Ayia Napa districts divide this Cypriot resort into several parts.
Names and descriptions of areas in Ayia Napa
- Center: the Venetian monastery deserves the attention of tourists (the local shrine is the icon of the Virgin Mary; the monastery has an inner courtyard where an old covered gazebo with a marble fountain is installed; and it was also glorified by the September Festival, held as a tribute to the cultural traditions of Cyprus) and Lunapark (it is worth taking a map, which will help you navigate the location of the attractions; it is recommended to “test” the attractions “Caterpillar” and “Slingshot”).
- Coastal part: here guests will have access to entertainment in the form of diving and rowing. So, tourists may be interested in the beaches of Makronissos Beach (the Blue Flag flutters here; suitable for families and children due to the clean and fine sand, as well as the absence of pitfalls and sharp shells at the entrance to the water; and moving a little to the east, you can inspect the tombs, related to the Romanesque and Hellenistic periods) and Nissi Beach (during the day, vacationers will have an active pastime on the water; and in the dark, they will be pampered with DJ sets, foam discos and a party until dawn; the hungry will be able to taste seafood and desserts in the Olive Tree restaurant; if decide to come here in July-August, keep in mind that the sea "blooms" at this time, but this will not cause much trouble, since the algae is regularly removed).
Ayia Napa landmarks
Guests of the resort will be able to stroll along the Ayia Napa Promenade (in the evening it is worth admiring the sunset and take some photographs; as well as enjoy fish meze in local restaurants), go to Cape Greco (the place is suitable for fishing and diving, horseback riding and hiking), in the sea caves (to visit them you will need comfortable shoes with thick soles; here, in addition to exploring the caves, you can dive from the rocks into the water), the Talassa Marine Museum (the exposition contains shells, paleontological artifacts, paintings by Cypriot artists, petrified animals, a copy of the Kyrenia-Eleftheria ship; and in the marine park at the museum, guests are entertained with a performance starring sea lions and dolphins), the Water World water park (try the Drop to Atlantis, The Fall of Icarus and other water slides).
Where to stay for tourists
The peculiarity of local hotels is that those of them that have 4 * and 5 * meet European quality standards and provide guests with excellent service. But before staying in a 3-star hotel, especially near the sea, you need to take into account that in terms of the level of service and equipment of the room, it will most likely correspond to only 2 *.
Are you planning to take children on vacation? Take a closer look at the boarding houses with orchards and "living corners" (kids will love to "talk" with chickens and rabbits).
While vacationing in Ayia Napa in the summer, tourists are advised to stay in the immediate vicinity of the Venetian monastery - festivals, folklore and dance evenings are held next to it, as well as various festive dates are celebrated.
Want to stay close to Makronissos Beach? Pay attention to “Dome Beach” or “Asterias Beach”.
