Adonis Baths

Entrance to Adonis Baths includes access to the freshwater pool, a decking area for lounging in the sun, and several rope swings, as well as a small on-site museum set in an old watermill. The baths are often visited as part of all-terrain vehicle tours that tour the rugged countryside around Paphos, including the Akamas Peninsula.

• The Adonis Baths are an excellent place to cool down on a hot day.
• Bring cash to pay the entrance fee.
• There are restrooms, a snack bar, and changing facilities at the site.
• The road to the baths is steep, rough, and unpaved. It’s best tackled by a four-wheel drive or ATV.

The baths are situated near Koili village, about a 30-minute drive from Paphos. If you don’t have access to a four-wheel drive it’s best to go as part of an organized tour that includes transport.

The waters at the pool are cool and refreshing so it’s best to go in summer, when temperatures are high. The baths are relatively small and can become busy; visit in the morning or mid-afternoon to avoid crowds.

Travelers with a keen interest in Greek mythology may also want to pay a visit to the Baths of Aphrodite, a secluded cave on the Akamas Peninsula. As with Adonis Baths, it’s believed the goddess of love bathed here, and often brought her lovers here too. The Baths of Aphrodite are not open to swimmers although there are some pretty walking trails around the surrounding gardens.

Yes, you can swim at the Adonis Baths after paying the entrance fee to the site. The swimming area is a large natural rock pool below a waterfall, and there are also rope swings if you’d like to make a more dramatic entrance into the water.

Yes, the Adonis Baths facilities include changing rooms, restrooms, and a small café. It is a good idea to bring cash, not just to pay the entrance fee but also to buy food at the café. The restrooms are available only after paying to enter, so plan accordingly before leaving.

You can visit a variety of attractions near the Adonis Baths, mostly along the coast. Many guided tours from Paphos include a stop at the Adonis Baths, alongside the Sea Caves and the Edro III Shipwreck. Farther north, you can visit Avakas Gorge and the Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station.

Yes, children can visit the Adonis Baths, although parents should carefully supervise young children as areas around the waterfall can be slippery. Young children also may have difficulty with the low temperatures of the water. Children receive a small discount on the entrance fee.

Generally, the best time of year to visit the Adonis Baths is during the hot summer months of July and August when taking the cold water of the Adonis Baths can cool you off. If you’re not a swimmer, consider fall or spring when the area is less busy.

Yes, you can visit the Adonis Baths independently rather than with a guided tour. However, getting to the Adonis Baths does come with challenges, from driving on uneven dirt roads to navigating there, as GPS devices and map apps do not provide the correct route to reach it from Paphos.