By air
Larnaca International Airport (LCA), ~45 km
Europe · Cyprus
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
White sand bays and sea caves on the east coast
Getting there
Best time to visit
May to October — warm sea and long sunny days
Don't miss
Nissi Beach
Cape Greco
Ayia Napa Monastery
The Ayia Napa sea caves
Things to do
Beach days
Snorkelling
Boat trips to the sea caves
Coastal walks at Cape Greco
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: El Nino · CC BY-SA 3.0
What to pack
Swimwear, sunscreen, snorkel gear, sandals
A quieter corner
Konnos Bay, a small sheltered cove near Cape Greco
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ayia Napa?
May to October — warm sea and long sunny days. What to pack: Swimwear, sunscreen, snorkel gear, sandals.
How do I get to Ayia Napa?
Fly into Larnaca International Airport (LCA), ~45 km.
What is there to do in Ayia Napa?
Beach days, snorkelling, boat trips to the sea caves, coastal walks at Cape Greco. A quieter find: Konnos Bay, a small sheltered cove near Cape Greco.
What should I eat in Ayia Napa?
Fish meze, halloumi, souvlaki and loukoumades honey doughnuts.
About Ayia Napa
- Coastal
Where it is
Ayia Napa is a resort town on the south-east coast of Cyprus, close to the headland of Cape Greco.
History
Ayia Napa grew around a monastery built in the Venetian period in the 16th century, which is said to stand where an icon of the Virgin Mary was found in the woods. For centuries it was a small farming and fishing village, and from the late 20th century it grew rapidly into one of the island's main beach resorts.
People
Local people speak Greek in the Cypriot dialect, with English widely used, and the town blends a quiet old village core around the monastery with busy summer resort streets.
Known for
- Fine white sand beaches
- Cape Greco sea cliffs
- Clear water for snorkelling
- Summer nightlife
Did you know?
The town's name is usually explained as holy forest, from the woods that once surrounded the old monastery.
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