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Just offshore, between Paphos and Limassol, there is a sea stack that is believed to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The waves crash at the base of the rock to form a pillar of foam out of which she is said to have emerged. The site attracts a large number of visitors because of its status in mythology.
There is a local legend that states that anyone that swims around the rock will be beautiful throughout eternity. The sea is rough and climbing on Aphrodite's Rock is prohibited but there are sheltered beaches and a restaurant nearby.
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