The birthplace of Aphrodite, the island of love and endless sun, Cyprus, covered in lush greenery and white sand, has become a symbol of European relaxation. People of all ages from dozens of countries come here to enjoy a luxurious beach vacation. If you are planning to visit Cyprus, choose one of the best beaches on the island and spend your vacation so that only the most pleasant memories remain.
All Cypriot beaches are municipally owned, so admission is free and available to everyone. Even if your tour indicates that the hotel has a private beach, this only means that it is nearby and you can get to the water in a couple of minutes. But in addition to you, those who have nothing to do with the nearby hotel can also relax on this beach.
Features of Cypriot Beaches
Cyprus’s city beaches are generally well-maintained and offer a full range of services, from sunbed rentals to a beach bar or volleyball court. Local residents most often relax here, sometimes tourists who have strayed by chance can be found. All equipment located on the beaches (umbrellas, chairs, sunbeds) is privately owned, and you will have to pay the amount announced by the owner or indicated on the information boards for its use.
Every Cypriot hotel with a rating of 4 stars or higher strives to claim the existence of its own beach. However, this hardly affects the price of accommodation, but it does affect the quality of the coastal areas themselves. The most picturesque hotel beaches in Cyprus are located in Larnaca and Protaras, because the coast here is completely divided between luxury hotels.
The cleanliness of the beach and the comfort of vacationers here are not just words, so the hotel staff monitors the water and sand in the allocated area 24 hours a day. For vacationers who prefer hotels not located on the first line, there is a pleasant moment – you can relax absolutely free where the sand seems whiter and the shade from the palm trees is more pleasant.
The Most Popular Beaches in Cyprus
The best beaches in Cyprus are marked with blue flags. If you see one, it means that the beach is perfectly clean, the water is safe, and the beach area is cleaned daily. Another distinctive feature of Cypriot beaches is the absence of a ban on sunbathing and swimming topless, so be prepared for possible surprises.
The most popular are the city beaches in Ayia Napa, such as the three bays beach Macronissos, the isolated Sandy Bay with many restaurants and bars, Konnos Bay, popular among families with small children, and the incredibly beautiful, always crowded beach Nissi. There are fewer people here than on the central beaches, the sand is soft, light, but the bottom is rocky. In addition to traditional infrastructure, there is also a volleyball court.
The Cypriot beach Konnos Bay, or simply Konnos, is located on the exit from Protaras towards Ayia Napa. On three sides, the beach is surrounded by hills and picturesque cliffs and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Konnos Bay Beach belongs to the Kavo Greko National Park nature reserve and has a Blue Flag – an international award for meeting quality and safety criteria. Distinctive features of Konnos Beach are: a calm atmosphere, well-developed infrastructure and beautiful surrounding nature: clear sea and mountain landscapes.
The beach strip is small, its length is about 200 meters, and the width varies from 20 to 50 meters. Konnos Bay Beach is covered with fine light sand with an admixture of volcanic sand, which is added before the start of each season (the sand here is imported). The water off the coast is transparent, with a turquoise tint. There are practically never waves here, as the bay is protected from wind and surf by rocky outcrops.
In the morning, families with children are located on the beach, and in the evening there are many noisy parties for young people.
- In the resort Limassol, it is worth recommending Dasoudi beach, which stretches for more than a kilometer and is separated from the city by a eucalyptus grove. In addition to standard bars, here you can find a couple of cozy taverns where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food.
- City of Paphos – Coral Bay beach. Located in a bay surrounded by high mountains, thanks to this, the beach hardly feels the wind and the sea is warmer than in other regions. The beach is covered with fine, soft yellow sand, the descent into the water is gentle. The beach is equipped with everything you need – changing rooms and showers, a cafe.
- Protaras – Beach in Fig Tree Bay. The most visited beach. Located in a bay with clear water, the sea is shallow, calm and without large waves. In the northern part of the beach, diving enthusiasts can see underwater stone caves.
- Protaras – Konnos Bay beach. The beach is part of the national park. The area is protected from winds, the sand has a greyish tint from the admixture of volcanic sand.
Wild Beaches of Cyprus
Wild beaches attract tourists with untouched nature, the absence of intrusive service and noisy neighbors. However, when choosing such a place to relax, you should take care of food, drinking water and ways to return to the hotel in advance. Most of the wild beaches are located in Northern Cyprus. These include Sunset, Deniz Kizi, Guzelyali and Turtle Beach.
Here is a real expanse for diving enthusiasts, because the coastal waters are clean and calm, and bright fish boldly swim up to people. As you can see, in Cyprus everyone can find the perfect way to spend time. There is a place for crazy beach parties, for a quiet family vacation, and for exploring wildlife.
