According to the legend, Petra tou Romiou (Πέτρα του Ρωμιού – Rock of the Greek) is the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (aka Venus).
The present name Petra tou Romiou associates the place with the exploits of the hero Basil as told in the Digenes Akritas. Basil was half-Greek (Romios) and half-Arabic, hence the name Digenes (two-blood). Legend tells that the Christian Basil hurled the huge rock from the Troodos Mountains to keep off the invading Saracens.
Petra tou Romiou is a famous Cyprus landmark, widely depicted on post cards and tourist brochures.
Petra tou Romiou
Up at the tourist pavilion
Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, emerging from the foam in this very area.
Up at the tourist pavilion
Up at the tourist pavilion
Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, emerging from the foam in this very area.
Up at the tourist pavilion
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