Ayia Napa

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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 Vathia Gonia 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 P17,843 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
P17,843
P19,448 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (388 reviews)
"Simply great !"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Nissiblu Beach Resort
Atlantica Panthea Resort
Atlantica Panthea Resort
4 out of 5
20 Nissi Avenue, Ayia Napa, Famagusta District
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are ...
7.8/10 Good! (263 reviews)
1-night stay
"Breakfast very good. Room was not very clean. Ants everywhere, spider webs in corners, no hand soap available. Swimming pool clean and quite large. Lifeguards very friendly."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024

Atlantica Panthea Resort
Cosmo Napa Hotel
Cosmo Napa Hotel
3.5 out of 5
24 Yianni Ritsou, Ayia Napa, Ammochostos
The price is P6,999 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P6,999
P7,629 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
"Staff was excellent the man that took care of the breakfast bar was magnificent he was very helpful staff overall very helpful but it’s just one issue I had with one of the staff about outsides food being consumed in the hotel as it was only allowed to be consumed in your room we brought two drinks ..."

Reviewed on May 3, 2025

Cosmo Napa 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.
Mia hotel apartment
Mia hotel apartment
3 out of 5
14 Misiaouli & Kavazoglou, Ayia Napa, Famagusta
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Hotel jest niewielki, co wg mnie jest ogromnym plusem, położony 200 m od centrum miasta, jednak w spokojniejszej okolicy pozbawonej hałasu, blisko średniowiecznego, zabytkowego monastyru Ayia Napa . Bardzo miła i przyjazna atmosfera , którą tworzą pracujący tam ludzie, starający się zapewnić najlepsze ..."

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

Mia hotel apartment
Petrosana Hotel Apartments
Petrosana Hotel Apartments
2 out of 5
Gianni Ritsou, 7, Ayia Napa
Stay at this aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (78 reviews)
"Basic, very clean. Lovely staff. Didn’t use the pool or pool bar as we went to the beach each day but it looked fine with an ample amount of sunbeds. Would stay again. We had a late flight and the staff very kindly gave us a towel when we came to pick up our bags so we could shower. Couldn’t ask ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Petrosana Hotel Apartments
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (136 reviews)
"Nice and comfortable, food location for quiet time after night life"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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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