Ayia Napa Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Ayia Napa, Famagusta, Cyprus)

Each summer, Ayia Napa soon fills up with excited holiday makers and tourists, who choose this popular resort for its beach attractions and legendary nightclubs. The nightlife and superb nightclub attractions in Ayia Napa really are quite unsurpassed when it comes to entertainment, music, DJs and dining out.

There are plenty of further tourist attractions here, if you are looking for something a little different to the beaches and bars. Consider pleasure boat cruises, scuba diving off the coast of Ayia Napa, parasailing, bungee jumping, sport fishing and the renowned WaterWorld Waterpark, where exciting water slides and splash pools await.

WaterWorld Waterpark

Address: Agias Theklis 18, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2372 4444
The sun is shining and the temperature is soaring - and so what better way to cool down than to spend an afternoon at the WaterWorld Waterpark. Standing just 3 km / 2 miles to the west of Ayia Napa, the WaterWorld Waterpark is said to be the best water park on the island and features a huge selection of watery attractions, which come in the form of fast tubes and slides, splash pools, an area for younger children and plenty of sun loungers to go around. Do note that the WaterWorld Waterpark can get very busy in the afternoon and so if you're not a fan of queuing, then do consider arriving early in the morning. The attraction is certainly not just for younger visitors and often children are outnumbered by adults zooming down the slides. Food and drink may only be purchased onsite and is quite expensive, so visitors are known to sneak in bottles of water.
Open hours: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Nightclubs and Nightlife

Address: Ayia Napa, Cyprus
During the summer season, the predominantly British tourists are joined by an increasing number of Russian holiday makers in the various bars, such as the Fred Flintstone-themed Bedrock, and the lively Castle Club. Each night literally thousands of clubbers head to the main strip for its busy nightclubs, such as the Moulin Rouge, Black and White, and Toga Toga, although do be wary of overly keen promoters trying to persuade you that their club is the best. Nightclubs and bars in Ayia Napa open in the evening, really start to get going at around 23:00, and stay open until the early hours of the morning, just as the sun begins to make an appearance again.
Open hours: dusk until late
Admission: charge

Boat Cruises / Cruising

Address: Ayia Napa, Cyprus
There is no better way to explore the southerly coastline of Cyprus than by boat, allowing passengers to enjoy unrivalled views of the coastal attractions, from a very different perspective. Ayia Napa's harbour can be crowded with operators offering trips around Cape Greco and the beaches of both Pernera and Protaras, often stating their final destination to be Famagusta. Party cruises are popular with families and generally include music, food and swimming stops, while late-night 'sex cruises' are now a thing of the past, following a recent crackdown by the Cypriot government. Tourists often enjoy joining the regularly Dolphin Boat Safaris and although you're not guaranteed to encounter dolphins, you usually see plenty. For a little more excitement, consider joining the Fast Boat Safari, where a high-speed former Formula 3 speedboat heads to the sea caves at quite a pace.
Open hours: daily - seasonal variations
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Red Bus Tour

Address: Protaras / Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Tel: +357 9642 3602
At the beginning of your holiday, do consider joining the bright-red double deck bus tours of the area. Known as the Red Bus Tour, these traditional English-style buses offer great value for money and depart from nearby Protaras, taking in various sights and attractions around Ayia Napa and its surrounding villages. The tour turns around at the 'Green Line' boundary and then heads back to Protaras. The open-top provides pleasant cooling breezes on the hottest of days, the views are superb and the English commentary is always interesting.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Scuba Diving

Address: Scuba Base, Leoforos Nisiou 17A, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Tel: +357 2372 2441
The tropical waters of south-eastern Cyprus offer numerous exceptional conditions for scuba diving, with some of the very best dive spots and underwater attractions being based around Ayia Napa, Cape Greco and nearby Famagusta. In these areas, the Mediterranean Sea is calm, pleasantly warm and beautifully clear. If you have time, make sure that you do not miss the shipwreck of the Zenobia (Zen) ferry, which is just 30 minutes away and sank of the coastline of Larnaca in 1980, just one year after being built. The Zenobia ranks amongst the top-ten diving wrecks in the world and is quite breathtaking.
Open hours: daily - seasonal variations
Admission: charge

Big Game Sport Fishing

Address: Ayia Napa, Cyprus
The fishing in this region of Cyprus is outstanding, and various game / sport fishing packages are available from both Ayia Napa harbour and nearby Protaras, often departing very early in the morning. Using state-of-the-art modern fishing technology and fish-finding radar, you are likely to come back with everything from barracuda, marlin and tuna, to white snapper and mullet, amongst other giants of the Mediterranean. Fishing trips generally head off towards Cape Kiti and Cape Greco, and can last as long as six hours or more. If you are extremely fortunate, you may well be able to see some dolphins and the occasional whale along the way.
Open hours: daily - hours vary according to boat and package
Admission: charge

Napa Bungee

Address: Neofitou Poullou, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Tel: +357 9960 5248
Although Ayia Napa is certainly not full of cultural attractions, it is full of exciting activities, and the thrills certainly don't get much bigger than those provided by the Napa Bungee. This bungee jump is only available during the summer season and offers to chance to jump some 60 metres / 200 feet above the Mediterranean Sea. If you don't want to jump alone, then tandem jumps are permitted. The cost of bungee jumping includes a photo and DVD, so that you can remember this exhilarating experience.
Open hours: May to September, daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge for jumping