The name Ayia Napa means the sacred forest. There is a legend that the area in this place was covered with very dense forest. Once a hunter found a cave in the forest. When he went into it, he discovered the icon of the Mother of God there. The forest began to be considered sacred, and the discovered icon was called the Icon of Our Lady of Ayia Napa. The fishing village that was closest to the forest began to be called Ayia Napa. Subsequently, the village grew and became a resort.
Ayia Napa Cyprus is a resort that attracts the attention of tourists from all over the world every year. Basically, it is very popular among young people, as well as families with children. Holidays in Ayia Napa - this is the best thing that can be advised to someone who wants to have a good rest. If you visit this resort, you can enjoy the warm transparent sea, a boat trip, a jet ski and water skiing, parachuting for a boat, windsurfing and diving. Diving enthusiasts will be able to explore the wreckage of ships located under water, rock formations and caves. Golden Beach - Ayia Napa Cyprus city beach with golden sand, which extends for 1 kilometer east of the fishing harbor. The most famous beaches also include Ayia Thekla, Nissi, Limnara, Makronisi and Konnos. The most popular is Nissi Beach, which is 2 km long. These beaches are 2 - 6 km from Ayia Napa and every year attract many tourists. The calmer and more secluded beach of Ayia Napa Cyprus is Protaras.
The city center is a cluster of souvenir shops, as well as bars, nightclubs and restaurants. In many clubs, the dance floor is not separated by walls from the street and at night the whole center looks like a giant disco. Ayia Napa Cyprus Resort is also suitable for a relaxing pastime. On the seashore there are many 4-5 star hotels , which are located about 1-3 kilometers from the bustling center.
The menu of the restaurants of this resort has a large selection of fish and meat dishes, dishes of national cuisine, as well as Cypriot wines.
For children on Ayia Napa, there is a WaterWorld water park, decorated in the style of myths of Ancient Greece with all kinds of attractions that are annually completed. WaterWorld Waterpark is one of the largest thematic water parks in Europe. The water park has many pools, slides, water attractions. There is also an amusement park, a dolphinarium, a dinosaur park, as well as a go-kart center. In Marine Park (marine park) every day, with the exception of Monday, arrange performances with the participation of dolphins. Entrance to the marine park for children under 12 years old is free.
Ayia Napa hosts many festivals, celebrations, dance and folklore evenings. The best holidays that should be seen and held on Ayia Napa are: Christmas, Green Monday, Carnival in front of Shrovetide, Epiphany Day, Easter festivities and the September festival of Ayia Napa.
The main attraction of Ayia Napa is a monastery built in 1530 by the Venetians near a church built in the rock of either the 8th or 9th century. In the center of the monastery is a beautiful courtyard with a marble fountain. In the museum of marine life you can see a collection of marine fauna and flora, and in the folk museum - various types of prehistoric tools.
Ayia Napa's main international airport is located in Larnaca. Tourists who arrive in Cyprus on their own can travel to Ayia Napa by bus or taxi. No cars are allowed in the center of Ayia Napa, so there are many rental bicycles and scooters. A bicycle path is laid along the highway that runs along the seashore.
The climate in Ayia Napa is Mediterranean. The warmest months of the year are from June to September, the average temperature is about 29 degrees, and in December-January about 16 degrees.
Relaxation, pleasant pastime, happy memories after visiting this resort - this is what awaits you if you still decide to fly there.