The best beaches in Cyprus

Aphrodite Bay is the most beautiful beach in Cyprus. It combines snow-white cliffs and a bright blue sea, clean air and mild climate, calm atmosphere and well-developed infrastructure. People come here to take beautiful photos, join the ancient Greek culture and feel like heroes of the Iliad.

Nissi Beach is a snow-white beach surrounded by mountains, sea cliffs and picturesque islands. The best DJs of Europe perform on its territory, crazy parties are held, concerts and cultural events are held. There are also provided conditions for family vacations, games, water sports.

Mackenzie Beach is a clean, safe and beautiful beach located within walking distance of the city of Larnaca. It is famous for its warm, shallow and transparent sea, cozy restaurants, wonderful climate. Here are ideal conditions for sunbathing, surfing, picnics, walks and hundreds of other leisure options.

Coral Bay is the most popular beach in the vicinity of Paphos. It is famous for its perfectly soft sand, warm and calm sea, beautiful panoramas and impeccable cleanliness. It also has one of the best taverns in all of Cyprus. Surely visit this place if you like the bright sun, delicious food and a calm atmosphere.

Governor’s Beach is a small, quiet and comfortable place created for family vacations. You will find snow-white cliffs, a bright blue sea, soft sand and the best cocktails in the south of Crete. The local tourist season begins in late May and ends in November.

Makronissos Beach is two beaches under the general name, one of which is more crowded and open to the winds, the other - smaller and quieter. Even Cypriots rate it as the best place in Cyprus, characterized by white sand and incredibly clear waters. Those who come to Ayia Napa choose Makronissos for its tranquility and simultaneous proximity to civilization.

Akti Olympion belongs to the municipality of Limassol. The beach, two halves of which are marked with the letters "A" and "B", is stretched for about 2 km. The conditional boundaries of their territories are divided by a pier. A large number of vacationers are attracted here not only by the high quality of beach vacations, but also by a very developed infrastructure.

Fig Tree Bay, according to various classifications, is among the twenty best in the world and the top ten best beaches in Europe. Located in the center of the famous resort of Protaras. The beach, like the bay in which it is comfortably located, is called the Fig Tree. From the former grove, which gave the name to the whole coast, there is not much left, now it is adorned with only one rarity tree, but in the company with the Blue Flag.

Blue Lagoon (Fontana Amorosa) is territorially owned by a national park located on the Akamas Peninsula. Access to the Blue Lagoon is not so simple that helps to keep these places in their original form under the close supervision of UNESCO. The unique waters of the Gulf of Amorosa are also associated with the name of the goddess Aphrodite.

Alykes is not a wide beach, which is mostly used by guests of coastal hotels. This is one of the whole chain of beaches of the popular Paphos, which is located on the west coast of Cyprus. Dark sand mixed with pebbles underscore the purity of the sea. The level of infrastructure, the quality of beach conditions were highly praised, marked with the Blue Flag.

Located on the southern coast of Cyprus within the city of Larnaca. One of the best public beaches on the island, awarded the Blue Flag for its cleanliness and level of service. Finikoudes (“small palms”) got its name in honor of a palm alley planted along the coast in 1922. Since then, the trees have grown to gigantic proportions, but the name has remained the same. It is easy to get to the beach: it is located right in the city center between the old and new ports. Shuttle buses run regularly from remote areas; the bus stop is near the main entrance.

It is located on the southwest coast of Cyprus and is one of the city beaches of Paphos. Awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and high level of service. Faros got its name in honor of the lighthouse, which rises on a hill 250 meters from the coast. The lighthouse is operational, at the top there is an observation deck with a breathtaking view of the sea, the Archaeological Park and the whole city. You can get to the beach on foot from the Port of Paphos Fortress, following the promenade in the north, or by city bus number 615 (stop "Roman Park").

Located on the southern coast of Cyprus, nineteen kilometers west of Limassol. The beach is located on the shore of Episkopi Bay in a conservation area taken under state protection. Next to it there is the Kourion Archaeological Park, one of the most valuable historical monuments in Cyprus. Because of this, public transport does not go to the beach, and it is forbidden to build hotels in its vicinity. You can get to Kourion by car, following the highway towards Paphos (turn left at the intersection of highways B6 and M1).

Located on the southern coast of Cyprus on the road from Limassol to Paphos, marked with the Blue Flag. Previously, there was a fishing port belonging to the small village of Pissouri, located in the neighborhood, but recently the resort has been actively developing and building up. Modern hotels and other real estate properties have grown on the coast that attract foreign tourists and investors who want to buy housing here. Despite this, Pissouri managed not to lose his charm and maintain a unique Cypriot atmosphere. The village often hosts "Cypriot nights" with national songs and dances, as well as harvest festivals, which bring together guests and residents of the island.

Konnos Bay Beach is located in a quiet bay surrounded by rocky high mountains near the resort town of Ayia Napa and the village of Protaras. To descend from the plateau to the seashore, there is a pedestrian walkway with viewing platforms, benches for rest and a road for cars that looks like a mountain serpentine.