Grecian Sands Hotel, Ayia Napa

Advantages: Weather, Clubbing, food, friendly
Disadvantages: can be quite expensive in certain places

...When two of my friends decided to get married (to each other) in Ayia Napa Cyprus last year (September 2003) I jumped at the chance for a two week break away with them and 50 others to share in their big day. As someone who thought Ibiza was the clubbing capital Ayia Napa never really appealed to me, my two weeks there changed my mind completely. Hotel We actually stayed outside Ayia Napa in Nissi Bay, at an apartment complex called ‘Stavrolia’ (Nissi Bay is about a three minute taxi ride or twenty minute stroll from Ayia Napa) the apartments were very clean and spacious and the cleaners were regular and through in their duties, there were balconies in every apartment (two in mine). The resort is run by a friendly man called Christophe who is aided my various family members and an old family friend called Lucy who does most... Read review

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Advantages: Great Atmosphere, Great for all people
Disadvantages: Lots of Young People

...I went to Ayia Napa this summer. It was the best holiday of my life. Recently there has been a lot of bad press about the clubber's island of paradise and the question I put to you is whether it is worth going? Ayia Napa began as a small fishing port but has now become about as big as IBIZA attracting several thousands of UK tourists every month. However from being there this summer I do not believe it to only be a place for clubbers. Yes you can party all night in Ayia Napa, yes there are several drunk people but there is also another side to the place which could attract families. There is the beaches. Nissi Beach is one of the nicest beaches on the island with golden sands and shallow, clear water. There are also great hotels which you can go to designed for families which are away from the centre of the city. The other side... Read review

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Advantages: Sunny, good nightlife
Disadvantages: Taxis rip you off!

...what they want!] However during the day there is a bus that runs all the way through Ayia Napa at 70c per journey! This also runs from Paralimini----> Ayia Napa waterpark for the same price! BARGIN! Water world is a must! Its Europes largest THEMED water park and has a wide variety of slides/pools and is great for a family day out, or if you just want to cool down somewhere other than the beach or pool. Cost to get in is approx £14-£16 cypriote, however vouchers for money off are available from reps, hotels, taxis etc and are worth getting! Nightlife is a big part of Ayia Napa... many themed bars are situated around the 'square' full of PR'S offereing free drinks to get you into the bars! These are good offers and give you a cheap night so take advantage of them! The castle club is the biggest club in Napa, housing 4 rooms... Read review

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