Ayia Napa, is located southeast of the islands coast, iit s known all over Europe as a famous tourist resort. It is one of Cyprus's most popular beach resorts. Normally the little village has less than 1000 inhabitants, but during summer season it hosts more than 10.000 tourists per day....

Ayia Napa, is located southeast of the islands coast, iit s known all over Europe as a famous tourist resort. It is one of Cyprus's most popular beach resorts. Normally the little village has less than 1000 inhabitants, but during summer season it hosts more than 10.000 tourists per day. The beaches are really fine: thin and fine sand, hidden among a chain of rocky boulders that form many small and cosy bays. The main centre of the district is Paralimni, 3 miles north of Ayia Napa itself. East of the village is Protaras, known for its lively nightlife and partyful people.

Just in the centre of Ayia Napa you 'll find  a fine monastery At the entrance an old fig tree. Inthe court an octogonal fountain on the base of it the portaits of the woman who fouded this monastery and also of her mother and father who forbade her to marry.

Ayia Napa has cleaned up it's alternative Ibiza reputation recently and is now much more family orientated.

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