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Ayia Napa (now officially transliterated into English as Agia Napa from the Greek) is a tourist location at the easternmost end of the Republic of Cyprus. It is widely considered the premier nightlife location of Cyprus.
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The one cultural site worth visiting in the town, the present building dates to around 1500.
Municipal museum with paleontological, geological, archaeological and marine life exhibits in several spaces. One of the main pieces is the replica of the Hellenistic trade ship Kyrenia II.
On its eastern end it transitions into the Ayia Napa Park of Mediterranean Plants, Cactus and Succulents.
Sea Caves in a small bay. They can be reached by foot or on the road. There are also boat trips offered to the caves. The caves are beneath a cliff. They can be viewed from above. It is possible to climb into the water and explore the caves by swimming to their entrances. Some people also jump from a spot at the eastern part of the cliff into the water which is deep enough there.
Cluster of burial chambers from Hellenistic and Roman periods at the coast.
The most infamous of them all. In the height of the summer you need to get there early to reserve your patch. About 4 km from the central square. BBC Radio One has staged its beach parties here. Also Nissi Bay Beach bar features the club and bar DJs spinning the decks each day.
Makronisos Beach
Just as nice as (if not nicer than) Nissi Beach, a bit further away. At times less busy and more family orientated. In the past this has been the choice for MTVs and Kandi beach parties.
The closest sandy beach to the centre of Agia Napa, this is a beautiful beach that stretches along three coves to the east of the small fishing harbour. Not so fashionable as the two above, but just as nice a beach.
Sandy Bay
Wind protected beach. There are water sports and massage offers available.
Off the beach the "Musan" underwater gallery of sculpture by Jason deCaires Taylor can be explored while diving.
800 meter long beach close to the city centre with few sand.
Wind protected beach ca. 8 kilometres to the west of the centre at the border of Ayia Napa and Paralimni.
Exotic fruits, vegetables and meats with unusual herbs and spices, grilled in a traditional wood-fired oven.
Family-owned and -run hotel apartments, near Grecian Beach.
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