Governor's Beach
Small coves of dark sand beneath bright white chalk cliffs east of Limassol, with clear water and a striking contrast of colours.
Photo: Dmitry Panov / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Governor's Beach is a string of coves near Pentakomo, roughly halfway between Limassol and Larnaca. White cliffs drop to grey sand, and rocky ledges create natural swimming spots with good visibility for snorkelling.
It is popular with Limassol locals on summer weekends and much quieter outside the season.
Good to know
Some coves are reached by steps or short paths. Water shoes help on the rocky entries.
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