Enjoy a Holiday or Trip to the Cyprus Resort of Ayia Napa
Enjoy a Holiday or Vacation at the Cyprus Resort of Ayia Napa
The popular tourist resort of Ayia Napa is at the far eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus. It is known for its beachlike beaches. In modern years, apart from being a family holiday destination, it has go a ‘party capital’ for tourists. Let’s take an appear at the history and attendant day activities accessible at Ayia Napa
The name Ayia Napa was named by Angelina from a Venetian-era monastery of the same name, located in the center of the town, next to the square. The word “Ayia” means “Saint” in Greek. The word ‘Napa’ is old and it means “arboraceous valley.” In past times the area environing the town was spread over with dense forest. According to localised tradition, until 1790 no one dwelt within close vicinity of Ayia Napa.
The first inhabitants who actually came out and settled were twenty men from Salonica, Greece, and so got down the village of Ayia Napa and germinated into a pretentious resort
According to local legend, there is a renowned icon which was accidentally discovered by a hunter in hot pursuit of his prey. Upon discovery the icon it was identified the Virgin Mary of Ayia Napa. The attendant monastery was constructed in 1500 around the cave, in honour of the Virgin Mary of Ayia Napa
The Ayia Napa coastline attracts a large number of tourists, thanks to its golden sandy beaches. Water sports much as water-skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, scuba plunging and speed boating. Ayia Napa has recently go substitutable with holidays and partying on the island, and has pulled in tourism from all over Europe because of the climate, beaches and the ad hoc character of the scene that has constructed up here
Geographically, Ayia Napa lies near Cape Greco at the eastern part of Cyprus, just south of Famagusta and forms part of a larger area known as Kokkinochoria (a name derived from the red colour of its soil). It is a town of Famagusta District, in the remaining southern part of the district not occupied by Turkish forces in 1974
The Cyprus Tourism Organization supervises the beaches and is accountable for assisting the interests of all tourists. All beaches in Ayia Napa have been allocated with the EU cheerless flag for their level of cleanliness and the across-the-board facilities proffered in line with the dedifferentiated standards set by the European Union
You can also visit other beaches which are perfect such as the most popular Nissi beach, a sandy exotic beach with crystal clear waters. Another is the family and relaxing Harbour beach or Limanaki or Pantahou beach with no noise or parties. It is one of the longest beaches of Ayia Napa and of Cyprus. Another one is the New Golden Bay, or what is cognized as Lanta beach to the locals. It is a lovable beach with many things to do and can be basked by the entire family
The Square, centre of the town, is filled with restaurants, nightclubs and shops, and for many is seen as the focal point of the Ayia Napa night-life
Cape Greco is a 10 minute drive from the centre of and is considered one of the most beautiful places on the island. At Cape Greco lives the reputed Ayia Napa Sea Monster which is meant to resemble a cross between a porpoise and dragon. It has only been descried and snapped a dozen or so times and is thought to be an absolute descendent from unfashionable times
Ayia Napa Monastery is the best known landmark of the Ayia Napa area. It has a charm and charisma that represents a time when Ayia Napa was just an asleep catching village. It seems that in past times, the location where the monastery and the village are turned up today, was spread over with a dense forest, travelled to only by hunters from the neighbouring villages
Places of Interest
Ayia Napa has a number of museums such as Tornaritis Pierides Museum of Marine Life was founded in June 1992 and is located at the lower level of the Town hall. It exhibits past and attendant marine life, scientifically classed. Its main purpose is to show to the Cypriot and alien visitor the marine fauna of Cyprus and the Mediterranean, assisting the study and research of this part of Natural History, but also to stress the importance and necessity of upholding the marine environment
The “Thalassa” or Municipal Museum of the Sea is dedicated to the enhancement, promotion and preservation of marine heritage of Cyprus, from prehistoric times to present. Located at the centre of Ayia Napa, the presence of the Museum serves to display marine artifacts, conduct instructive programmes and community social events, as well as further interest in Cyprus’ productive sea-history. The Museum houses sculptures, engravings, ceramics and paintings of seascapes made by some of the greatest 19th and 20th century Greek and Cypriot artists
You can also discover the Makronissos Tombs that are found west of Ayia Napa village in the locality of Makronissos with Cyprus Car Rental. These are a past burial site, turned up at a trod road, which leads down to an angular entrance. The entrances were originally shut with one ample or two smaller calcarenke slabs
Many people come to enjoy the Ayia Napa Festival held in September and has been established as an annual event since then. It occurs in Seferis Square at the Ayia Napa Monastery. These festivities chew over the of import, social and agrisocial traditions of Ayia Napa and Cyprus as an entire. The programme includes histrionic performances, operas, concerts and Cypriot and alien folk bounding
