Aphrodite was the goddess of love. According to mythology she was born from the foam of the sea off the shore of Paphos. She had a prestigious sanctuary in Pilaipafos (present Kouklia) where she was worshipped for nearly 2000 years. She was the Great Goddess of Cyprus.

Aphrodite was sometimes called Einalia Aphrodite, which means Marine Aphrodite. Aphrodite of Cyprus was not only the goddess of love but also the goddess of the sea. Do not forget that she was born from the foam of the sea.

She was the patron of sea-travellers. Atheneus, a Greek author, narrated that a rich merchant from Naucratis in Egypt, called Erostrate, had come as a pilgrim to the sanctuary of Aphrodite in Palaipafos. There he bought a small figurine of goddess.

On his trip back his ship weathered a storm. All the passengers in great fear begged the statue of Aphrodite to save them. Aphrodite the 3rd cent. B.C. wrote: Gazing at the sanctuary of Marine kypris..

3 Bedroom detached villa

The master bedroom is situated on the ground floor facing the sea with a large bathroom. Elegant bars separate the kitchen and hall from the lounge areas

The lounge is a comfortably furnished and equipped with a satellite TV, CD player radio and DVD. The fitted kitchen has kettle, toaster, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, electric oven and an electric plated stove, microwave, full set of crockery. The two bedrooms on the first floor are both en suite with large balcony to enjoy the view, table and chairs.

The barbeque (gazebo) areas have a table and chairs. The pool is 9 m x 4,5 m and surrounded by sun beds, umbrellas, there is also an out door shower.

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