Ayia Napa – The party capital of Cyprus
Website design By BotEap.comAyia Napa or Agia Napa, as the Greek translation is more accurate, is a place that every tourist in Cyprus should visit. I can’t add just for its fantastic night life, great bars and restaurants. But only because it’s a big city and also a thriving resort. The beaches are absolutely fabulous, with miles of soft golden sand lapped by the warm, clear Mediterranean Ocean, making them perfect for sun worshipers and bathers alike.
Website design By BotEap.comThere is a bustling harbor just off the main promenade, opposite some excellent restaurants and bars where you can relax with a cold beer while watching the pleasure boats arrive. Ayia Napa harbor is also home to a sizable fleet of small fishing boats and if you’re around in the mornings you can even pick up some fresh fish for dinner. Then again, you’re on vacation, so what the heck, let the restaurant do the cooking. Boat trips from the port are very reasonably priced, so make sure you book a nice relaxing cruise along the coast that usually includes lunch and a swim stop. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, there’s a fabulous full sail catamaran or even a yellow submarine. No, I’m not kidding, you can get a great view of the local marine life from this semi-submersible and they don’t charge an arm and a leg either.
Website design By BotEap.comBe sure to visit Nisi Beach, which is located about 2 miles along the coast from the port area of Ayia Napa. You can hop on the bus or take a leisurely walk. The path along the main road is lined with shops and bars, so there are plenty of opportunities to stop for a relaxing drink or quick snack. Then there is the scenic drive along the new coastal path with plenty of quaint bars to quench your thirst along the way. The Nisi beach area is almost a resort unto itself with a beautiful golden beach fronted by dozens of bars, restaurants, and shops. This is where the younger generation seems to gravitate and there is bungee jumping and plenty of water sports available. Another great event that is held regularly here is the foam party. Held in a sort of disco marquee with foam-filled sides, it’s great fun for all ages.
Website design By BotEap.comI have to tell you about the Ayia Napa water park. It’s amazing! This water park has won several major European awards for its safety and is one of the biggest and best in Europe. The Waterworld staff are excellent and some of the most helpful I have ever met. The park is immaculate, professional and very well managed. The water slides are amazing and will provide an exhausting day for young and old alike. There is something for every age group, from toddlers to water park fans. You can just relax in the lazy river or ride the bottom drop of the terrifying Kamikaze water slide. For raw thrills and spills for the whole family, take a trip down the “Descent into Atlantis” and make sure there’s someone in the background to capture your expression on camera. Even at the age of over fifty, I still rise to the challenge of trying every slide in the park at least once during the day.
Website design By BotEap.comLet’s not forget, of course, that Ayia Napa is first and foremost known for its fantastic nightlife. All the famous clubs are there, like the ministry of sound and the sir frogs. Visit “the square” which is home to most of the best clubs and until the dawn of the party, enjoy breakfast in one of the many cafeterias in the area. No trip to Cyprus would be complete without a visit to Ayia Napa, even if it’s just to the water park or a day at the beach, so happy holidays and enjoy Cyprus.