Spending A Day At Blue Lagoon In Paphos, Cyprus

Blue Lagoon is by far the most popular touristic beach in Akamas. The lagoon is also sometimes referred to as Chamili Bay, and is the largest bay in the Akamas district. What makes it so popular is its gorgeous, crystal clear, sky-blue waters, and the shelter that the large bay provides. 

If you are visiting Cyprus, Blue Lagoon in Akamas is definitely a must-see destination.

If you’re looking for a great swimming beach, Blue Lagoon is ideal! The bay is mostly sand, and quite shallow which makes it great for kids. The water is extremely warm, because the bay is so sheltered, and in summer it can reach up to 30 degrees Celsius. 

In the middle of the bay, you’ll find a small reef which has a fair amount of fish, shells and other marine life. Make sure to pack in your goggles, snorkel and underwater camera if you have one so that you can make the most of this snorkelling opportunity.

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Getting to Blue Lagoon is a bit challenging to reach by land. If you are going in a rental car, it’s best that it be a capable 4x4 to handle the rough terrain and dirt roads leading to the lagoon. It is also quite easy to get lost when driving to Blue lagoon so ensure that you have your Google Maps handy.

The more popular option of getting to Blue Lagoon is hiring a boat from Latsi. Even if you hire a low powered boat, the boat trip should only take you 30 minutes.

There are also many tours to Blue Lagoon available, departing from most of the touristic towns in Cyprus.

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Blue Lagoon can get quite crowded as it is one of the most popular destinations on the island, and its magical turquoise waters draw in tourists of all kinds. If you want to avoid the crowds, its best to go as early as possible.

If you are hiring a boat, it’s important to keep a lookout for amateurs and reckless drivers. The last thing you want on your holiday is a collision with another boat.

Blue Lagoon, and the whole of Cyprus, has experienced much littering and vandalism at the hands of tourists. Ensure that you leave the gorgeous Blue Lagoon just the way you found it, by taking all of your litter with you.

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