There are few settings more fitting for a romantic film than a beach at dusk, and on Tuesday 28 July 2026 the Πετρίδειο Ίδρυμα makes exactly that pairing happen. The foundation brings its open-air cinema series back to Venus Bleu beach in Paphos, this time with Pretty Woman — the 1990 classic that has lost none of its warmth or wit across the decades — projected against the backdrop of the sea and a sky full of stars.
Screening begins at 20:30, a well-judged hour when the last of the day's heat has eased and the coastline settles into that particular golden-blue calm that defines a Cypriot summer night. Venus Bleu is a natural amphitheatre of sorts: the gentle sound of waves provides an ambient score that no indoor venue could replicate, and the open horizon gives the whole experience a sense of occasion.
Admission is entirely free — no tickets, no reservations, no barriers of any kind. The event is open to everyone: couples looking for an effortlessly romantic evening, families with children, visitors exploring Paphos for the first time, and locals who simply want to spend a summer night well. The Πετρίδειο Ίδρυμα has built a reputation for making culture accessible, and this screening is a clear expression of that commitment.
Arrive a little early to find a good spot on the sand, bring a blanket or a low chair, and settle in. Events like this tend to draw a crowd, and rightly so — cinema under the open sky, by the sea, for free, is a combination that is hard to improve upon.
— Source: eventor.com.cy