Spa Cyprus - Ayia Napa. Looking for special offers in Ayia-Napa

Cyprus is a small island lying on 35 parallels in the Mediterranean water area, surrounded by three seas - Kilijsky, Levantine and Cyprus.

The island is famous for marine breezes, is famous for climate and natural wealth, it is noticeable if you visit Ayia Napa.

The direction has become popular when Turkey and Egypt have become unavailable for Russian tourists for some reason, which should not be neglected, as with their safety.

What does aya Napa tourist offer?

Weather

It is always warm, sunny, mean temperature in summer - + 25-35 °, maximum - + 40 ° C, in winter - up to + 20 ° C. You can swim in the sea at any time of the year: in winter, the water temperature does not fall below + 15 °, and in the summer - + 22-27 ° C. The official resort season lasts from May to October.

Transport in Cyprus

In Cyprus, two airports - Larnaca and Paphos, where from Moscow can fly for 3.5-4.5 hours depending on which route is laid. And then on the island of internal transport, on a rented car or by sea.

On the island, many Pontic Greeks - Immigrants from the former Soviet Union - so they will enjoy with pleasure, they will share Russian-speaking tourists.

Spa Cyprus

The main article of the income of Cyprus is tourism. Island resorts - Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Ayia Napa, Kyrenia, Famagusta - are known all over the world. Service and rooms in high-level hotels, although silencers.

For example, in Adams Beach, Grecian Bay, Alion Beach numbers from 4.5 thousand rubles. per day. But costs are compensated by beautiful sandy beaches, clean sea water, natural beauty of the island, comfortable holiday.

Winter is good ski resorts Toiodos at an altitude of 2000 m, and in the summer - on the beaches of the coast.

One of the Cypriot beach resorts is the city of Ayia Napa is located in the east of the island. In the ancient times, the "Sacred Forests" grew here, the name of the city of Ayia Napa means "Holy Forest". The city stands next to Cape Greek, and this is one of the most beautiful places on the island.

Ayia Napa Resort

The city has become a modern resort on the coast of the Levantine Sea with golden sandy beaches, a shallow-grade sea. Here are the picturesque landscapes, sea walks, water sports, etc. Entertainment are designed mainly to young people.

Golf, windsurfing, diving is the most popular at sea. The city holds festivals - bright, colorful, memorable.

In addition, ideas in Dolphinarium are constantly being held, the Waterworld Waterpark in Europe works.

Streets are full of taverns, nightclubs, bars, noisy discos work until the morning.

Kitchen Cyprus

It is worth noting the advantages of Cypriot cuisine. Basically, this is a Greek or Turkish menu, that is, Mediterranean cuisine. The abundance of fresh fish, seafood, fruit, vegetables and herbs makes Cypriot cuisine delicious and useful.

One who once visited Cyprus, agrees with me that this island - perfect place For complete relaxation. The Mediterranean climate in combination with the warm crystal blue sea and the picturesque nature will not leave anyone indifferent.

An independent country whose population speaks two official languages: Greek and Turkish. Communication problems did not arise, since most of the population is fluent in English. In fact, the island is divided into two parts: the Republic and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

The chief youth resort of Ayia Napa is in the southern part, where the population is to the greater the Greek Cypriots. Ayia Napa lives young people, eternal holidays and festivals. No wonder it is called the second Ibiza. Although the city and won the title of a party and youth place, here everyone can find a lesson for himself. For example, families with children can visit the water park or go on an excursion "Safari on donkeys". Beach recreation lovers will appreciate clean sandy beaches certified in accordance with the quality standards of water, cleanliness and safety measures with a special symbol of ecology - blue flag. Extremes I advise you to visit Lunapark. For a gastronomic tourist here you can try almost any cuisine of the world and taste fresh seafood. In general, it is recommended to everyone!

How to get

You can get on the island both by air and by sea; There are no railways. Cyprus is connected to some ferry countries, in particular, with the Greek port of Piraeus and with Islands and Crete, as well as with Egyptian Port Said, Haifa in Israel, Latakia in Syria and Campus in Italy.

The main sea gate of the republic is the port of the city, from where not only the majority of ferries and merchant ships are sent, but also cruise liners. Traveling to Cyprus by sea is expensive pleasure, so it will be easier and cheaper to buy a plane ticket straight to the island.

Plane

Whatever is sad, but in the most part and youth city of Ayia Napa, there is no airport. In general, in the Republic of Cyprus, two operating airports in cities and. Regular flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg produce several airlines. Aeroflot airplanes fly from Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo once a week, and even more depends on the season. Two more carriers at the Paradise Island Airlines Cyprus Airways and S7. In summer, airplanes daily and even several times fly flight. Time on the way by plane from Moscow will be about four hours, from half an hour more. In the high summer season, prices can reach up to 20 thousand rubles in both directions, but if you buy in advance, you can save considerable. IN winter Plane prices do not exceed 10 thousand. If you, like me, an avid traveler, then you do not frighten the cold, because, believe me, there is something to see. Regardless of the season, you can compare prices for tickets to the desired dates.

How to get from the airport to Ayia Napa

There are several possible options:

You can take a taxi that is uninterrupted, day and night awaits tourists from the airport.
In advance, a transfer that will cost you cheaper than a taxi, but you have to stop each hotel in the city.
The most economical way is to take advantage of public transport and get with two transfers to the center of Ayia Napa.
If you are going to travel around the island ,.

By taxi

The easiest and fastest way to get to Ayia Napa is to take a taxi. As at all airports in the world, taxis can be ordered right in place, but it is better to pay a couple of minutes and book a car in advance via the Internet. I traveled from the city (to the destination of 46 kilometers or about forty minutes), but from Paphos - then you will have to spend two hours of precious time, passing 135 kilometers. Prices, respectively, differ. The cost of the trip in the first case will be an average of 60 EUR, in the second - from 180. Taxi on the island, for the most part, is black or white Mercedes. In mandatory, a special meter must be installed in a taxi, which you then calculate. A fairly expensive way, but there is a chance to find the same tourists and divide costs.

