Cyprus is a unique country with a mild, comfortable climate. Here are some of the best beaches in the world, each of them is attractive and unique in its own way. Warm emerald-green water and the purest velvet sand, beautiful terrains and picturesque green landscapes attract millions of tourists from all over the world. Experts from 1001beach have ranked the best sandy beaches in Cyprus so that you can choose the most suitable for your vacation.
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.
Lara Bay is located on the northwest coast of Cyprus near the city of Paphos on the Akamas Peninsula. This is a unique nature reserve of Cyprus, and indeed the entire coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Breathtaking scenic views, the amazing sound of the sea, the rumble of fast waves and the desert of this place creates a sense of paradise with an incredible ecosystem. For centuries, two rare species of sea turtles live on the beach: alligator snapping and giant green.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paramali Beach is a secluded and calm place located south of the village of the same name. A dirt road leads to the beach along orange and lemon plantations. Paramali is a real Cypriot beach, which, like many other beaches on the island, is inhabited by sea turtles, so visitors are asked to respect the nests of the local inhabitants and keep enough distance from them to allow young animals to safely get to the water and return back to the nests.
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").
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.
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.
Agios Georgios is a small beach in the village of the same name near the town of Pegeia on Cape Drepanon. On both sides the beach is surrounded by high cliffs. On the left side of Agios Georgios, a long rocky boat pier was built. To the south and north of the beach in the rocks you can find secluded coves, as if created by nature itself for those who seek solitude and beautiful places for unforgettable photos. In the sea near the beach there is a picturesque rocky islet of Yeronisos, which is a peculiar symbol of this place.
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.
Porto Pomos Beach is the wild west coast of Cyprus, the place is often positioned as the most unusual with a rugged coastline in the deep blue waves of the Mediterranean Sea. Porto Pomos is located next to the picturesque fishing village of Pomos, this small pebble beach is dotted with no more than 10-20 colorful beach umbrellas, and foam frappes - the famous iced coffee in Cyprus are prepared in a lonely beach hut.
Porto Pomos is a small beach area with calm clear water. The coast and bottom are rocky in places, but the sea is still transparent with a bright blue tint. The beach cover consists of a mixture of dark yellow sand, sea pebbles, large and small shell rock. The water entry is flat and non-shallow The landscapes on the shores of Porto Pomos are unforgettable, and the feeling of the place is simply magical.
The beach is little known among tourists, so there is no crowding in this part of the island. Many vacationers choose this place for beautiful photos with a panorama of the beach, as well as for exploring mysterious grottoes in the rocks. Porto Pomos is just beginning to develop, but there are already some good restaurants and hotels in the fishing village.
Sirena Bay is a little-known quiet romantic beach in an isolated bay in the Agia Triada area in Protaras. Locals remember this place under the name Minas, but after the appearance of the cafe-bar "Siren" near the coast, the beach was called the same.