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 beaches and lively 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
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Nissi

When in Nissi, you can plan a visit to Nissi Beach and Landa Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 S$385 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
S$385
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (379 reviews)
"We booked the short 2 night stay for a complete rest and requested a high rise floor with a westerly facing room - sadly neither were allocated to us on arrival - after a wait we were shown to top floor sadly the room wasn’t westerly and has a 3rd bed set up / after a call to reception I requested ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 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 22 Sep, 2024

Atlantica Panthea Resort
Nissi Beach Resort
Nissi Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Nissi Avenue, Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa
The price is S$348 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
S$348
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (403 reviews)
"Greta hotel and breakfast , perfect location"

Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2025

Nissi Beach Resort
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 5 May, 2025

Mia hotel apartment
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! (138 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 5 Mar, 2025

Aktea Beach Village
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 ...
"One if the greatest hotels is Ayia Napa"

Reviewed on 5 May, 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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Reviews of Ayia Napa

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
42
5 - Excellent 49%
4 - Good
30
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
8
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Keep running you are one of the best I’ve been around in Cyprous over the last 16 years

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night -holidaying other end of the island - very quiet,most of the party bars for the summer season were closed.We knew this before we went,just wanted to revisit this area. Still enough restaurants near harbour open Queen Vic pub a bonus

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Best place in Cyprus

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Ayia napa has amazing beaches , the do get very crowded though , best to have a car to move around , my favourite quite beach is called Sirena. It’s about 15mins drive from ayia napa towards protaras

5/5 - Excellent

Neil

Lots of great beaches and restaurants. Easy to find high quality local food and wine. Perfect for most types of travellers. Those wanting a quieter holiday can easily avoid the strip of bars / clubs. Younger crowd are best to go for Nissi beach area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nissi bay , great beach , crystal clear water, entertainment, bars and restaurants. it’s a must.