Cyprus travel guide
What to see in Ayia Napa
White-sand beaches and turquoise water, sea caves and summer parties.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from September to June
Ayia Napa highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Nissi Beach
White sand and shallow water.
- Cape Greco
Caves and cliffs.
- Lovers’ Bridge
A rock arch.
- Ayia Napa Monastery
Venetian.
- Makronissos
A beach and ancient tombs.
Day trips from Ayia Napa
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Ayia Napa
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ayia Napa are from September to June.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- July, August
Intense heat
In July and August it often tops 35 °C inland and in Nicosia.
What to do: Beach in the morning and late afternoon, and shade at midday; or head up to the Troodos Mountains.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a taverna serving meze. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Cyprus guide.
Frequently asked questions about Ayia Napa
What to see in Ayia Napa?
Nissi Beach, Cape Greco, Lovers’ Bridge, Ayia Napa Monastery and Makronissos.
What to see in Ayia Napa in one day?
Don’t miss Nissi Beach, Cape Greco, Lovers’ Bridge, Ayia Napa Monastery and Makronissos. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Ayia Napa?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ayia Napa are from September to June.
What day trips can you take from Ayia Napa?
Cape Greco.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.