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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$9,172 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
NT$9,172
NT$9,997 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (392 reviews)
"The hotel was amazing with great location on Nissi beach just few minutes walking to the beach chair"

Reviewed on 2025/7/5

Nissiblu Beach Resort
Cosmo Napa Hotel
Cosmo Napa Hotel
3.5 out of 5
24 Yianni Ritsou, Ayia Napa, Ammochostos
The price is NT$3,403 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
NT$3,403
NT$3,709 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (137 reviews)
"Always my favourite place to stay in Napa clean modern and staff are amazing the food is fantastic there is also an option to make your own food there is a kettle toaster microwave and fridge in the room it great to have the option the club sandwich is a must to try they have an amazing poolside ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/30

Cosmo Napa Hotel
Amanti, MadeForTwo Hotels – Ayia Napa
Amanti, MadeForTwo Hotels – Ayia Napa
5 out of 5
13 Melissiou, Ayia Napa
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"excellent hotel everything is excellent"

Reviewed on 2025/7/2

Amanti, MadeForTwo Hotels – Ayia Napa
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great hotel with spacious rooms and good facilities. Everyone who works there is especially welcoming and friendly and I will definitely stay there again. It’s also in a great location for the centre of Ayia Napa and is great value for money. Highly reccend"

Reviewed on 2025/6/29

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 2024/9/16

Petrosana Hotel Apartments
Green Bungalows Hotel Apartments
Green Bungalows Hotel Apartments
3 out of 5
19 Katalimata Street, Ayia Napa
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"The place had a great vibe, great food and service. The room was well maintained and did what it needed too. Harriet the owner and a few others made our welcome more enjoyable due to the service and cheeky banter here an there. If i was ever in the area i would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 2025/7/7

Green Bungalows 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

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
56
5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
44
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
8
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Off seasson Ayia Napa is a great place for vacation with wonderfull beaches and water sports, shopping and dinning options, warm and welcom atmosphere

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's very touristy, mostly young crowd, but I saw lots of families too. It's a great fun place. The beaches are the best in Cuprus. Public transportation is also good. Locals are friendly and helpful, they speak English and Russian,some even German.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best hotel in nisi

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Idealne do wypoczynku i rozrywki.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nightlife is a little bit expensive

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Massively improved. A great beach holiday place.