Ayia Napa

Travel Guide

Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa
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Join the party at one of the largest resorts in Cyprus, where the fun happens from dawn until dusk. Doze during the day on pretty beaches or get out into nature.

Ayia Napa is one of the most famous vacation destinations in Cyprus. It is a buzzing, lively place where the sun shines throughout the year and people arrive to relax, play on the beach and dance all night. Join the fun in the sun at this thriving resort.

The resort’s reputation for frivolity is well known. While youthful groups have made up the bulk of Ayia Napa’s clientele for years, today it attracts families and couples with more upscale and quiet developments away from the raucous town center. Discover developments of villas and hotels which have their own beaches.

The town of Ayia Napa has multiple beaches. Join sunbathers on the central Nissi Beach, with its twin bays and plethora of facilities. Head to the beautiful beaches of Makronissos and Landa Beach. Choose from a huge variety of watersports, from banana boating to windsurfing and scuba diving.

The town center is the heart of Ayia Napa’s activities and bars. Enjoy long evenings sipping cocktails and dancing to top DJs in nightclubs or join a bar crawl or foam party. During the day ride a slingshot, dare to try bungee jumping or show off your skills on a bucking bronco.

Visit the 15th-century Ayia Napa Monastery or head to Cactus Park, a sculpture park, for some culture. Experience traditional music and dance at one of the regular festivals held in the town.

Just outside of Ayia Napa is Cape Greco, a delightful national forest park. Spend days hiking, walking or cycling the paths and stopping for a refreshing swim in the waters of Konnos Bay beach.

Travel on one of the dozens of airlines that fly to the Cyprus Larnaca Airport, with extra flights throughout the summer months. From the airport, ride to the resort in about 45 minutes by taxi or shuttle.

Where to stay in Ayia Napa

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Ayia Napa City Center

The pristine beaches and great bars are top of the list for many visitors to Ayia Napa City Center. A stop by Ayia Napa Monastery or Grecian Bay Beach might round out your trip.

Ayia Napa City Center
Nissi Beach in Agyia Napa is definitely the no.1 must see. The turquoise water is everything that you see in pictures on Google. It’s like you’ve landed in a desktop screen saver. This is Cyprus’s most famous beach so be prepared to share it with a handful of other tourists. #waterlust

Nissi

While Nissi isn't home to many top sights, Nissi Beach and Landa Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nissi
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Vathia Gonia

While visiting Vathia Gonia, you might make a stop by sights like Vathia Gonia Beach and Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa.

Vathia Gonia
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Makronissos

If you're spending some time in Makronissos, Landa Beach and Makronissos Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Makronissos
Nissiblu Beach Resort
Nissiblu Beach Resort
5 out of 5
Nissi Avenue 75C, Ayia Napa
The price is P10,332 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
P10,332
P11,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (346 reviews)
Excellent hotel ready to book again
"Excellent room, unobtrusive it attentive service, nice restaurants and bar, indoor pool and spa very good"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Nissiblu Beach Resort
 Melpo Antia Hotel & Suites
Melpo Antia Hotel & Suites
4 out of 5
4, Nissi Avenue, Ayia Napa
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel
"A very nice place with a very nice staff, in the center, gives value for the price as the beds and pillows are less comfortable"

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024

Melpo Antia Hotel & Suites
Grecian Bay Hotel
Grecian Bay Hotel
5 out of 5
Kryo Nero Avenue 32, Ayia Napa
The price is P9,661 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P9,661
P10,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)
"We had a great stay!"

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025

Grecian Bay Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aktea Beach Village
Aktea Beach Village
4 out of 5
Neophytou Poullou 10, Ayia Napa
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
"Went in quiet winter season for a week (end of feb/ start of march) almost everything shut nearby but hotel was fine, staff friendly and helpful. Didn't realise I'd have to pay extra for sauna (10 euros/ hour) but food etc was fine and place was clean."

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Aktea Beach Village
River View Boutique
River View Boutique
3 out of 5
Misiaouli and Kavazoglou, Ayia Napa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Everything perfect , good location , good price , apartment with really good condition and clean , friendly staff ."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

River View Boutique
A. Maos Hotel Apartments
A. Maos Hotel Apartments
3 out of 5
30 Demokratias Str., Ayia Napa
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree ...
7.6/10 Good! (133 reviews)
"Really nice staff. Friendly and helpful. Lovely big bed, nice balcony. Pillows weren’t great. But an area that was far enough away from the strip that it was quiet. Very good value for money"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

A. Maos Hotel Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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