Bus

The most economical option. From Larnaca Airport, regular buses run. Only to get straight to the city of Ayia Napa, you will have to make a transplant. Attention! I give specific instructions. You need to get out of the building of the terminal over the bridge (2nd floor), and there you will see a bus stop in the form of benches. Next, sitting in any blue bus with numbers: 407, 409, 418, 419, 431 and 440. Time in the way will take about 20 minutes. You need to get to the center of Larnaca and go to the FinoDes embankment. In 2014, I gave a ticket only 1.5 EUR.

On the Naberezhnye Finniki, I came out and waited for another bus that rides in Ayia Napa. CyprusBybus.com you can find a bus schedule. It also hangs at the stop. I was lucky, I managed on time, but you can wait and an hour, if you do not have time in time. The road will take about an hour. Ticket price - 4 EUR. In the aggregate, the whole road taking into account the transplant was taken by two hours. The bus will take you to the center of Ayia Napa.

Transfer

Most optimal method. Faster bus buses and significantly cheaper than ordering a taxi. Group transfer is transporting tourists to hotels. Typically, the driver knows where one or another hotel is located, but if you are going to live in a small hostel, there will have to be explained that, of course, takes out for a while. The cost of the trip depends on what time you arrive: the day is cheaper. Transfer can be booked in advance on the Internet. Here are some options: and shuttledirect. When ordering, you need to communicate all the necessary information: date and time of arrival, flight number, phone number, number of people and baggage. The cost of a trip to the city of Ayia Napa in the daytime will be from 15 EUR per car.

Prompt:

Ayia Napa - time now

The difference in the clock:

Moscow 1.

Kazan 1.

Samara 2.

Ekaterinburg 3.

Novosibirsk 5.

Vladivostok 8.

When the season. When it is better to go

Weather conditions of the city of Ayia Napa allow for long months to lie on the beach and swim in the sea. The sun shines 300 days a year!

From the beginning of November to March, the air temperature drops to 10 ° C, which will allow to swim only with the most brave. Less extreme advise to go to this season to enjoy sightseeing programs.

But when the water temperature warms up to a mark at 23 ° C, it begins a truly beach season. This is happening in mid-May and continues until the beginning of November.

Ayia Napa Summer

Summer in Ayia Napa begins with May when the beach season opens. Summer period here is hot, dry and sunny. In July and August, the air temperature can reach 35 ° C, and the water on average warms up to 24 ° C. Weather in Ayia Napa contribute to water sports, as it does not want to go out of the water. The beginning of June and the end of August - the optimal time to visit the youth resort, as it costs a pleasant, non-jarous weather and there is no strong cluster of people.

Ayia Napa autumn

In the fall of elderly travelers and families with children from around the world come to Youth Ayia Nazu. During this period, strong rains and wind gusts are observed. The air temperature drops to 22 ° C, which allows tourists not to acquire expensive sunscreens that we need so much in summer. More clubs and restaurants are closed, but still there are many places to visit, where you can go in the evening. There will be time to go to the spa or water park, taste local dishes and drinks. Prices are lower than in summer, which can not but rejoice.

Ayia Napa Spring

The average air temperature in the spring in Ayia Napa is 21 ° C, in the evening usually drops to 16 ° C. Therefore, I recommend to take something warm. During this period, tourists can admire the picturesque nature of the island: here everything blooms and smells, and this means the arrival of spring - rather short, as it lasts only 2 months.

Ayia Napa in winter

Winter in Ayia Napa is satisfied soft. The average air temperature is about 13 ° C. The precipitation at this time is more often than at any other period of time. There are few tourists; Deserted streets and atmosphere of pacification. Most establishments are closed. This period is not suitable for lovers of the beach season, but you do not have to push in the queues for the next nice portion of seafood. And after you can enjoy running or walking and walking attractions. You also save a lot in accommodation and flight. Low period - low prices.

Ayia Napa - weather by months

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Ayia Napa - weather by months

Areas. Where better live

Ayia NAPU can be divided into two zones: the center and the coastal part of the city. The hotel depends on your desires and needs in vacation - you can choose the appropriate option on, and prices should be compared. I will tell about prices for rest below.

If you like to joke, then settle in the center of Ayia Napa. The majority of hotels and hotels in which youth from all over the world are concentrated here. For a non-additive tourist, a hotel 2-3 stars will fit. Two room will cost from 50 EUR. The center is the main sights of the resort town.

The coastal part of Ayia Napa is the place more relaxed. Ideal for families with children. Often hotels in the coastal part are equipped with children's playgrounds and animators work on site. Another plus: many hotels and hotels have a private beach. In the high season prices here on hotels above, rather than in the city center. For a number for two from 160 EUR in a five-star hotel, four-hundred-three and three-star - from 100 EUR. The coastal part of the most popular Nissi beach is considered the most expensive.

Pay attention to the map indicating the rough boundaries of the city's districts.

The bonus will be that local hotels and hotels meet all European standards and have a good range of services. But you should know: before choosing, where to stay, you need to determine what you need more - to live by the sea or have an excellent service at the hotel. Usually housing by the sea is more expensive only because of its location, while the quality of service does not correspond to the stated category.

What are the prices for rest

Prices for accommodation in Ayia Napa depend on the category of housing: hostels will cost about 50 EUR per day, three-star hotels stars will cost 100 EUR, and 4-5 stars - about 130 EUR.

Food in local cafes and restaurants is quite expensive. Dinner for two drinks in the restaurant will cost approximately 60 EUR. Lunch in a cheap tavern for two - from 40 EUR. Dinner will cost more (about 55 EUR). In Ayia, you will find more budget places, but the quality of dishes, of course, will be significantly different. On the wallet will not hit lunch in McDonalds or Burger King. The cheapest hamburger there will cost about 4 EUR, Coca-Cola 1 EUR. There are local taverns where you can buy a sandwich (6-9 EUR) and drink beer (3 EUR).

The price for a taxi depends on where and for what distance you go. Minimum 10 EUR. Gasoline for a rented car will cost you 1 EUR per liter. Public transport ride - 1.5 EUR.

