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Ayia Napa Overview

Beautiful crystal clear blue beaches with golden sands, magnificent night clubs and bars, culture and Cyprus tradition, good food, good service and excellent hospitality all put together are what could best describe Ayia Napa.
Beaches:
Macronissos Beach is formed by a cluster of bays making it well protected from winds.
Ayla Thekla Beach is situated six kilometers west of Ayia Napa and takes its name from a small old church in that area bearing the same name.
Nissi Beach three kilometers west of Ayia Napa are closely connected twin beaches well sheltered from the winds which facilitate all sea sports. There are also cafeterias, pubs, and restaurants in the area.
Sandy Bay Beach is 400 yards east of Nissi Bay, fully protected from winds with a host of water sports and catering.
Limnara Beach four kilometers east of Ayia Napa though small it is one of the loveliest beaches, well- protected from the winds with facilities for all water sports.
Main Beach Ayia Napa stretches from the fishing harbour of Ayia Napa for more than a kilometer. The beach has facilities for all sea sports, plenty of cafeterias, snack bars and restaurants with the fishing harbour of Ayia Napa with its small colorful boats adding colour to the view.
Palaces are a rocky beach that has been sculptured in such a wonderful manner by the sea waves that it gives the impression of being a fine work of architecture. Accessible only from the sea it lies between Limnara Beach and Cape Greco. Car Hire Cryprus

Museums:
Macronissos Tombs west of Ayia Napa village are the excavation site of the rock-cut tombs, which have been the target of illegal digging since 1872. Nineteen tombs have been excavated so far and a small sanctuary was investigated to the east of the burial grounds.
Marine Life Museum in Ayia Napa’s Town Hall exhibits past and present marine life and promotes the study and research of marine life while also emphasizing the importance of preserving the marine environment.
Car hire companies in Ayia Napa include Argus, AutoEurope, Holiday Autos, and Car Hire 3000.