Ayia Napa
Cyprus · Famagusta District · 20 m
Description
Ayia Napa (Agia Napa) is the busiest resort in Cyprus and the island's best known party town, built around a sixteenth century monastery that still stands quietly in the middle of the nightlife. Nissi Beach and Makronissos draw crowds to fine white sand and water that stays turquoise and shallow far out. The coast east of town breaks into sea caves, arches and small coves cut into pale limestone. Beyond the clubs the town runs a working fishing harbour, a sculpture park on the cliffs and the largest underwater sculpture museum in the Mediterranean. Out of season the resort empties almost entirely.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Nissi Beach
- Ayia Napa nightlife and club strip
- Ayia Napa Monastery
- Makronissos Beach
- Sea Caves and Cavo Greco arches
- WaterWorld Waterpark
- Ayia Napa harbour and boat trips
- MUSAN underwater sculpture museum
- Ayia Napa Sculpture Park
- Landa Beach and Pantachou
- Love Bridge rock arch
- Makronissos tombs
- Thalassa Municipal Museum of the Sea
- Cape Greco sunset cruises
- Scuba diving on the eastern reefs
- Ayia Thekla chapel and beach
- Cyprus Cactus Park