Sun, Sea, Sand and All The S's, are Part of Ayia Napa Cyprus...
Ayia Napa Cyprus is part of the famous Cape Greco coastline. It is indeed the most popular Beach Resort on the island... There are over 250,000 visitors, partying during the peak Summer months. About 25 years ago, Ayia Napa was a small fishing village with a population of about 200... It was a poor village, fishing was the only source of income for the locals. Following the Turkish Invasion in 1974, Ayia Napa began to flourish.. While at that time, other booming resorts on the island turned into uninhabited ghost town... Ayia Napa as it is known today, becam went through a full transformation. It is visited by tourists from all over the world... Its sparkling crystal clear waters certainly add to its beauty... If you are looking for golden Silky Sands, this is it, Golden with a capital "G" The main beaches in the Ayia Napa area are Ayia Thekla, Macronissos Beach, Sandy Beach, Limnara Beach, Ayia Napa Main Beach and of course the fabulously famous Nissi Beach (see picture below) Click here for a List of 80+ hotel deals in Ayia Napa
Nissi Beach in particular is surrounded by turquoise waters... Its perfect geographic location allows access to all major sea sports and water activities...
The landscape surrounding this beach is idylic and breath-taking. If during your trip, you can break away from the Beaches and all-night clubing, there are some historical sites surrounding the area In particular, the village Landmark is the lovely Saint Panaya Church (Mary Mother of Christ) Its founder discovered a cave and an Icon of Saint Panaya... To the present day, their statues stand amid the village splendor. Now we come to the FUN stuff.
Ayia Napa Cyprus is known for its NIGHT-LIFE, renowned DJ's from all over the world play and party in the night-clubs The clubs are rocking until dawn, with bars and pubs open until the sun rises. The main Entertainment location is the SQUARE, where the clubs, bars, pubs, discos and .. bouzoukis local traditional music and dancing are in full swing till the wee hours of the morning. For the GOURMEATERS there are a variety of restaurants, fast-food, Fish & Chips, Chinese, Indian eateries and Cypriot Foods where every taste bud is catered for. There are local Crafts, Lace, Pottery, Basket Woven, Leather Souvenir shops and most stay open till 11 pm, nightly during high season.
For the high end shopper there are money-saving designer sun-glasses, clothing, jewelry, hand-bags shops, that sell their merchandise at discount prices If you are planning a quite and tranquil Holiday in Cyprus, when bright lights and loud music is then Ayia Napa Cyprus is not for you, it is Wild, Wild and Wilder To escape the noise, try a relaxing retreat and explore a few of the other nearby resort villages. Protaras Cyprus is definitely calmer See Article on Cyprus Arts and Culture
It is three miles away, peaceful and family friendly. If 250,000 people on the resort of Ayia Napa Cyprus are having a Holiday of a Lifetime.. then I can guarantee that you will also. Remember, you can catch up on your sleep when you return home to your real life, B.A.N.H (before Ayia Napa Holiday)
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