Several tips, how not to go bankrupt a trip to Ayia NAPU:

If you like to relax on the Royal Beach, with a chaise longue and umbrella, keep in mind that in Ayia Napa, all the beaches will be paid. Therefore, in order not to pay the fee for the place under the sun, secure yourself by this place, having bought everything you need in the next tourist store, or grabbing an umbrella and mattress from the house. This will save you from 5 EUR per day (in one place).
Products are better to acquire in local stores, in hotels prices bite.
Not all hotels are tea, coffee and sugar. Therefore, I advise all soluble products to carry with you.
Hygiene products in hotels less than five stars are not issued, so it is better to buy everything in the homeland so as not to spend money in expensive tourist stores. And, of course, medicines are in touching all at home: in local pharmacies, the medicine will cost you three times more.
Local residents of Ayia Napa sell excursions cheaper than guides in hotels. You can also take on our own by public transport or on a rented car or walk.
You can save on housing. I advise you not to settle straight near the sea. Yes, you will have to go to the beach on your two, but you will save not one hundred dollars! Life by the sea, as nor sadly, the pleasure is not cheap.

Main attractions. What to see

Aya-Napa not only perfectly combines calm beach holidays and noisy parties in clubs, but also cognitive leisure for the traveler.

There are some interesting observations that I noticed:

Always have changed with me. Especially taxi drivers love to say that they have no surrender;
Lovers of Russian-speaking automotive radio: connect on the wave of Russian-language autoradio 102.2 Fm;
Cyprus has the most rigid anti-bacter law in Europe. Smoking is allowed only in special places. Tourist can deport from the country for such a violation!

Top 5.

Top Attractions Ayia Napa I would distributed like this:

Beaches. What better

Ayia Napa beaches are famous for its crystal-transparent water and a clean coast. Here are some of them, starting from the most popular:

Nissi - The most famous sandy beach in Ayia Napa. All tourist entertainment are provided here: water skiing, diving, fishing and much more. The beach is famous for its snow-white sand and the most painful water. Water here is so transparent that it can be easily observed for its marine inhabitants. Despite frequent discos and festivals, there is still the cleanest coast. Therefore, tourists are plenty here.

Macronisos - One of the best beaches marked by the Certificate of the International Sample "Blue Flag". There are fewer tourists, but the quality of the water and the coast is not worse, which makes it more attractive. The bonus will be the fact that there is a free archaeological complex here, which includes the preserved tombs.

Kriyo-Nero - Pretty wide coast and all the same, turquoise shade crystal and golden sand. There are all kinds of rides, in the summer on the beach there are cafes, restaurants and bars.

Pantanyu- picturesque place with colorful fishing boats. Almost the entire beach consists of sand, but also you can often find stony areas.

Dramatia Gonia, or Sandy Bay. The length of the beach is only 300 meters. Absolutely windless, and the water here heats up faster than on other beaches. You can swim here in any weather!

Katzarka- One of the few places. Suitable more for walking. From the shore immediately big depth, therefore, I do not advise you to swim with the children. The beach is suitable for lovers of privacy and calm.

Poseidona beach- An ideal place for marriage. The place is secluded, located close to the most famous Nissi Beach. Crystal waters, sandy and clean coast. In principle, as on all the beaches of Ayia Napa.

Churches and temples. What are you worth a visit

The only historical attraction, located in the heart of the resort, is Ayia Napa monastery, or rather a whole range of chapels, churches and a monastery. Built was in the XV century. Believing it says that in two centuries before the construction of the very structure, the ancient icon of the Virgin Mary was found here.

Church valid. The central object of the historical heritage of the resort town, by which you definitely will not pass. The most pleasant thing is the entrance free. In the courtyard there are an ancient gazebo and a marble fountain, everything is decorated with a real greenhouse, where various exotic plants bloom. In the monastery are festivals, holidays and dance evenings.

Museums. What are you worth a visit

Museum of the Sea "Talassa". More reminds Local Lore Museum. All the expositions of the museum are devoted to water topics from ancient times to modern times. The museum is interested in that there is an old drowned ship, found in 1984. Many different archaeological and paleontological finds, sea animal skeletons, artifacts, life of marigors and much more. The museum is still improving. Located on three floors of the building. At the exit, tourists can purchase souvenir products and even mini copies of attractions and museum exhibits.

The museum collection includes hundreds of exhibits of the Mediterranean Sea. A ticket for adults costs 4 EUR, for students and schoolchildren - 2.5 EUR, for children - 1.5 EUR. The museum is closed on Sundays from the beginning of October to the end of May.

Parks

Forest National Park " Cape Greco" The place is romantic, so it is very loved to visit the couples in love. There are all: and rocks, and clean beach, and crystal clear sea. Photos are obtained delightful.
Moon Park - This is the place where dozens of various attractions are concentrated, ranging from the ferris wheel, ending with an extreme "slingstery". All boosted photographs and photos are postponed onto the stand next to the entrance to the attraction. So to speak, to immediately it was clear what awaits you there. Moon Park is working all day in every season. Tickets are purchased separately for each attraction, the minimum price from 4 EUR.
Aquapark " Water world»Decorated in the style of myths and legends Ancient Greece. Everywhere the statue of the ancient Greek gods and even there is a Trojan horse. The name of the slide speaks for itself: "The feat of Hercules", "Wort of Aeros", "Falling Icar" and so on. Many families with children, but adults will be interesting there. On the most popular slides, respectively, queue. But, visit undoubtedly worth it. By the way, the world's only thematic water park. It works from April to November. The price of one adult is 35 EUR, for children under 12 will have to give 20 EUR, up to 2 years old.
Medicinal Pattern Cyherbia - A real labyrinth from a complex of various plants. Garden of spices, relaxation, labirint from lavender and so on. Oh, what smell there is standing there! Guests can purchase products from plants growing in the store nearby. Park Drug Park Cyherbia. The cost of visiting: 5 EUR per adult, children from 5 to 12 years old - 3 EUR, up to 5 years old - free. Bonus: a cup of delicious tea. In addition, you can purchase a separate ticket to Lavender Labyrinth for 2 EUR, which includes a graph of a lavender lemonade with ice.

