Ayia Napa (Cyprus)

...back from a holiday in Ayia Napa and want to give my opinion of the bars there. To start with, it's a really nice place. A small town in Cyprus, typically known for being a party lover's choice of holiday, you'd expect it to be full of English people throwing litter around, getting their boobs out and throwing up on street corners. This is completely wrong. Ayia Napa, when I went in early September, was full of a variety of people, not just youths ...
...English and Irish accents. Ayia Napa is actually a beautiful place, with gloriously blue seas, 5* hotels everywhere, loads of watersports activities, and just generally something to do for everyone. The main reason I went to Ayia Napa was to party at night though, so here I'll try and give you an idea of what the bars and clubs are like. There's an area called The Square where all these places are, and on the first night we had trouble finding it, ...

Stephoohla 25.09.2009 · Read full review
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Ayia Napa is now marketed as the destination for clubbers. Unfortunately this has led to a decline as a destination for those who want a more civilised holiday. If you can avoid the noise and the rubbish of the less civilised adults then Napa still has much to offer for the rest of us. WHERE TO STAY If you choose a hotel by the Liminaki Beach and harbour or a little away from the Square you can still have a great holiday. Another trick is to visit ...
...Instead head for: - Ayia Thekla - with its little church nearby (about 4km from the centre of Ayia Napa) - Macronissos - my particular favourite with two beaches, one either side of the peninsula so if it happens to be a windy day you can choose accordingly (about 1km from Nissi Beach) - Liminaki - the most centrally located beach to the centre of Ayia Napa, just along from the harbour. All of these beaches offer beautiful sand, clean water, water ...

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Ayia Napa really does have something for everyone. And contrary to popular belief It certainly isn’t just a clubbers paradise. BEACHES AT AYIA NAPA There are several good beaches in Ayia Napa but we only managed to visit 2 of these. Nissi beach has lovely blue/green sea, and you can walk out quite far without ever being more than 5 feet deep in the water. The amenities at the beach too are also very good. Good Sunbeds, good selection of water ...
...of car hire places in Ayia Napa. I would recommend you shop around for the best deal. There are a whole load of different offers out there. It is possible to hire a car for CYP£80 for 3 days or CYP£60 for 2 days via Ham Yam and for this you can get a brand new jeep (Up to 1-year-old) This was the best deal I found having checked 4 different outlets. I counted 8 though and there were probably more. But I didn’t want to waste a whole day of my ...

INSURANCEADVISOR 26.10.2002 · Read full review
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...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 ...
...From Nissi Bay to Ayia Napa you should not expect to pay anymore that CYP£5 in a taxi, taxis are easier enough to get but hold on to your hats as they are not known for their slow and careful driving (In fact I don’t think anyone on this island is) Beaches Nissi Bay beach is absolutely lovely, white sand and clear sea – with many on beach bars and DJ on beach as well, when we were there we were lucky enough to have a foam party that was great fun ...

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...is the 'happening' resort of Ayia Napa. Full of tourists looking for nighlife. Don't get me wrong, Protaras itself has plenty of bars, a couple of discos and enough places to 'let you hair down' - but Ayia Napa is for the 'clubbers'. The place livens up, just when us oldies are thinking of 'calling it a night.The old town square is the starting point and steps lead you up to the Bars, clubs and Discos - all with their own PRs outside trying to tempt ...
...a variety of restaurants. We did go on a trip to the Troodos Mountains while we were on Cyprus. I must say this was disappointing. I think in winter, maybe, when they are snow capped they may be picturesque, but they did nothing for me - and that's coming from a professional photographer who is paid to see the 'pretty' in things. I'd love to go back again and explore the westerly side of the island, Paphos and the ancient ruins sound good. Maybe ...

flashpointz 12.07.2000 (22.03.2001) · Read full review
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...the middle of old town Ayia Napa on the main street next door to the Hard Rock bar. It is a small 5 floor block with several 3 floor annexes behind it, where our 1 bedroom apartment was. Through experience I was not surprised to find our self catering method of cooking was a 2 ring electric cooker about the size of the average scanner and the fact that the oven had gone on holiday with the grill meant that cordon blue cooking was breathing a sigh ...
...transfer time I arrived in Ayia Napa about 6:30 and people were going back to bed, presuming they had come from one. This is the 1st time I’ve ever landed on holiday and met a large number of people going to bed with the sun shining. This set the tone for the holiday, Ayia Napa doesn’t start until 0:00 hrs, slightly earlier or later, depending on drink intake, but I, we, had to take the wife she might have missed me, enjoyed our holiday. ...

petersmyth1 22.03.2001 · Read full review
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AYIA NAPA, THE PLACE FOR PEOPLE AGED 2 - 82!! Most people's assumption is that Ayia Napa is full of clubs and that all you will hear is party noise - WRONG! Cyprus as a whole is very family oriented and is very welcoming to tourists, particularly the English. the English tourist can be very lazy here as English is generally spoken very well by the majority of Cypriots and in particular those in the hospitality trades. The waters are crystal clear, ...
...are readily available. Majority of Ayia Napa\'s beaches are of Blue Flag standard, and there are still a few coves known only to a handful of people to offer privacy peace and seclusion. In Ayia Napa itself, a car is not necessary, but you could make use of one, and if you were staying for two weeks you could take trips throughout the island - takes about 2hours to drive from one end of the island to the other - at the other end you would see Aphrodite\'s ...

fatcatz123 23.11.2007 · Read full review
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I visited Ayia Napa for a week last year and didn't want to come home, which must be a good recommendation. The people are so friendly even to tourists, speaking English and not laughing when you try to speak to them in Greek! One example of this was when we got the taxi from the airport to our appartment - the driver stopped at a shop on the way to buy us cool drinks (it was in the 90's) which was very thoughtful. I know he probably just added this ...
...The town or city of Ayia Napa has excellent beaches - I recommend Macronnosis beach to the west of the town as it is not too crowded and slopes gently into the Med. There are plenty of watersports here to try and the sea is calm most of the time. If you want a lively night life then Ayia Napa will cater for your every need, with dozens of clubs around the main square. It seems odd that the towns ancient monastery should be literally next door to ...

