Beaches
Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa sits on the south-eastern tip of Cyprus and is best known for its beaches: Nissi, Makronissos, Landa and the smaller coves around the harbour. Outside the summer nightlife season it is a relaxed seaside town with a monastery courtyard in the centre and a long coastal path towards Cape Greco.
From Larnaca
45 km
Driving time
about 40 minutes
Best time to visit
May to June and September to October for warm sea and calmer beaches; arrive before 10:00 in July and August.
Time to spend
Half a day for one beach, a full day if you add the harbour and coastal path.
Nearby attractions
- Cape Greco
- Protaras
- Ayia Napa Sculpture Park
- Ayia Napa Monastery
Parking
Free public parking areas behind Nissi and Makronissos beaches; they fill up by late morning in high season.
Local tips
- The coastal walking path between the harbour and Cape Greco is shaded in parts and easy for families.
- Beach bars rent sunbeds and umbrellas by the day — bring cash for smaller kiosks.
- Roads into the town centre become one-way in summer evenings, so park once and walk.
More places to explore
Mountains & NatureCape Greco
A national forest park of white sea cliffs, sea caves and the famous natural bridge between Ayia Napa and Protaras.
- 55 km from Larnaca
- about 50 minutes
Family ActivitiesProtaras
Fig Tree Bay and a string of calm, shallow bays that suit families, plus a lively seafront promenade.
- 55 km from Larnaca
- about 50 minutes
Mountains & NatureTroodos Mountains
Pine forest, mountain trails and cool air at up to 1,952 m on Mount Olympus, with UNESCO painted churches nearby.
- 110 km from Larnaca
- about 1 hour 40 minutes
Historical & Archaeological SitesNicosia Old Town
The walled capital inside its Venetian star-shaped ramparts, with museums, Ledra Street and old craft workshops.
- 50 km from Larnaca
- about 45 minutes