Ayia Napa - a resort for young people
Ayia Napa is one of the most popular Cypriot resorts. More recently, there was a small fishing village located in a secluded bay near Cape Greco. Now Ayia Napa has become one of the upscale resorts in Europe, which retains the charm of the province.
Mostly young people rest in Ayia Napa, as this resort is very lively. There are many bars, taverns and restaurants here.
The resort has the opportunity to dance all night in various discos and nightclubs, sing karaoke, taste amazing local dishes and taste the famous wines of Cyprus.
In the center of Ayia Napa, next to the fountain, monastery and church, free open-air concerts are held several times a week. Here you can watch Cypriot national dances, for example, the famous dance with glasses.
This resort hosts various cultural and recreational activities. At the end of May, locals bid farewell to spring with the Kataklysmsos festival. During this time, various games with dances and songs are organized here. In late August and early September, Ayia Napa hosts a wine festival dedicated to the grape harvest.
The main attraction of Ayia Napa is the Venetian monastery, erected in the 16th century in honor of the Virgin Mary. There is a beautiful courtyard here, decorated with a marble fountain.
In addition, the found ancient settlement of Makronisos is located here. Tourists can visit the museum in order to get acquainted with the history of culture and life of the people of this island and look at the extinct inhabitants of the depths of the sea.
Fans of outdoor activities can go diving, boating, yachts, boats, water skiing, windsurfing, cycling, tennis, horse riding, football, golf. It is also possible to go on a sea safari or explore the sea caves near Ayia Napa.
Despite the fact that Ayia Napa is considered a youth resort, tourists come here for families with children. The main thing is to settle not in the center of the resort, where a stormy life is in full swing at night. Marine Park has shows every day (except Mondays) with trained dolphins. Admission is free for children under twelve years old.
Also, children will be interested in the recently opened Dinosaur Park, a carting center, and the largest Cypriot water park Water World. In this water park, the number of new attractions increases every year. In addition, it is worth taking a look at the Museum of Marine Life, which exhibits many inhabitants of the marine fauna and flora.