DavidJWest 03.08.2000 · Read full review
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...beaches and very affordable. Ayia Napa has the best nightlife, this place is crawling with the 18 – 30 holiday crowd and if that’s what you are looking for you will not be disappointed. There is so much to do here, you have all the water sports, you can even go on a weekend trip to Egypt to visit the Sphinx and the pyramids at a very reasonable price, and they also have 2-day trips to Israel and the holy lands. Back on the Island it is ...
...Cyprus is one of the very last remaining country’s to still be split into two, one side is Greek and the other side is Turkish. There is some fantastic shopping to be done on the Turkish side with really cheep clothes, for example Levi Jeans for £4.00. Here are some non-package holiday tips for those on a budget: 1. Just buy a flight and get there as fast as you can, flight costs can vary depending on the time of year, but there are some very ...

Cpl_British_Army 08.04.2001 · Read full review
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i come from Cyprus and people have said that it ain't good. But in Agia Napa you have to know where to go to have fun. Begin at the monastry in the centre and work your way out. There are enough bars and clubs for a lifetime in such a small place. You have to be prepared for the unexpected so don't get up tight about it if it's your first time out. Be prepared relax have fun and enjoy. go every where to beach, mountains and anywhere but the North ...

kotchos 21.09.2000 · Read full review
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Ayia napa is a great place to visit there is loads to and its not just night life. I'll start with the bars there are so many bars that i'll just pick out some of the best ones and worst ones. bars to visit: Bed rocks, Sky bar, Linacas, Monkey bar, sinyour fogs and the swedish bar. The bars are great fun and all of them have entertainment and offer free drinks though out the night. Bedrock and linacas offer beach partys which are a must. I would ...
...does't get busy until later on but the bar on the outside all do cocktails for about a £1 so worth going in to one or two of them before hand. All the best clubs are also in the square which is the heart of napa some to visit are club ice and car wash. worst ones: Black and whites and the sports bar I think both are over priced and the door staff are not up to standards!! Things to do: Boat trip there are two kinds of trips ones that are based ...

johno_mech 26.12.2006 (27.12.2006) · Read full review
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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 ...
...The other side to ayia napa is the endless streets of clubs and bars offering cheap priced drinks and some with free entertainment. The main musics out there are garage, R&B and house. There are also novelty bars such as the Trotter's Inn which plays constant "Only Fools and Horses" Videos and gives you the option of purchasing some of Del Boy's famous cocktails. There is so much to do and not nearly enough time to do everything. I would recommend ...

scott_whaley 08.09.2001 · Read full review
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...£380 and headed off to Ayia Napa for a couple of weeks... Its fantastic: the food is great and very cheap, the whole area has a very british feel so you'll never be too far away from a KFC or the golden arches of macdonalds, should you require something to dissolve in the amount of alcohol you're about to drink. The clubs are excellent and garage seems to top the list at most:we liked Kool club, Gas Club, and of course, Pizazz (3000 people covered ...
...villa while we were there in the nearby town of Protaras, which was nice, but slightly quieter, and our average day was: Get up at 3:00 having missed the rediculously hot weather at noon (no bad thing - its too hot), recover/slack by the pool til 8:00, out at 11:00 back at 6-8:00 in the morning. Of course, like all the rest of the clubs, the drinks are horrendously expensive inside, but find a club bar doing everything for a pound, or something similar ...

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Ayia Napa is reguarded as 'the party capital' of Cyprus. Full of bars, clubs, sandy beaches and tourist attractions, Ayia napa is not just for the young! Im 19 and have been to Cyprus many times as a child and recently visited with friends. We stayed about a 20 min walk away from the centre of Ayia Napa as at night it can become very busy and fairly noisy. Ayia Napa is home to many wonderful beaches, the most well known being 'NISSI BEACH', this ...
...cypriate pounds. Getting around Ayia Napa is very easy! Taxis are everywhere [Though arange a price before you get in ans they tend to cover up their meters and charge you 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 ...

rachface69 09.02.2008 · Read full review
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I visited napa in 1999. I'll never forget it, i had the time of my life. If you enjoy raving, garage music and drinking, then this is the place for you. Every single night out was ten times better then new years eve! The night clubs are excellant and there is so much choice of different kinds of music. For example, soul clubs, garage clubs, 70's clubs and everyone is buzzing so theres a good vibe whever you go. Definitely not a place to take children, ...
...to have a good time. A group of seven of us paid £450 for one week. We slept till two three o'clock and dragged ourselfs down the beach where we tryed to recover from our hangovers. Went to Nisi beach, but i didnt like it because it was too busy. I prefer somewhere quiet where you can relax in peace, so we travelled to another beach where most of the local people went. The food is quite cheap, not that i ate much because it was so hot i lost my appetite. ...

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