One of the most popular city-resorts in Cyprus (along with Protaras and Pafos ) is Ayia Napa, whose attractions attract tourists from all over the world. Thanks to a huge number of bars, discos and other entertainment, this city is rightly called the "Cyprus Ibiza". That is why young people like to spend their holidays here. But if you stay away from the city center, Ayia Napa is also suitable for family holidays.
What to see in Ayia Napa?
WaterWorld Water Park in Ayia Napa
One of the main attractions of Ayia Napa is the water park, which is the largest in Europe. Its design is made in the spirit of ancient Greece: a large number of statues and columns, stone bridges and fountains. When descending from some slides, the speed can reach 40 km per hour. The names of slides, tunnels and other structures are correlated with the ancient Greek landmarks of history: here you can dive into the pool, which is called "Atlantis" or ascend to "Mount Olympus", and also to pass through the tunnel "Medusa". Attraction "Throw in Atlantis" is distinguished by the presence of sound, light and video effects. For children, swimming in the pool with small slides and a geyser is organized.
Lunapark in Ayia Napa
In the heart of Ayia Napa, there is a lunapark. By purchasing an entrance ticket, you will receive ten tokens, which you can pay for rides. However, the lunapark works only in the evening, when the city is not so hot. Also on the territory of the lunapark are several restaurants and cafes for every taste and purse.
Dinosaur Park in Ayia Napa
If you want to visit the park of dinosaurs with children, then remember that kids can be scared of the powerful figures of prehistoric pangolins. For older children, such an excursion into the past will be to your liking.
Marine Park in Ayia Napa
Going to the dolphinarium in Ayia Napa, you will see an incendiary performance of trained dolphins. The show is shown every day except Monday. For children under 12 years old, admission is free. This idea will appeal not only to children, but also to adults.
Ayia Napa: The Monastery
Organizing your holiday in this resort city, you can visit not only entertainment places, but also historical ones. For example, the ancient Ayas Napas monastery, erected in 1530 by Venetian builders near the church, which was built in the rock itself in the eighth century. The monastery was built in honor of the Virgin Mary. In addition to church services, there is a wedding and baptism. Near it grows a famous mulberry tree, whose age reached the mark of 600 years.
Thanks to a lot of entertainment, restaurants and discos Ayia Napa can rightly be called the youth capital of Cyprus. Holidaymakers can visit various festive events, folklore evenings and festivals that take place in the summer. If you are considering this resort as a family holiday, it is desirable to stay in a hotel on the outskirts of Ayia Napa, to protect children from constant noise. A beach with fine sand and shallow sea will please even the smallest tourists. Also here you can find many entertainments designed for children of any age: aquapark, lunapark, dolphinarium, dinosaur park and go-carting center.
If you prefer to go to Cyprus, in Ayia Napa, then tune into an active holiday in time to visit the entertainment places that can be found here in abundance. And in between trips to parks and attractions you can relax on the beach of a sandy beach or swim in the crystal clear sea, for which it was awarded such a European award as the "Blue Flag".