BeachesFree
Nissi Beach
Nissi
A picture-perfect white-sand beach with clear, shallow water and a small island you can wade to.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Open access; lifeguards in season
Ayia Napa
Golden beaches, turquoise coves and Cyprus’s biggest party scene.
Plan your Ayia Napa trip
- Flight + Hotel PackageRecommended Best option if you want the trip arranged together. View Packages Packages
- Hotels Prefer to book accommodation separately? View Hotels Hotels
- Flights Already have accommodation? View Flights Flights
- Things To Do Tours, attractions and experiences. View Activities Activities
Overview
Why go to Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa combines spectacular beaches such as Nissi with a lively strip of bars and clubs. It is also home to sea caves, water parks and quiet coves at nearby Cape Greco.
- Where
- Famagusta District, Cyprus
- Recommended stay
- 4–7 nights
- Best time to go
- May–June and September–October for warm sea.
- Approx. daily budget
- £55–110 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Ayia Napa cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£50–70a day
- Mid-range traveller£100–145a day
- Luxury traveller£200+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
See all 9 Top picks in Ayia Napa
BeachesFree
Cape Greco National Forest Park
Cape Greco
Cliffs, sea caves and clear water in a protected park with walking trails.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers
Open-air; car or bike recommended
CultureFree
Ayia Napa Monastery
Old Town
A peaceful 16th-century monastery in the middle of town, with a Venetian fountain.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Open daily; hours vary
Family~£32
WaterWorld Waterpark
Ayia Napa
A Greek-myth-themed water park with slides and pools, popular with families.
- Suggested time: 5 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families
Daily, roughly 10:00–18:00 in season
Hidden Gems
See all 3 Beyond the checklist
BeachesFree
Cape Greco National Forest Park
Cape Greco
Cliffs, sea caves and clear water in a protected park with walking trails.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers
Open-air; car or bike recommended
CultureFree
Ayia Napa Monastery
Old Town
A peaceful 16th-century monastery in the middle of town, with a Venetian fountain.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Open daily; hours vary
Hidden GemsFree
Sculpture Park
Ayia Napa
An open-air park of stone sculptures set in a clifftop garden by the sea.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open daily
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Ayia Napa
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best Luxury ValueBest for Families
Example listingNissi Beach Resort
Nissi, Ayia Napa
Very good valueValue score 79 out of 100
Rated 9.0/10, priced in line with similar 5★ hotels in Ayia Napa, right by the beach.
From £140 per night · check current availability
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingCape Greco Family Hotel
Protaras, Ayia Napa
Very good valueValue score 72 out of 100
Rated 8.5/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Ayia Napa, right by the beach.
From £80 per night · check current availability
Example listing
Napa Party Hotel
Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa
Good valueValue score 62 out of 100
Rated 8.1/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Ayia Napa, right by the beach.
From £50 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
Food guide Where to eat
-
Meze by the sea
-
Halloumi fries
-
Frappé and freddo
A suggested Ayia Napa itinerary
3 nights Couple
Ayia Napa · Highlights
Ayia Napa in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Ayia Napa picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Ayia Napa Marina, Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa Monastery
- Day 2 · Cape Greco National Forest Park, Napa Street Nightlife
- Day 3 · Sculpture Park, WaterWorld Waterpark
Plan Ayia Napa your way
Tell us your dates, who’s travelling and what you enjoy. We’ll build a first draft you can edit.