What to look for 1 day

Although the city and small, but in one day everything is not to see. Here is an approximate route plan for 1 day:

9:00 - We are going to one of the best beaches of all Cyprus Nissi Beach. From the center of Ayia-Napa you can get in a bus in 10 minutes and go out at the Nissi Avenue stop. The beach is located within the city and from many hotels can even be reached on foot. Do not forget to use sunscreen.
12:00 - Get the same way back to the city. In the heart of Ayia Napa go to the monastery. It will be enough to 1 hour time.
15:00 - After lunch, you can go to the Museum of the Mediterranean Sea, which is also located in the center.
16:00 - Cape Greco. The Cape itself can be reached from the center of Ayia Napa by bus and the cost of the trip will be only 1 EUR (takes about 20 minutes). Even in the most peak of the season at this time, the heat already will fall, so it will be possible to take a stroll around the park, make beautiful photos and arrange a small picnic.
18:00 - Walk to Cyclopa Cave. Located between Cape Greek and the city. There are signs for all territories of the Cape National Park. We move towards "to the Cyclopa Cave". Enough for about 30-40 minutes.
19:00 - Walk to marine caves. Also move by signs.
20:00 - We return back to the city. Moon Park. Past him will definitely won't pass. Glowing facilities can be seen from afar, there is a park right in the city center. You will be enough for 2 hours.
22:00 - Club Street. You can just stroll and look at the drove youth, and you can take part in the city's fun and go to any bar or club.

What to see in the vicinity

Within a radius of 100 kilometers, you can visit other cities and on a couple of interesting places:

Oceanarium in Protaras. It is the largest oceanarium in Cyprus, there are about a thousand marine inhabitants.
Dancing fountains are one of the mandatory visits to places on the island. This is a whole representation in the very center of Protaras, which lasts 1 hour.
St. Nicholas Cathedral in the oldest city.
Citadel Castello and Tower Othello, located in Famagusta. The tower overlooks the entire city.
Text mosque Hala Sultan in Larnaca. One of the most important shrines Muslims.
The Cyresan village of Lefkara, located near the city in the mountains. One of the most picturesque villages in Cyprus.
Stavrovi monastery. 37 kilometers from Larnaca, located high on the mountain. It is considered the most ancient shrine on the island.
Quarter of artisans in Nicosia. Here you will be offered real unique products made of clay, metal and wood made by your own hands.
Old oriental bazaar in the city where you can buy spices, various handmade textiles and much more.
With the history of all Cyprus, you can find a museum of decorative and applied arts and folk crafts as well as located in Nicosia.

Food. What to try

Ayia Napa though not considered paradise for a gastronomic tourist, but try a delicious national cuisine and the freshest seafood you will definitely succeed. I advise you to try one of the most popular traditional dishes - Mesa. This is a snack, usually consisting of 20-30 meat or fish dishes. Sorry slices and various salads are also found. An exquisite taste has a dish, the so-called dolmadez. It is rice mixed with meat and wrapped in grape leaves.

In the low season on the island, the majority of grocery stores and restaurants are closed, as they contain the establishments unprofitable. In addition, buying food in stores and supermarkets can be significantly saved. There is a network of small stores, you can even call kiosks, where they sell everything you need from food.

If you intend to save on restaurants and cafes and cook yourself, I advise you to buy in supermarkets more, where choice more and prices are more pleasant:

Best Buy. There are two such supermarkets in Ayia Napa - on Archiepieskopoo Makariou III (not far from the Nestor Hotel) and on Nissi Ave (next to the Tassia Maris Hotel).
Plus on Nissi Ave 27 Avenue and Kryu Nerou 20 Street (near the NEW Famagusta Hotel).

Fresh meat can be bought in the local shop on the street Tefcru Antia, where there are always fresh beef, lamb, pork, bird and meat semi-finished products. Nearby is a shop where you can buy various national Bulgarian and Russian products. Bachelor goods, pastries, cakes and pizza, ice cream and hot sandwiches, go to the best groceries of Ayia Napa: Zorpas, Euro Bakers, Bakery Co.

Budget

Gary "S Bar & Grill;
The Three Lions;
HUNGRY HORSE;
Georgie "s Handy Food;
Sesoula kalamaki;
Zorbas Bakery.

Medium level

LOS Bandidos;
Flames Restaurant and Bar;
Raphaels Restaurant;
ISAAC Tavern;
BlueBerries Restaurant and Bar;
Taverna Napa.

Expensive

Glasshouse Lounge Restaurant;
Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar;
EN-YEVO TAVERNAKI;
Quadro;
Atlas.

Holidays

Ayia Napa lives young people, eternal holidays and festivals. No wonder this "Second Ibiza", the city is one of the most popular partic resorts.

Safety. What to beware is worth

When I went to swim and left things on the shore, I did not fear that they were stolen. Ayia Napa is a safe place. I walked around the city and did not think about what was robbed among the White Day. Although all the same precautions do not interfere, people come to the island different.

Girls advise to dress more compromising, in order not to attract excessive attention from the side. Local men are trying to provide attention signs and in case of refusal may behave inappropriately.
Crime in the city, though the minimum, and the pockets are in any resort city, where full of holidaymakers.
Before using taxi services, ask how the calculation is made. Often, tourists do not expect such a large price tag at the end of the trip.
But most of all in Ayia vest should not beware of not local and the scorching sun. Be sure to use sunscreen.

Things to do

Entertainment in the resort city is thought out exactly so that they are suitable for any category of people. There are both active entertainment and more relaxed. I advice:

Scroll to Cape Greek and arrange a picnic at sunset.
Fly to parachute per boat.
Visit foam party.
Jump from a 50-meter tarzanka on the most famous and pure beach Nissi.
Ride on the fastest on the Mediterranean Sea speed boat "Scrimmer".
Immerse yourself in the sea cave Ayia Napa with scuba.
View view on the ship "Black Pearl" and admire the blue lagoon.
Try yourself in one of the water sports.
Rent a quad bike for a day and ride on it around the neighborhoods of the city.
Make a journey on a water bike.

Shopping and shops

Ayia Napa - the town is small, so Shopaholikov there is no place here. The resort can find the Greek Shub Store, leather shoes and beach holidays. Most stores in Ayia Napa focused near Nissi Ave Avenue, and the embankment has many souvenir shops and kiosks with beachwear. In the Planet Store store you can buy almost everything from combs to a mobile phone at the lowest price in Ayia Napa Prices. For brand things, go to Brandshop, where you can find US Polo, Cdavid and many other brands, and for jewelry - in Brilliance Jewelery. Local craftsmen at the Maggie Souvenir Shop store offer the best choice of handmade products, clay products and folk craft products.

