Attractions in Ayia Napa

Cyprus Tourism in Ayia Napa

Attractions in Ayia Napa on the east coast of the island are magical. Long sandy golden beaches, nightlife, watersports, breathtaking scenery and rustic little villages dotted with beautiful Byzantine churches.

Ayia Napa Monastery

In the middle of the village of Ayia Napa, surrounded by a wall, stands this beautiful medieval monastery which is dedicated to 'Our Lady of the Forests'. The guest house near the church belongs to the World Council of Churches and there's a 16th century church partly underground and cut into the rock.

Ayia Napa WaterWorld Waterpark

18 Agia Thekla Road, Agia Napa 5345, PO Box 30605

One of the many attractions in Ayia Napa is the amazing water-park which has everything you could possible need for a fantastic day out. The park has received 18 major international awards and also certification for the safe and hygienic conditions throughout. waterworldwaterpark.com.

Thalassa (sea in Greek) Marine Museum

Pierides Foundastion, Kriou Nerou 14 / Tel: 23816366
Octo-May/Tues-Sat 9.am-5.pm/Sat 10.am-2pm
June-Sept/Tues-Sun 9.am-2pm & 6pm-8pm - Entrance CY£1.50 (Children 0.50)
As the name suggests, the museum is based on the sea and the marine heritage of Cyprus from prehistoric times to the present. There's a replica of a 4th century BC Greek trading vessel, the original of which was found off the coast of Keryneia.

Cape Greko National Park

A beautiful park with 36 different types of orchid species, crocuses and irises. A temple dedicated to Aphrodite once existed here and a nature trail links the area to the Aphrodite Cultural Route.

Paralimni

An unusual vaulted church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and decorated with unusual 18th century procelain plates. Sections of the church date back to the 13th century and house a small ecclesiastical museum. After the occupation of Famagusta, by Turkish troups in 1974, the small town of Paralimni became the temporary administrative centre of the district.