The best beaches worth visiting in Cyprus.

Crystal-clear water, soft golden sand, and well-maintained beaches are the hallmarks of Cyprus. Almost all of them have been awarded the "Blue Flag," an international award for beaches and marinas. Water meets high-quality standards and is suitable for safe swimming.

Sea Caves, Paphos, Peyia

How to find: Location.

Not a beach, for sure, but you can find a place to swim. But it's a fantastic viewpoint to visit, cruising to Akamas, Latchi, or around Paphos. The shoreline is formed with water, creating caves 20 meters tall going underwater, worth visiting.

Coral bay. Paphos region

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Admission is free

How to find: Location.

Coral Bay is the most popular beach in Paphos and one of the best in Cyprus. It is washed by two capes, which give unusualness to this place. The coastline is about 40 meters wide and 600 meters long.

Preference is given to Coral Bay not only by tourists but also by many residents. The sea has a gently sloping bottom, without sharp drops and very small waves. Because of this, Coral Bay is considered an excellent beach for families. It is also ideal for people who want to become a better swimmers.

Sand is periodically brought to the beach from other shores of Cyprus, which allows you to keep it in almost perfect condition.

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Latchi Beach, Paphos region.

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Admission is free. Beach equipment rental is paid separately.

How to find: Location.

Located near the Latchi fishing port in the Polis area of ​​Paphos, this beach has a mountainous backdrop and a beautifully scenic landscape. With a beautiful pebble beach and crystal clear water. One of the most peaceful places in the Paphos region, perfect for a family vacation.

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Aphrodite beach. Paphos region

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Admission is free

How to find: Location.

The beach of Aphrodite, or Petra Tou Romiou, is covered with many romantic legends that attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. And they can be understood - this beach is very picturesque, to match the real goddess of beauty. If you want to walk alone and take good photos, the best time to visit is early in the morning.

The beach is located 28 km from the center of Paphos. You can get here by car, about half an hour away, or by bus from the promenade of Kato Paphos. The bus journey will take a little less than an hour.

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Blue Lagoon, Paphos region

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Admission is free. 

How to find: Location.

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Lara Beach, Paphos region

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Admission is free. 

How to find: Location.

They are both with Blue Lagoon hardly accessible using usual cars, so we advise you to read our article about car rentals in Cyprus.

Akamas is protected by Greenpeace and the Green Party of Cyprus so that no roads can be built there, and it's pure wild nature. Visitor attractions in Akamas include a loggerhead turtle sanctuary and the Baths of Aphrodite, where the goddess is said to have bathed. 

But these two beaches are the most beautiful in the area, so we advise you to take advantage of them while staying on the island.

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Nissi Beach. Ayia Napa

Working hours: around the clock

Beach season: May – October

Cost: Admission is free

How to find: Location.

Nissi Beach is one of the most ^{popular and crowded} beaches in Ayia Napa. It is located 3 kilometers from the city center, on the eastern part of the Gulf of Nissi (ΝΗΣΙ - translated from Greek - island) and stretches for 230 meters.

The distinguishing features of Nissi Beach include soft white sand, well-developed infrastructure, and noisy parties throughout the summer.

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Ayia Thekla Beach. Ayia Napa

Working hours: around the clock

Beach season: May – October

Cost: beach equipment is rented for a fee.

How to find: Location.

Ayia Thekla Beach is located 6 kilometers from the city center. This is a small well-maintained beach, but don't let its size scare you. It is less crowded than in the center of the resort. It attracts lovers of a relaxing holiday away from noisy tourist places.

Ayia Thekla Beach is named after the revered healer Saint Thekla, whose chapel is located nearby - 100 meters to the east on a hillock of a rocky ledge. Spring is next to the chapel, and its water is considered healing.

The beach is marked with the Blue Flag. Its coast is covered with light sand, and the water in the sea is transparent, but the bottom near the shore is rocky. It is better to bring special swimming shoes with you.

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Makronissos Beach. Ayia Napa

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Entrance and showers are free. Sunbeds and umbrellas are rented for a fee.

How to find: Location.

A free beach located in the city of Ayia Napa, 5 km from the center. It is rarely seen deserted, but there are still fewer vacationers here than on the central beaches of the city.

Makronisos was awarded the International Blue Flag Award. There is soft white sand and a convenient, gentle entrance to the sea. Facilities include free showers, changing cabins, and drinking water fountains. Lifeguards monitor safety in the water, and there is also a first-aid post on the beach.

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Fig Tree Bay. Protaras

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Admission is free

How to find: Location.

The sandy beach of Fig Tree Bay is considered one of the _{most beautiful places} for a comfortable stay in Cyprus. It is located in the eastern part of the island, almost in the center of the resort town of Protaras.

The beach's name is associated with an ancient fig grove that has been growing in the bay since the 17th century. Today, the number of fig trees in the region has become noticeably more minor, but they can still be seen in various places along the coast.

Fig Tree Bay is awarded the "Blue Flag" of the European Union, which means that the coast meets international standards in the field of water purity, swimming safety, and the availability of the necessary beach infrastructure.

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Konnos Bay Beach. Protaras

Working hours: around the clock

Cost: Admission is free. Beach equipment rental is paid separately.

How to find: Location.

Konnos Bay beach is located at the exit from Protaras towards Ayia Napa. Konnos is surrounded by hills and picturesque cliffs on three sides and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.

^{Not as many tourists} rest here as on the central beaches, even in the high season.

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