Tax refund

On all island of Cyprus, goods are not subject to VAT (local VAT). Some stores have a refund (refund) - then you write a check on the return of VAT or in the office or at the airport. If it is written "No Refund, then no return will be. Therefore, you always say any return on the checkout:" refund, please, "you will explain about return, make the appropriate long-premissive return check, put in the envelope and write the address where it is necessary to go For refund.

Bars. Where to go

In Ayia Napa, you can find a lot of closer, which are distributed on the streets on the streets with drinks as a gift, free entrance or discount on the next Shot. In these cases, as a rule, alcohol will give you diluted. For 3-5 EUR you can buy a high-quality alcoholic cocktail.

I advise you to visit Tommy "S Pubwhere incendiary performances are arranged, forever the crowd of people. Also, I would recommend SEAHORSE BAR - karaoke and a positive public.
There is a good bar Jasmin.with dancing on a bar rack, fiery shows and leading animators.
Pure Russian bar. Red Square.Decorated in the style of the CSSR with music from the 90s.

The Ayia Napa bars begin to work from 10 pm and, mostly, up to 3-4 hours. Many continue fun and go to the nearest club. More bars:

SENIOR FROG'S;
The Square Bar;
Heaven Rock Garden.

Clubs and nightlife

Despite the fact that Ayia Napa is considered a party place, the music selection of clubs is small: almost the same music played in every club. Although I managed to find the only place where you can dance the Salsa - the club with the speaker name Salsa Cubana, "but the instructor was in departure, so no one arranged ideas with teaching girls and did not put music.

The biggest and noisy club is The Castle. The club has R "N" B-dance floor on the first floor, Techno / House / Trance - on the second. The most elite club is considered to be SOHO CLUB. Russian girls are passing there for free, the rest will have to give about 35 EUR for the entrance. The club is filled with party members only after midnight, when the bulk of the institutions are closed, and "rattling" before dawn.

Once a week on Saturdays near the Starsky club, S is a foam party - walks on the beach, it is going to offering tickets for 20 EUR. This cost is included free passage, free non-alcoholic cocktail and free alcoholic cocktail. All free cocktails, as in the city bars It is strongly diluted with water, but the entrance is still more expensive (about 30 EUR). Therefore, you can buy a ticket from him, and good drinks - in the same bar. Dress code and faces, like this, no. Everyone knows that in Ayia -Nap vacation beach, so everyone dressed in the clubs appropriate.

Extreme sports

In Ayia Napa you will find a huge amount of entertainment on the water.

One of the most popular lessons - diving. The crystal clear sea allows you to see all the inhabitants of the sea world. History lovers can admire at the British warship of Ayia Napa's British warship.
The calm Cypriot Sea allows even beginners to try ride water skiing.
Also, wakeboarding is popular. It can be said that these are the same skis, only with all sorts of tricks on the water. Since smooth water is best suited for this sport, the best time of classes is an early morning. The cost depends on the number and time of towing and fluctuates from 35 to 130 EUR. To learn wakeboarding, you will have to spend at least 200 EUR.
Perfect Ayia Napa is suitable for windsurfing lovers. This is a skating on the oblong-oval board with a sail. Windsurfing training is expensive. Those who wish to master this sport will have to go through the introductory course, which costs from 200 EUR, not including the fee for renting equipment. Rental will cost at least 70 EUR per day (300 EUR per week).
Kaitsurfing. Beginners will definitely need a helmet and life jacket. Equipment rental costs from 30-50 EUR per day. Training is carried out in several stages. The price for beginners per day varies from 100 EUR.

Extreme water sports activities are relevant from May to October-November. The main thing is to always remember your safety and get a maximum of pleasure.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Traditional gift from Ayia Napa is olive oil And, accordingly, olives. It should be remembered that it is forbidden to export from the country more than two bottles. When I bought, no one said about it. Even the guide told it only after all tourists dragged five bottles of the olive bus.

In the city there are many stores with products made by your own hands. Local craftsmen can offer you a variety of silver ornaments, clay and ceramics, lace and national embroidery. Everything is quite expensive, but done qualitatively.

In the city you can buy all sorts of Cypriot alcoholic beverages in almost any grocery store. I brought home several bottles of the famous traditional sweet wine "Commandary". I bought when I went to a tasting into one of the Cypriot villages, where they offered a tour. Alcohol is selling more expensive there than in urban stores, but you can try all kinds of products and buy what you like.

How to move around the city

On the island regularly run city buses. Unfortunately, at least the bus network is well developed enough, they go to the high season every hour, or even two. Low twice a day, and then do not go at all. The ticket can be purchased from the driver in place. As a good alternative to buses on the island there is a taxi system that run throughout the island and collect passengers, which are pre-recorded on this or that flight. It is more expensive than a public bus, but cheaper than to go by taxi. The service is called Travel Express. The schedule of local and long-distance traffic can be found on the respective sites before the trip, upon arrival at the hotel or on local bus station.

There is also a travel ticket that operates on all intercity and urban routes. The price of such a travel ticket for a week will be about 45 EUR.

There is a bicycle rental practice among tourists. In this way the island is quite convenient to move and many rental points. Also in Ayia Napa there is a system of automatic rental, where you can take a bike on one parking lot and put in another. For the first hour, you pay about 2 EUR, for subsequent 1 EUR. You can take a week for 50 EUR. A fairly convenient and advantageous way to travel around the island.

Taxi. What features exist

There is almost a hundred private companies on the island. All of them offer tourists around the clock services without days off. There are several types of taxi:

intergorodnek - something like a transfer that transports several passengers at a time;
city service - you can both meet on the street and order on the Internet;
rural - transports passengers only within the basic parking lots.

A distinctive feature - in each taxi there is a meter and the tariff is read for 1 km. The cost is about 1 EUR and plus a day or night rate (from 20:30 to 06:00). Cost of about 5 EUR. Day cheaper - 4 EUR. Keep in mind if in Cyprus you ordered a taxi at a certain time, and sat down later, you will have to pay a fine of 14 EUR per hour and 16 EUR per hour at night. Payment occurs only in cash.

The standard taxi trip from Larnaca Airport to the Ayia Napa center will cost 60 EUR and will take about 40 minutes. From Paphos price - from 180 EUR and two hours of time. On this site all offices of Taxi Cyprus are collected.

