Ayia Napa, in the east of Cyprus, is famous for its beaches and its nightclubs. Since the 1990s, it’s been one of the Mediterranean’s immensely popular party destinations, attracting crowds of young clubbers from across the continent every year. The area’s rocky coastline is dotted with sandy shores in little coves, offering a choice of great places to swim and sunbathe. The top picks include Nissi Beach, Makronissos Beach and Konnos Beach.
The town is mostly about hedonistic pleasures, particularly during the summer, but that’s not all there is to Ayia Napa. There are also some striking historical and natural sights to see, like the Cape Greco National Forest Park, the Blue Lagoon and the Monastery of Ayia Napa. If you’re travelling as a family, look out for the great water parks and amusement parks.
Ayia Napa is most widely known for its nightlife scene and, while it serves up clubs and party venues in spades, that’s hardly all it offers travellers. Whether you’re an adventurous globetrotter looking for a Mediterranean destination with a mix of both nightlife and history and culture, or a family with absolutely no interest in nightlife activities but still looking...
Ayia Napa offers a wealth of delicious dining options, making it a great town for travelling foodies to get an authentic taste of Cypriot cuisine. It places a high emphasis on tradition, locally-grown ingredients and the social aspect of dining. Because of this, you’ll find that menus at Ayia Napa restaurants usually consists of dishes with portions meant for sharing.
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Ayia Napa may be known for its beaches and nightlife, but shopping is an inevitable part of the travel experience here. Stores in Ayia Napa are spread out across the main square district, and visitors can’t help but be drawn to the wide selection of shops and variety of products.
Prices here are generally lower in comparison to western European countries,...
Ayia Napa is Cyprus' premier party city and probably the rowdiest resort on the Mediterranean Sea. It has an array of boozy bars to wet your whistle in and debaucherous discos for getting down. The wild reputation of its booming after-dark scene draws in scores of young crowds between April and October every year.
Perhaps the resort's biggest drawcard is its...
