Ayia Napa

For a lively day or evening, Ayia Napa is a world-famous party capital less than half an hour away from our Larnaca Apartments. The town is home to bars, clubs and restaurants to suit every taste and a renowned night life that lasts as long as the most energetic visitor! For a more relaxing experience, the town`s beautiful sandy beaches are perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying a wide range of beach and watersports.

Getting there

The journey from Larnaca takes around 25 minutes following the motorway east, and is clearly signposted. Local taxi services to Ayia Napa are easily available, although these do become very busy for return journeys when clubs and bars close.

What to take

Light clothes, plenty of sunscreen and drinking water for the beach and a camera to capture your holiday memories. For party-loving visitors, dancing shoes are a must!

Things to do

Whether your ideal day is spent relaxing, enjoying the sun or indulging in some high-octane sporting activity, Ayia Napa has something to offer every visitor - from beautiful beaches and suntraps, to water skiing, diving and parascending. Local attractions such as the amazing waterpark Waterworld and bungee rocket ride are perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike and the many museums, monasteries and national parks offer fascinating glimpses of the town`s culture.

Beaches

Ayia Napa`s beaches range from secluded and romantic bays to activity-packed sands offering activities, restaurants and bars. Nissi Beach is the town`s most famous beach and is located just 3km west of Ayia Napa. The huge sandy beach is ideal for indulgent relaxation or sampling exciting sporting adventures including windsurfing, jet biking and even bungee jumping.

Harbour Beach is a pretty, quiet area and situated next to Ayia Napa`s harbour. There is no sandy beach, but the newly renovated port is becoming increasing popular for catching sight of the impressive yachts in the harbour or simply watching the world go by whilst enjoying the sun.

Ayia Thekla beach is 7km west of Ayia Napa and is by far the town`s quietest stretch of sand. Next to a beautiful tiny church, the beach`s only frequent visitors are the owners of the neighbouring villas, making it a perfectly peaceful and secluded destination for couples. Limnara Beach, 4km east of Ayia Napa, is another pretty and tranquil spot, small and well-protected from the wind.

Konnos Beach is only 2km from Ayia Napa, and is easily accessed from the road between Cape Greco and Protaras. It is one of the most picturesque beaches in Cyprus and is famed for watersports including exhilarating parachute rides and jet ski hire.

Entertainment

As well as beaches and parties, Ayia Napa offers an impressive range of attractions. The huge water theme park Waterworld is located just outside the town and will keep the whole family entertained all day, with plenty of fun for younger visitors and a giant wave pool. Remember to take sunscreen and prepare to be thrilled by rides including the 75m drop slide Zeus Zenith!

To sample the local flora and fauna, head into the beautiful Cavo Greko National Forest Park, with its myriad of opportunities for cycling, horse riding and hiking, as well as some spectacular panoramic views. The town`s habour area also offers excellent sightseeing opportunities, including tours of the caves, diving and snorkelling.

Nightlife

If the relaxing Larnaca apartments have given you the energy to party until dawn, look no further than the Ayia Napa`s main square. With people and music spilling out of the many bars, strolling around the square and soaking up the atmosphere is a great start to the evening.

Popular bars and clubs include Bedrock, Castle Club, Hollywood Boulevard, Mambo, Monkey Business, The Abyss, Fluid, Planet, Mariella and Titanic - just to name just a few.

Food and drink

Ayia Napa`s beach and shopping areas offer a huge range of cafes offering delicious local food, as well as many high street fast food favourites.

In the evening, indulge in some of the town`s excellent restaurants, which cater for all tastes. Los Banditos (Mexican), Clarabells (steak), Esperia (local Meze), Karousos Beach restaurant, Blue Tulip and Palazzo Blanco (Italian) are all particularly worth a visit.