Buses

On the whole island of Cyprus there is an extensive bus network consisting of four types of buses:

daily long-distance buses that connect all cities and have dozens of flights during the day;
rural buses providing transportation of almost all rural settlements with the closest cities;
internal buses;
buses for airport shuttle.

However, it is worth planning a trip to other cities in advance and remember the schedule, as on weekdays, bus drivers usually finish work at 17:00, on Saturdays at about 15:00, and on Sunday they do not work at all. This type of transport on the island is not popular, so buses go quite rarely. You can even wait at the stop. Plus is the low fare. For example, from Aya-Napa to Nicosia for a ticket, you pay about 5 EUR. The water park from the center of the resort is just 1.5 EUR. Accordingly, what less distance Before the destination, the less you pay.

Cyprus by bus is a very convenient site to search for the route you need. There is an interactive map, the schedule of all buses and transfers.

Transport rental

Cyprus does not need to have a driver's license of an international sample to rent a car. Quite ordinary. But it should be borne in mind that there are age restrictions here (from 25 to 70 years old) and driving experience (from 3 years) are taken into account. The minus is that the movement here is left-sided, which is why it is difficult to navigate, and on the leased transport it is forbidden to move between Greek and Turkish parts of Cyprus. Also do not forget about the deposit of about 250 EUR.

You can book the car on the site of the car rental or, and the company's representative will meet you at the airport, where, after registration of the contract, get keys. Approximate cost of renting a car with insurance will cost 40 EUR per day. If you still decided to rent a car, then do it in the city, it will cost a little cheaper than in Ayia Napa.

Since the movement on the island is left-sided, it is difficult to immediately navigate. But perhaps the only problem is to confuse the side of the road. Remember both the dimensions of the machine. At home we are accustomed that the main part of the car is located on the right, here is the opposite.

The local police are quite friendly to tourists, but should not be abused and violate the rules of the road. Remember that you must need to be fastened, you can not talk on the phone while moving without a special headset. Do not forget to pay for parking. Observe the speed mode. Cyprus three main speed limitations:

100 km / h per highway;
65 km / h beyond the features of the city;
50 km / h - in cities and towns.

Ayia Napa - Recreation with Children

Although Ayia Napa is considered a youth resort, but also for families with children here, too, you can find a lot of interesting things. First, the most great beaches of Ayia Napa are ideal for recreation with family. Most beaches do not have sharp deepends, so perfectly suitable for safe and comfortable holiday.

Book a hotel if you eat with young children, you need to certainly not in the center of the resort. There is very noisy after six evenings. Many hotels have separate food for a child, which you can order is already initially at the reservation stage. But it seems to me that more nearby cities are suitable for recreation with children - such as, and. There is a calm holiday and, mostly, families with children go there, and in Ayia NAPU, they come to admire the beaches.

The most popular resort of Cyprus - Ayia Napa attracts guests from all over the world with its sandy golden beaches and magnificent turquoise sea. Tourists here are offered a wide variety of outdoor activities. Amaze bright colors Numerous festivals and festivities. Transfer time from a / p Larnaci about 50 minutes (41 km).
Vouchers in Ayia Nazu are especially popular with young people due to the presence of a huge number of clubs, bars and discos working even at night. Wide sandy beaches, shallow coastal line and an excellent water park make holidays in Ayia Napa attractive and for families with children.

Tours in Ayia Napa are popular with tourists, also due to the huge number of interesting sights. In the center of the city there is a monastery of Agija Napza, which was built by the Venetians, on the territory of his yard stands a beautiful marble fountain closed by a dome. The local relic is a 600-year-old tute tree, growing next to the well not far from a small chapel.

Museum of Marine Life, where you can endlessly wonder the variety of marine flora and fauna, also applies to the number of sights of Ayia Napa.

Waterworld water park is the largest thematic water park with a variety of attractions, the scenery of which is made based on the myths of ancient Greece. His visit will be interesting for children and adults, and the time spent in it will be remembered forever.

Visit also the local Moon Park and discover the world of attractions and entertainment!

In the area of \u200b\u200bAyia Napa, snorkeling centers are located, and there are many caves and reefs along the coast.

In the brightest form, Ayia Napa appears at night when numerous bars, clubs and discos are opening. Here you can dance, sing in karaoke, enjoy exquisite dishes and famous Cypriot wine.

Resorts

The noisy crowded resort, youth and very friendly, where the night party with the first sun rays smoothly flows into the beaches. Slubber from around the world come here to break away to the full coil. But I must say that the status of the family resort of Ayia Napa did not fully lose, as the beaches are so beautiful here and are comfortable that for the sea lovers, they completely compensate for nightlife. The hotel can be chosen for every taste. If you are resting with young children, then staying away about the club central part of the city. Hotels: Olympic Lagoon Resort 4 * De Luxe, Electra Tourist Village (Cat. A) 3 * Super. And find like-minded people for night entertainment in hotels: Ansis 3 *, Nestor 3 *, Okeanos Beach 3 *, Limanaki Beach 3 *, Petrosana Hotel Apartments 3 *, Green Bungalows Hotel Apartments (Cat. C) 2 * Super.

Beaches and swimming season

Ayia Napa Beaches are the best on the island, with transparent water, white sand and convenient entrance to the sea. There are practically no stony beaches here. All resort beaches are awarded the Blue Flag of the EU for purity. The most popular - Nissi Beach, the beach in the harbor of Limanaki and the new Golden Beach. The bathing season continues from May to October.

What to visit?

Cafes, bars, restaurants and clubs, where famous DJs from all over the world play almost every night, concentrate in the areas of Louka Louka and Grigoriou Afxtention, around the central square. There are also many shops, with very pretty souvenirs. On the square in the city center, there are several open-air concerts several times a week. This is a good opportunity to see the national Cypriot dances, including the famous dance with glasses. Festivals and holidays are held regularly. Most popular with tourists, especially those who come with children enjoyed the Moon Park, Museum of Marine Life and the theme Waterpark Waterworld (one of the largest in Europe). 10 minutes drive from the city center is the most beautiful place Islands - Cape Greco. In the city you need to visit the monastery (XVI century) with a quiet courtyard. Venetians raised him about the church built in the cliff (XIII-IX century). The people's museum is interested in a collection of prehistoric guns.

