Alykes beach

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.

Beach description

Along the coast there is only one row of umbrellas, so there was simply nowhere to go to a crowded crowd. Most of the "wild" sunbathers make their way to neighboring wider areas. Inhabitants of coastal hotels fall on Alykes, simply crossing the paved promenade and occupy the part of the beach assigned to these establishments.

It is convenient for families with small children, because the bottom is shallow, and on the shore there is plenty of sand from which you can build anything you like: from cakes for mom to a fortress with an army. A flat descent into the water will be appreciated by those who swim poorly, and the rocky bottom at a depth will be attractive for diving enthusiasts.

Few people are confused by the rocky areas; convenient descents to the sea are equipped here. Swimmers are protected from sea waves by breakwaters along the perimeter of the beach. Thanks to the safe conditions, the season extends even to the winter months. A small depth allows the water to warm up, already in the early spring people bathe in full swing here.

Entrance to Alykes is free, the following amenities are offered:

  1. Sun loungers and soft bamboo sunbeds, umbrellas made from palm leaves.
  2. Daily cleaning.
  3. There are toilets and changing rooms.
  4. Away from the bathing area there are water sports centers.
  5. There are no noisy merchants, nearby hotels, bars provide everything you need.
  6. Rescuers start working at 11.00 and leave their post after 17.30.

When is it better to go?

The holiday season begins in Cyprus at the end of April, when the water in the sea warms up enough to feel comfortable for swimming. June – is the most comfortable month for relaxation: the temperature is pleasant, up to 26 to 30 degrees, the sea breeze freshes and tones up. In July-August, the island becomes too thick and glowing, but in September-October, comfortable conditions turn back again. 

Video: Beach Alykes

Infrastructure

Just 300 meters from the beach you can conveniently stay in the aparthotel Alecos , 3 *, with very nice hosts and friendly helpful staff. Here you will find spacious, well-equipped rooms with a living area, which are cleaned daily. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel, or have lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant. If they do not want to go to the beach, tourists relax in the lounge by the pool, at tables in the garden, play billiards. The beach, a very decent supermarket, historical sights are within walking distance.

There are many places in the village where you can have a delicious lunch, having before your eyes a beautiful image of the sea and palm trees. The service is excellent, the products are always fresh, there is a lot of fish delicacies. The menu contains European dishes. It is hard not to notice Middle Eastern influences. Halloumi and meze are something that you should definitely try. A variety of dolma, kupepya, filled with vegetable ingredients. Quickly cooked souvlaki is watered with lemon and flavored with a lot of greens. Served with local bread, pickled with pepper.

You can buy products, souvenirs, wandering between shops, shops and cafes in the municipal market. In the summer heat it’s not hot here, the galleries are covered. Children will be interested in a trip to the Aphrodite water park. In Cyprus, it is one of the three best.

Shopping tours on the island are not accepted, and filigree jewelry, porcelain, wood carvings, wine and grape vodka, orange liquor, olives, for sweet tooth - Turkish delight will be the best memory of a fascinating journey. Relatives will be pleased with presentations for hair and body care from natural raw materials, religious paraphernalia.

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Useful information

  1. A bus stop is located across the road from the beach. You can also get to the village on a rented car or a pre-ordered transfer.
  2. Public transport is well developed, buses run frequently. When traveling, it is more convenient and cheaper to buy a round-trip ticket immediately.

What to visit nearby:

  • Fortress and lighthouse.
  • Archaeological park.
  • Churches of Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, Panagia Theoskepasti, St. Neophytos Monastery.
  • The ruined ancient castle of Saranta Colones.
  • Mosaics in the Archaeological Park.
  • The historically valuable Paphos Acropolis with royal tombs.
  • Byzantine Museum.

The beach participates in ratings:

10 place in rating Cyprus 5 place in rating Paphos 11 place in rating The best sandy beaches in Cyprus 10 place in rating Sandy beaches in Paphos
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