Ayia Napa, located southeast of the islands coast, is reputable for its tourist resort all over Europe. It is one of Cyprus's most popular beach resorts. Normally the little village has less than 1000 inhabitants, but during summer season it hosts more than 10.000 tourists per day. The beaches are awesome with thin and fine sand, hidden among a chain of rocky boulders that form many small and cosy bays. The main centre of the district is Paralimni, 3 miles north of Ayia Napa itself. East of the village is Protaras, known for its lively nightlife and partyful people.

Just in the centre of Agia Napa you 'll find  a spectacular monastery at the entrance of an old fig tree. In the court an octagonal fountain which has on its base the founder of the monastery  a woman's portrait as well as her mother and father whom they have forbidden her to marry.

Ayia Napa has cleaned up it's alternative Ibiza reputation recently and is now much more family orientated. Many sit in the outdoor bars and cafe's and people watch. There are bars and restaurants to suit all tastes, including sushi bar, mexican, italian, english, greek, chinese, brazilian.

 

The harbour is a delightful place to while away the hours, and you can take one of the many boat trips from there daily during the summer. We highly recommend Captain Marko's boat for good value and entertainment. There are also a good range of souvenir shops and bars in the harbour area. Vist the 2 pelicans down by the harbour, but mind your fingers and toes!!

If you fancy something more daring, there is a small funfair with a bungee ball which flings you up in to the sky, a bungee jump on Nissi beach, or you can try any number of watersports. Scooters quad bikes, cars and bicycles are all for hire. Sometimes on a bank holiday there is a market festival near the monastery, which is worth a look around.

Although there are many beaches around Ayia napa, the most famous one is Nissi beach with white sands and turquoise waters. You can walk across to the small rocky island and this is the one most people see in the books and magazines.