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Take a breathtaking holiday to Ayia Napa this summer and submerge yourself in the lively and friendly atmosphere under the fantastic Mediterranean sun. Over summer the popular holiday destination draws in plenty of couples and groups of singles looking to relax on the beaches and party in the bars and clubs on an evening in Ayia Napa. Soak up the sun on the popular Nissi Beach during the day in an area of Cyrus that is blessed with exotic beauty.

While flights to island country take about 4 and a half hours, your transfer from Larnaca International Airport will take around 45 minutes but will enjoy the journey to your Ayia Napa accommodation as you travel along the picturesque coast of Cyprus.

As for Ayia Napa accommodation you will notice that there is plenty to choose from enabling as many as people as possible to travel to the resort. There are many budget options available for tourists including B&B’s as well as self catering apartments where you can enjoy a low cost holiday preparing your own meals. You will also have the choice of various Ayia Napa hotels too where they range from more basic 3 star hotels with facilities that modern tourists have come to expect, you can also stay in one of the 5 star hotels in the region for truly wonderful and luxurious holidays in Ayia Napa.

Take advantage of the public transport system in Ayia Napa as there is a regular bus service going into nearby resorts as well as taxis which can get you around quickly but for a larger fee. Cars and motorbikes are available for hire also.

Ayia Napa – Fun & Activities

Family on holiday As a popular summer holiday resort you can expect the beach to be the place to be on Ayia Napa holidays. Choosing from Ayia Napa beach or the closely located and popular Nissi beach you have great options for places to lie back and relax in an attempt to work on your summer tan. Also at the beach you will find many fun water sports to have a try of, including surfing, water surfing, jet skiing, water skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, parasailing, sailing, canoeing, banana boats and pedal boats are also available for hire. During the hot summer days there can be nothing better than taking a swim out into the cool coastal waters.

There are plenty of other ways to enjoy the day’s sun in Ayia Napa, you can venture into the town itself or into the surrounding countryside via a bike rides or horse rides. If dry sports are more to your liking then play a game or two of tennis on the courts that are generally on offer from hotels in Ayia Napa.

Ayia Napa’s Aqua Park is great place to spend the day enjoying various rides and slides that are welcoming for people of all ages.

Excursions are popular with tourists and there are plenty of operators taking people on tours along the coast on mini cruise as well as into various nearby villages and resorts. The Troodos Mountains are equally popular with adventurous tourists looking to explore the outer regions of their new surroundings.

Shopping in Ayia Napa is quite good and there are plenty of shops and stalls selling jewellery and souvenirs, you will be able to find some good items of clothing including designer makes.

Ayia Napa – Food & Nightlife

Couple on an all inclusive holiday With so many options for food on an evening and during the day you are very much likely to find a cuisine that suits you on your Ayia Napa holidays. Familiar tastes and more exotic dishes are available for tourists on a night where you will be able to choose from British, Spanish, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Mexican restaurants. Ayia Napa also has plenty of seafood meals that will be present on most menus. During the day you will be able to snack in the various cafes and fast food restaurants such as McDonalds. Those holidaying self catering will be able to pick up internationally recognisable brands in the various supermarkets found around Ayia Napa town itself.

The nightlife is one of the key reasons why people opt for Ayia Napa holidays over summer, and why they return also. The town’s main square is where you will find all the popular bars and nightclubs in Ayia Napa that play varieties of music while offering all kinds of drinks including cocktails in all colours of the rainbow. Enjoy the mixes of top DJ’s in the bustling bars and clubs where you are able to dance away in a friendly fun loving atmosphere, Lineker’s Bar is a particularly popular destinations on a night. If you are looking for a late night you will be able to enjoy the entertainment provided by the Ayia Napa hotels which have various live acts performing on selected evenings.

Ayia Napa Weather and Climate

The incredible weather in Cyprus is perhaps the top reason for the vast amount of tourism it enjoys. Over summer Ayia Napa records fantastic temperatures and the peak months of July and August have been known to reach as high as 40°C at times. Over summer you can expect around13 hours of uninterrupted sunshine during the day which gives you plenty of time to work on your tan. With cloudless skies and not a drop of rain, Ayia Napa holidays are a great way to spend summer.

The winter in Ayia Napa isn’t as hot as summer, of course, thought the temperatures are still higher than the majority of places in Europe making it a great place to visit at any time of the year. While January and February are the coldest months of year as well as the period where the most rain fall comes, you can still expect temperatures to stay above 15°C. While the temperatures aren’t burning hot they remain very good and with 5 hours of sunshine you can escape the cold British winters with holidays to Ayia Napa.