Vassos Nissi Plage is just a 2-minute walk from Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa. It offers outdoor and indoor pools, sauna and gym. Excellent value for money, beautiful view from rooms, good (sufficient) noise insulation, responsive staff. For 10 days of staying no reasons for discontent. A nice bonus from Booking in the form of Wi-Fi to a pair of devices. Breakfasts are excellent with a beautiful view of the sea (this is not Turkey with All Inc, no need to be confused).

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Ayia-Napa

The River Rock Hotel offers an outdoor pool and sun terrace is located in Ayia Napa. The hotel has a children's playground and free Wi-Fi. For the third time I stop in this hotel. Clean rooms, new furniture and plumbing, friendly staff. Own indoor parking. Near the old town.

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Ayia-Napa

Hotel Eleana is located in Ayia Napa, just 500 meters from Limanaki Beach. It features a bar-restaurant with billiards and a swimming pool with a sun terrace. Beautiful new hotel, everything is clean, the location is excellent, to all the swelling and entertainment 1 km. The beach next to the hotel is good, also clean, long coastline. There is a free, quite spacious parking, there never arose problems. Wai Fi catches all over the hotel. We were given a number on the 3rd floor, from where the sea view was opened. Upon arrival in the room expected a compliment: wine and fruit. From the hotel we were delighted, did not like only the fact that breakfasts are constantly alone and the same. You do not advise dinner, it is better to eat for this amount in risps and local taverns. In general, if it were not for food, then solid 10!

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Ayia-Napa

This exquisite hotel is located in Ayia Napa. The hotel has a lush palm garden with direct access to sandy beach At the sins bay. Excellent hotel, location, breakfast! Special thanks to Natalia for kindness and information assistance)

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Ayia-Napa

The luxurious Resort Hotel Cape Serenity - Adults Only is located on the territory of Natural Park Kavo Greco with rare plants and natural scalging formations. This is a special place! If you want to escape from the fuss and be alone with you and nature, and even surrounded by professional and caring personnel-you here! Very beautiful territory, pleases Eye every detail of the interior, in the room a comfortable bed, beautiful shower with watering rain and music, which is impossible not to relax. All truth is super! Well, an individually served breakfast overlooking the pool to your taste! I Would Like to Thank Ms.Vasos Food (And My Clothes :), Mr.George (The Driver) for the Advices (Local Supermarkets, Churches, etc.) And of Course Anna-Maria, Olga AND ALEXANDRA FOR THE HOSPITALITY). IT WAS A PLEASURE FOR US TO Communicate with All of You!

One of the most beautiful cities of Cyprus is located between Protaras and Larnaca resorts. The special atmosphere of this resort is permeated with carelessness, fun and entertainment. Ayia Napa is a holiday city, a resort-dance floor. Often it is called, Cyprus Riviera or Ibiza. If you want to relax and relax from everyday problems, please meet this resort and its secrets. Order tickets and go to an endless beach holiday.

From the history of the resort

These lands are considered to be cherished with Byzantine times. According to an ancient legend, earlier at the site of Ayia Napa Russia has been incredible. This territory was only suitable for the hunting and life of animals.

But one day everything has changed dramatically. The hunter, who lived in one of the settlements nearby, looked into the old cave. To his surprise, he found an ancient icon with the Lick of the Virgin Mary. Returning home, he spoke about his find. After discussion, the residents of the village decide that this is a very good sign, so some villagers moved to the cave and began to erect new dwellings there.

The newly built settlement they called Ayia Napa, which is translated as "sacred forests". Later, people built a monastery on this earth, and the cut-down forest was used to create fishing boats.

From the same time, the forest conciversion turned into a fishing village of Ayia-Napa, which she remained until the 70s of the last century. And then everything has changed again. Northern Cyprus won the Turks, so the Grekam, who had a hotel business in the occupied lands, had to leave the oblivion of the territory. To do this, they chose Ayia NAPU. And, as the time has shown, they were not mistaken.

Weather

Ayia Napa - the resort, which is as if created for those who love the hot sun, the warm sea, the lack of cold rains.

There is never cold here, the air temperature is rarely lowered below + 16 degrees. Throughout the year, it is comfortable to relax at this resort. Ayia Napa is characterized by a mild climate without strong winds and storms. This allows you to rest here since the beginning of April. At this time, the air temperature rises to +25, and the water is up to +20.

In the end of the spring, rest in the resort of Ayia Napa is especially pleasant. It is warm in May, but not hot weather. Air warms up to + 25 degrees during the day, at night +17 degrees.

It becomes hot and crowded on the beaches of the resort Ayia Napa (tourist reviews confirm this) in June - August, when the temperature rises above +30 degrees. The resort season continues until November. Then it comes warm, but the rainy period.

All who have already visited Cyprus (Ayia Napa), the reviews are left enthusiastic. At the same time, they recommend families with young children to go on a trip in April - May. At this time, the weather in the resort is especially favorable for the children's body.

sights

According to many holidaymakers, this Cypriot resort is good because it allows you to alternate a beach holiday (which is quite quickly annoying) with sightseeing. Ayia Napa, the attractions of which represent a huge historical and cultural value will affect you with their commemorative places.

Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On the site of an ancient cave, in which the icon of the mother of God (we talked about it at the beginning of the article) is the monastery with orthodox temple. Sicomor is growing next to him, which is already 1000 years old. On the territory of the monastery there is a Catholic chapel and extraordinary beauty ancient octagonal fountain.

Maritime Museum

Not far from the monastery is an interesting museum "Talassa". Its exposition tells about the diverse species of fish, and sea birds. The entrance to the museum is 4 euros.

Ship Pirate

Fishermen and today live in the town of Ayia Napa. Attractions of this wonderful town can be seen in the fishing harbor. Here stands wooden, brought from Egypt ship. He acting, on board is a team of pirates, including the characters of the film "Pirates Caribbean"- Captain Barbos and Jack Sparrow, a black flag is rewing on the flagpole.

You can not only explore the "black pearl", but also to go to the sea in search of treasures and the ghost city. During sea Travel From the ship they score from guns. Even adults (what to talk about children) come to indescribable delight from this sea adventure.

Water Park Water World.

This attraction will appear before you at the entrance to Ayia Napa. This huge water park is proud Cypriot. The thing is that in size it is the largest in Europe. It is set in style greek mythologyWhat enhances its attractiveness.

