Ayia Napa is the in place for the young hip crowd looking for cutting edge dance moves and the latest beats on a sunshine-filled beach holiday. There is a laid-back culture in Ayia Napa based around the clubbing scene, but the region also offers an impressive number of blue flag beaches with 14 of them to choose from.
Ayia Napa caters to all ages and holiday groups, but June and July tend to be the time when the young party crowd arrive and dominate the scene. For those with an interest in the underlying history and heritage of the area, there are several museums and archaeological sites to be seen in Ayia Napa, offering insight and understanding into the past of this most south eastern point of Cyprus. Touring the area by hire car is a wonderful way to see the best of Ayia Napa and its immediate surrounds.
The region is home to over 80 bars and pubs, and 12 nightclubs resound nightly to sounds of grime, dub step, drum and bass, garage and house music, much of it carried over from the United Kingdom. Eat in one of the 150 eateries and restaurants which can provide for all tastes, from international foods from exotic countries, to internationally recognised fast-food brands to, of course, local and regional dishes and delicacies, bursting with flavour and freshness.
In between partying at night and recovering by day on the white sandy beaches next to the crystalline sea, Ayia Napa is an excellent place to pick up a permanent reminder of the holiday by getting a tattoo or piercing at one of the many body art studios in the resort.
Travel locally by quad bike, moped or buggy, all of which can be easily hired from many enterprises in the area. You will need a full driving licence and it is advisable to obey the regulations spelled out by the owner as many people working in Ayia Napa know each other and look out for each other’s property. These lightweight vehicles are excellent for quickly covering the distance between Ayia Napa Square and Nissi Beach a couple of miles away, as well as for exploring a little further afield and even getting to and from the excellent waterpark or nearby funfair.
If you have long wanted to find out why it’s the party capital of Cyprus, now is the time to visit and discover the truth for yourself! No matter your age or holiday requirements, Ayia Napa is the place to come to have seaside fun, party all night in a club or even on the beach and completely let go of all your worries and cares while enjoying a holiday to remember for many years to come.