It is sited on a peninsula known as Paphos point which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, at the south western end of the island.

[1][2] Built in 1888, when Cyprus was under British administration, the island was a key military base protecting the route of ships travelling through the Suez Canal to the colonies.

The light acted as a landfall marker for shipping destined for Paphos harbour from Britain.

[1] The 20m high whitewashed masonry tower has a single gallery and lantern.

Enclosing the tower is a compound containing the keeper's house and outbuildings.