- Address: Kavo Greko Street | Cape Greco, Ayia Napa 5330, Cyprus
- Phone: 23816300
Ayia Napa is a stunning tourist resort , the feature of which is a wide variety of monuments of nature, culture and architecture. One of these natural attractions are sea caves-grottoes of Ayia Napa (pirate caves) that stretch on the Mediterranean coast from the resort to the port city of Famagusta .
Origin and features of caves
Sea caves-caves Ayia Napa are located in the eastern part of Cyprus , which was formed from sandstone. For centuries and centuries, sea storms and surfs fought against the coast of the island, resulting in it formed bizarre labyrinths and numerous courses. The length of the largest grotto reaches 900 meters.
According to legend, pirates who plowed the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, used these grottos to store looted gold. It was also convenient because you can not reach the caves by land, only from the side of the bay. This is why the caves of Ayia Napa are called pirate caves. Getting in them, it seems, as if now a corsair with a bandage on the eye will appear from around the corner. The majestic pirate caves of Ayia Napa are a unique natural monument with a peculiar atmosphere.
Entertainment Ayia Napa
On the land along the pirate caves there are signs that warn of the danger of bathing in this area. Despite this, hundreds of tourists come here to jump from the cliffs. They are not afraid of a stony bottom, nor an abundance of marine life, like octopuses and fish. The most dangerous sections of sea caves-grottoes of Ayia Napa are located closer to Cape Greco. Here formed a small and shallow bay, in which no ship can enter.
The lovers of couples are attracted to the rock, at the very edge of which formed a small bridge. This place is necessarily included in the route of the wedding cortege. Often in this place even arrange wedding ceremonies.
One of the popular entertainment that takes place in the area of pirate caves Ayia Napa, is a walk on the ship "Black Pearl". This ship is a copy of a pirate ship, in which Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbosa fought in a well-known film. During the excursion on the ship, you can participate in quizzes and competitions, leading all the same captains.
How to get there?
Sea caves-grottoes of Ayia Napa are on the eastern coast of Cyprus . You can get to them in the following ways:
- on footpaths;
- on a sea transport - a yacht or boats;
- swimming.
Of course, the most courageous tourists prefer to travel to pirate caves by swimming. But it is better to choose safer methods. Instructors, who conduct excursions, will show you the most interesting places for memorable photo sessions.
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