FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Ayia Napa Cyprus

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What is Ayia Napa?

Ayia Napa is one of Europe’s best holiday destinations for people looking for sun and fun!

Where is Ayia Napa?

Ayia Napa is on the east coast of Cyprus, around 30 minutes from Larnaca International Airport.

How do you get to Ayia Napa?

From overseas, there are scheduled and charter flights to Larnaca International Airport, which is around a  30-45 minute drive away.

Some people also fly into Paphos International Airport, but the journey is just short of two hours.

Where do visitors to Ayia Napa come from?

Everywhere, but mainly from Cyprus, the UK, Israel, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary and Georgia.

People LOVE the fantastic weather and beautiful beaches, which are lapped by crystal-clear water. 
 
An Instagram favourite involves putting seawater in a plastic cup and taking pictures. This is because the water is so clear that it looks like you have taken it from a tap or a bottle.
 
Also, the surrounding areas are stunning. These are perfect for boat trips, jet skiing, quad biking, gentle walking or hiking, cycling, diving, etc.
 
Another major attraction in Ayia Napa is the great party scene, with almost endless pubs, bars and clubs open very late in the early hours.
 
In addition to that, throw in some fantastic hotels, villas and restaurants (many serving fresh fish caught that day by the local fishing boats), which explains the popularity of Ayia Napa! 

Am I too old for Ayia Napa?

100% no, AYIA NAPA is for anyone of any age. Something we LOVE about Ayia Napa is how people of all ages mix. You are never too young or old to enjoy this place we call home!

What language is spoken in Ayia Napa Cyprus?

The official languages of Cyprus (and therefore Ayia Napa) are GREEK & TURKISH (according to Cyprus’s constitution). However, the most spoken language is ENGLISH. In addition to a large volume of UK visitors, many workers in Ayia Napa are from overseas, so English is the ‘bridging” language. You’ll also find that all road signs, most other signs and menus are all available in English.

Is Ayia Napa only for young people?

100% no, AYIA NAPA is for anyone of any age. Something we LOVE about Ayia Napa is how people of all ages mix. You are never too young or old to enjoy this place we call home!

Is Ayia Napa expensive?

This depends on where you stay and what you do, but there is something in AYIA NAPA for most budgets, including cheap and very expensive places to stay, things to do, places to eat, etc.

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In Ayia Napa, we use British plugs and drive on the left!

Share Ayia Napa - We use British plug sockets in Ayia Napa, Cyprus.

Something that often shocks first-time visitors is that we use British plug sockets and drive on the left-hand side of the road!

Why?

It’s because Cyprus was under British rule when cars and electricity were introduced in the early 1900s.

So, if you come from the UK, it’s “happy days”. You won’t need travel adaptors. We also use the same voltage as the UK (240 volts), so all your electrical stuff will work perfectly, and driving is much easier.

This is not so true if you come from anywhere else, so remember to bring your “English” adaptors and to drive carefully.

Know the law while in Ayia Napa!

Other Ayia Napa Facts:

Ayia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes.

Ayia Napa welcomes over half a million tourists annually and accommodates around 5 million overnight stays annually (approximately 30% of ALL overnight stays in Cyprus).

The resort has 27 beaches, of which the vast majority have been awarded the Blue Flag award (meaning they are super clean and safe), and it has more than any other resort in Cyprus.

Cyprus has the second-highest number of Blue Flags in the world, with Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa regularly topping the TripAdvisor list of the best beaches in Europe.

Nissi Beach is also one of the most popular beaches on Instagram.

Ayia Napa also has a pretty little and quite traditional fishing harbour surrounded by beautiful restaurants, a large WaterPark called WaterWorld and a brand new Marina. Both are around 8 kilometres out of town and can be reached by car or bus in about 8 to 10 minutes.

The resort town comes alive between April and October each year, with August and September being the busiest months.

The weather in Ayia Napa is fantastic most of the year, but it gets super hot in the summer. Temperatures can reach 40 degrees during the summer months and remain in the late 20s and early 30s at night in August and for the first few weeks of September. Perfect for late-night partying!

Ayia Napa is sunny almost every day and is a fantastic place to live, work, or visit if you live for sunny days and party nights.

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