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Ayia Napa is located on the southeastern part of Cyprus isle. Holidays in Ayia Napa really do have the best of both worlds. On the one hand, the resort's a buzzing party paradise, bustling with cutting-edge clubs and trendy bars.
Ayia Napa is also 5 miles away from Protaras, which is newly developed resort with tourism. The island of Cyprus that houses Ayia Napa is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. with some of Europe’s most clean beaches, as well as thriving olive and citrus groves. Thanks to the location of the island, the resort has wonderful weather.

The name Ayia Napa is derived from name of the old monastery, which was located in the town centre during the Venetian era. In old times town was surrounded by a dense forest and word “Napa” means “wooded valley”,
“Ayia” means “holy”. But Ayia Napa is also home to significant history, including its medieval Monastery that was built around 1500 AD, originally as a women’s convent. Cape Greco, to the east of Ayia Napa, is a distinctive coastline with its imposing 10-metres see cliffs which feature natural caves sculpted for ages by the sea into the rock.

Today Ayia Napa resort hosts a large number of holiday makers & is famous for its white sandy beaches, various popular water sports and nightlife. Most tourists come from Europe (95%), the majority from the UK. Other important tourist markets for Cyprus are the Scandinavian countries, Germany, Russia and the countries of former USSR, Switzerland, Greece and Holland. Beaches are strictly supervised by the Cyprus Tourism Organization in order to keep them in a perfect shape and clean for the tourists. All beachs in Ayia Napa awarded with european Blue Flag.

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Beaches, clubs and hits in Ayia Napa, there’s always place for a party. When the sun goes down in Ayia Napa there is a special ambience that attracts people of all ages and persuasions. Think of the Mediterranean’s most famous beach-and-party resorts. Chances are Ibiza, Magaluf, Malia, Santa Ponsa, Kavos, Corfu and Faliraki are on the list…
and Ayia Napa almost certainly makes the top six. On every narrow street of the resort visitors discovers scores
of interesting restaurants / tarvernas , pubs, cafes and discos. Ayia Napa has something to satisfy everyone's taste.

Most visitors to Ayia Napa arrive by air and many of them come on charter flights with low cost airlines.
Air tTickets on scheduled flights to Cyprus tend to be expensive, but Europe-based travellers may be able to pick up cheap last-minute tickets with charter companies if they shop around. If you’re already in Greece, you can pick
up reasonably priced one-way or return tickets to the South from travel agents in Athens, Thessaloniki or Heraklion.

Ayia Napa was a small fishing village who was turned into the main holiday place the most important tourist resort
of Cyprus. Its population now exceeds 3000. Sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, perfect hotels, a unique medieval monastery, the traditional harbour. Visitord of Ayia Napa can experience a wide range of activities such as scuba diving, bungee, the Luna park & the cultural festival. For the visitors of Ayia Napa it is essential to plan an afternoon siesta, if they are to make the most of the sensational nightlife for which the resort has become world-renowned.

Ayia Napa: Hotels, Apartments, Villas and othe Accommodations

When planning summer holidays to Ayia Napa in Cyprus, you couldn't be better placed for the more tranquil side
of this resort than at the Hotel Napa Mermaid, located just 100 meters from Grecian Beach. Most hotels in Ayia Napa have their own nightly entertainment with a resident band, and Greek nights with folk dancing are offered.

The clubbing scene is legendary with big name DJ's appearing frequently at some of the popular clubs. For those
on a budget, Ayia Napa nas many excellent accommodation options, but there are swish five star resorts a plenty too. Ayia Napa, is a shopper's heaven - with all manner of souvenir stalls, craft markets and road-side stalls offering excellent bargains, colourful designs and island-made crafts for all price points. Shops and boutiques offer well made clubbing and beachwear, dresses and linens, all day and well into the night. As you would expect from
a holiday resort that aims itself squarely at the mass market, Ayia Napa's restaurant offering is suitably mainstream, and suitably diverse. The oldest & most atmospheric place is Napa Taverna, which serves traditional Cypriot food

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