coast to explore
About 2 km from the villa, the sea caves are a rocky coastline rather than a beach. Over thousands of years the sea has worn the rock into caves, sculpted formations and small islets, and in places the shore stands 20 metres high. The municipality notes that seals occasionally rest here, and the Edro III, a cargo ship that went aground on the rocks on 8 December 2011, is still there.
Come for the views and a walk along the top, in sturdy shoes, and keep children well back from the edge. There’s a map on our Sea Caves page.
Lara and Toxeftra: the turtle beaches
Further north, in the Akamas, the beaches of Lara and Toxeftra are part of the Lara–Toxeftra Turtle Reserve, created in 1989 to protect the nesting beaches of green and loggerhead turtles. According to the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, the turtles nest from mid-May to the end of September.
These are protected nesting sites, so treat them gently and take everything home with you. The Akamas National Park is about 5 km from the villa; see our Akamas page.
The Blue Lagoon
On the far side of the Akamas peninsula, near Latchi, the Blue Lagoon is famous for its colour. Visit Cyprus describes clear water in shades of blue over a sandy bottom about 10 metres deep, and says it’s reached from the shore or by boat.
Paphos town beaches
If you’re spending a day in Paphos, several of the town’s beaches were also awarded 2026 Blue Flags, among them Faros, the Municipal Baths, Alikes, Vrysoudi A and B, and Pachyammos 1 and 2, as well as Geroskipou Public Beach. Bus 615 runs between Coral Bay and the Tombs of the Kings bus station in Kato Paphos.
Which beach for which day?
- With babies and toddlers: Coral Bay or Laourou, for calm, shallow water, lifeguards in season, and toilets and showers.
- For confident swimmers: Kafizis, where the water is deeper and there’s a quieter feel.
- For photos and a walk: the sea caves, especially if you want to see the Edro III.
- For wild nature: Lara and Toxeftra, by day and by the reserve’s rules.
- For a day trip with snorkels: the Blue Lagoon, where Visit Cyprus notes small fish among the rocks in the bay.
Accessible beaches
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism’s list of accessible beaches (revised June 2024) rates Coral Bay as fully accessible: a wooden or plastic ramp lets a wheelchair user go from the beach into the sea, and there are accessible toilets and parking. Coral Bay also has a floating wheelchair, free to use; ask the lifeguards. Kafizis is listed as partially accessible, with a ramp or path to part of the beach but not into the sea.
In the Paphos district, the Seatrac system, a solar-powered seat on a rail that takes you into the sea, is at Geroskipou Municipal Beach, at Latchi and at Polis Chrysochous Municipal Beach.
Getting to the beaches
Coral Bay has a bus stop nearby, and Coral Bay, Laourou and Kafizis all have car parking. Without a car, bus 615 runs between Paphos and Coral Bay, and bus 616 from Coral Bay up to Peyia and on to Agios Georgios, near Kafizis. A single ticket is €2, paid in cash on the bus. We also hire out two mountain bikes for €10 a day (minimum one week).
Beach safety
Swim where the lifeguards are: at Coral Bay, Laourou and Kafizis they’re on duty from April to October. Keep well back from the edges at the sea caves, follow the rules on the turtle beaches, and remember that 112 is the emergency number for ambulance, police and fire.
When the sea is warm enough
Visit Cyprus puts the sea above 22 °C from June to November, reaching about 27 °C in August, and around 16–17 °C from January to March. For the full picture, see our guide to Paphos weather by month.
Beach kit from the villa
We hire out snorkels and paddle boards for €5 a day, and a car for €25 a day if you’d like to try a different beach each day (both for a minimum of one week).
After the beach, your own pool
Back at the villa there’s a 6 × 12 m diving pool lined with sun loungers and palm trees, and a hot tub on the terrace beside it, just for your group. Pool heating is available as an optional extra for cooler months.
See our villa with a private pool, then check availability and rates for your dates.
