Ayia Napa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An ancient stone corridor with arches, a church with a dome, and a bell tower.
A coastal cliff with a cave entrance, clear blue sea, and a distant mountain.
A coastal cliff with clear turquoise waters and a rocky landscape.
A coastal town with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and rocky formations.
A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a boat, and a distinctive rock formation with an arch.

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 holiday 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 centre. 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 centre 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Ayia Napa

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Ayia Napa City Center

The beaches and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Ayia Napa City Center. A stop by Grecian Bay Beach or Limanaki Beach might round out your trip.

Nissi

When in Nissi, you can plan a visit to Nissi Beach and Landa Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vathia Gonia

While visiting Vathia Gonia, you might make a stop by sights like Vathia Gonia Beach and Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa.

Makronissos

If you're spending some time in Makronissos, Landa Beach and Makronissos Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Grecian Bay Hotel

Grecian Bay Hotel

5 out of 5
Kryo Nero Avenue 32 Ayia Napa
The price is NZ$503 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$503
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Grecian Bay Hotel
Grecian Sands Hotel

Grecian Sands Hotel

4 out of 5
44, Kryou Nerou Ayia Napa
The price is NZ$515 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$515
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Highly recommend. Very clean. Well maintained. The staff so helpful. Rooms high standard. We stayed to attend a wedding in the hotel which was perfect in every way - food, staff, organisation and setting. My only negative is they could do with having toilets nearer to the rooms and ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Grecian Sands Hotel
Aya Resort

Aya Resort

3.5 out of 5
Filinas Ayia Napa Ammochostos
The price is NZ$562 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$562
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Water World Ayia Napa are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"The facility is amazing. Both the room and other facilities. Try not to take recommendations from the staff. They sent us to average minus places. They don’t have an arrangement for taking a shower before the flight, which is disappointing after such a great vacation with them. They also don’t have ..."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Aya Resort
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.
Aktea Beach Village

Aktea Beach Village

4 out of 5
Neophytou Poullou 10 Ayia Napa
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (157 reviews)
"Nice place."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Aktea Beach Village
Green Bungalows Hotel Apartments

Green Bungalows Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
19 Katalimata Street Ayia Napa
Stay at this aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
"Great staff and a comfortable property close to interesting points."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Green Bungalows Hotel Apartments
A. Maos Hotel Apartments

A. Maos Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
30 Demokratias Str. Ayia Napa
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ayia Napa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay ...
7.8/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"The bed was supposed to be one bed for me and my husband and it was two single beds pushed together which was very uncomfortable. Other than bed and not enough pillows was good. I have stayed here before and room was much better for a couple."

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

A. Maos 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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