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
Chrysomare Beach Hotel and Resort

Chrysomare Beach Hotel and Resort

5 out of 5
Nissi Avenue Ayia Napa
$159 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$173 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
Clean room and grounds. Great food and staff friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Chrysomare Beach Hotel and Resort
Adams Beach Hotel & Spa

Adams Beach Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Nissi Avenue Ayia Napa Ayia Napa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$170 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$185 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (533 reviews)
A large very lovely hotel. Staff great. Spa even better. Room was good, clean with complimentary bath robes, fridge and coffee pod maker. Breakfast was more than adequate. Piano bar had no pianist and a basic food menu consisting of pizza and burgers but well cooked. Large supermarket on site which ...

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Adams Beach Hotel & Spa
Blue Harbour Boutique

Blue Harbour Boutique

3 out of 5
38 Archiepiskopou Makariou III Ayia Napa
$110 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$120 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
Building itself ia top notch, the room was very clean and very well appointed, the front desk staff was absolutely amazing. Loved staying there and for sure will return.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Blue Harbour Boutique
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 aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
This hotel is one of the best in Ayia Napa from super clean pool view rooms to staff that know how to look after there guests, great buffet breakfast, don't book anywhere else. Thank you Mia hotel Mr Toby

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Mia hotel apartment
River View Boutique

River View Boutique

3 out of 5
Misiaouli and Kavazoglou Ayia Napa
Stay at this aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
Parking nearby. Clean room

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

River View Boutique
Napa Prince Hotel Apartments

Napa Prince Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
Tefkrou Anthia 65 Ayia Napa
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nissi Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (85 reviews)
everything is perfect

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Napa Prince 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
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5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
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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.

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