Water World you can visit 18 attractions, there are many small cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops, swimming pools with sun beds, etc. The ticket is worth an adult 38 euros for children up to 12 years old - 24 euros.

Beach

Those who are often in Cyprus believe that Ayia-Napa beaches are the best on the island.

They have a hollow bottom. As the city is in the bay, there is no strong wind, which is not uncomfortable in other Cypriot resorts. Ayia Napa's beaches at first sight conquer with their small snow-white soft sand. Here is a huge amount of water entertainment - water skiing, windsurfing, diving, sport fishing, rowing, etc.

The city's authorities strictly follow the condition of the beaches and improve their infrastructure. Above many beaches of the town fluttering blue flags that are awarded for flawless beach service.

"Nissi Beach"

This is a two-kilometer handsome - the beach, the most popular at the resort. It's always very fun here - various contests are held in the afternoon, and in the evening the beach becomes a disco in the open sky, often with live music. This beach is more suitable for leisure of young and liberated people, family couples with children is better to choose a calmer place, which is "macaronisos beach", or a few, but cute "Gresian Bay".

"Ayia Fekla"

Creative nature prefer this unusual beach with a church, located five kilometers from the city. In addition to the church, here you can visit the temple located in the cave, which today is valid.

"Kriio Nero"

"Adams"

If you have a rocky entrance to the sea, you should visit this beach. It is possible to go through the concrete staircase, which is located on the left side of the territory.

Those who love water sports and entertainment, "tourists with experience" recommend paying attention to the beaches of "Limanaki" and "New Golden Beach".

Hotels resort

It should be noted that hotels (Ayia Napa) are designed for guests with different financial capabilities. At the same time, the level 4 * - 5 * hotels correspond to European standards, and a lower segment in some cases to their own and so not too large stars does not reach. Many note that at the hotel 3 *, which is located on the first line, the level of service is barely corresponds to 2 *, but you can stay in the cozy mini-hotels of the family type, where much more for you will be made than they declared.

Do not assume that because of the abundance of young people in any hotel will be noisy. There are many good hotels in the city away from a noisy center, where you can live comfortably in silence and peace. In addition, it is necessary to pay tribute that 5 * hotels comply with all the standards, very much in their reputation. Guests in such hotels behave chinno, regardless of age.

We will present you some hotels (Ayia Napa), where you can comfortably spend time to families with children, or family couples who are looking for peace.

Adams Beach 5 *

This hotel is located near the water park. It has several pools, a beauty salon, a sports club, a bar, a souvenir shop. Three hundred magnificent rooms are perfectly equipped with novelties of household appliances.

Nissi Beach 4 *

This hotel can live not only in standard rooms, but also in the apartment and bungalows. All rooms are equipped at no worse than 5 *. The complex has an excellent tavern, a luxury restaurant, a club for children, a laundry room, a large supermarket.

Asterias Beach 4 *

This handsome hotel is located in a picturesque suburb of Ayia Napa. It has 200 comfortable rooms. The complex has a swimming pool, several bars and a restaurant. The hotel has a private beach with a gentle entrance to the water, which is very important for vacationers with children.

If you want to have fun, it will be more convenient to live closer to the "epicenter" of entertainment. Pay attention to hotels that we will tell below.

Grecian Bay Hotel 5 *

This is a well-known hotel with a flawless reputation and an excellent atmosphere. The level of service is great, relax here is a pleasure.

Euro Napa 4 *

The hotel is located 300 meters from the center. It is located in the garden, dries in greens, and at the same time it has perfectly equipped rooms.

Okeanos Beach 3 *

Despite the fact that the hotel has only 3 *, it has its own beach, conference room, cafe and bar, 2 pools, sauna, gym. The rooms are well equipped with everything necessary. In a word, you will not have to regret if you stop your choice on it.

Those who have been resting for no first time at the Ayia Napa resort, reviews of hotels leave different. Living in 4 * and 5 * hotels are quite satisfied with the level of service, but guests of 2-3 star hotels remain too pleased with the service.

Excursions

Most often, tourists are departed independently in the village of Protaras. To do this, you need to get on bus number 102/101 and drive to the east. Here you can explore the Church of the Holy Elijah, and in the evening visit the show "Singing Fountains". In the season, such a show is held twice a day - in the evening of 19 and at 21 o'clock. For an adult ticket worth 26 euros.

If you drive another 20 minutes on the same bus, then you will find yourself in the ancient Cypriot city of Paralymni. Once the city was at the lake. But now the lakes are not. But the city is characterized by excellent architecture - for example, the Church of St. Anna, which was built in the XIII century. No less impression is produced by the Cathedral of St. George, built in the XIX century. Ayia Napa is a city in which the recreation industry is well developed. Excursion programs for every taste have been developed here. Get acquainted with some of them.

Rustic culture

You will be offered riding on donkeys. You will get acquainted with a pretty creature, which in the distant past served as Cypriotas a means of movement - this is a charming donkey.

During the riding walk, you will see the picturesque neighborhood of Ayia Napa, you will admire amazing nature. And on returning you will be waiting for dinner with exquisite wine, folk dances and fun entertainment.

Camel Park and Karting

This excursion will begin with a stop on the camel farm. You will have the opportunity to watch these animals, drive on them with riding, take a walk through the picturesque park, swim in the pool, taste the Cyprus National Lunch.

Then the longest and completely safe karting in Cyprus awaits you. Such entertainment will not leave indifferent neither adults or children.

Akamas, Jeep Safari

This is an excursion to the reserved peninsula, which will hit you with mysterious beauty.

Cool sources and rich vegetation create comfortable atmosphere On this earth. You will see the nests of green in the Bay of Lara.

After the satisfying lunch and a short rest you will drive to the northwest of the peninsula, to the Bay of Chrysochu. Here you can visit the legendary swims of Aphrodite, where the goddess has bathed with Adonis. Complete the route attending the exhibition of snakes and reptiles living in Cyprus. He is located in the village of Skelli.

Cyprus, Ayia Napa - tourist reviews

The overwhelming number of people rested at this resort were very satisfied. Tourists celebrate hospitality and friendliness of Cypriots, excellent service, a large selection of entertainment, the ability to spend a vacation with children, as for them there are excellent platforms, pools, clubs.