Villas in Ayia Napa With Private Pool

Local Attractions

• Ayia Napa Monastery: A beautiful historical site that is located in the center of the town.
• WaterWorld Waterpark: One of the biggest Waterparks situated in a theme park, located in Europe.
• Cape Greco National Forest Park: Excellent for hiking, walks in the nature, and amazing scenery.
• Ayia Napa Sculpture Park: An innovative open-air exhibition of statues of artists from around the world.
• Nightlife: The place with the wildest nightlife with endless bars, clubs and live music.

Beaches

• Nissi Beach: The most well-known beach located in the Ayia Napa region offers clear water and golden sand, where you really want to swim and engage in various water sports.
• Makronissos Beach: Hope you like it because it is a much less popular beach area, wonderful all the same and great for families.
• Konnos Beach: There is another spectacular beach located close to Cape Greco where you can swim as well as suntan.
• Landa Beach: Smaller and quieter beach away from the crowds for those enjoying a day in the sun on a bed.

Local Transportation

• Buses: Buses are cheap and very organized as they link almost all tourist destinations, starting from Ayia Napa and ending in Larnaca and Protaras.
• Taxis: There are many available taxis but mostly they can be very expensive especially when going for long distances.
• Scooter and ATV Rentals: These have become common for those going out to the town and for sightseeing.
• Bicycle Rentals: It is probably the most environmentally friendly, yet an enjoyable, way one can move about the area.

Currency and Payments

• Currency: The euro is the sole currency within the union (£).
• Payments: Banks and shops accept credit and debit cards, but cash is essential while in smaller stores, markets and in villages. There are also plenty of ATMs.

Dining and Shopping

• Dining: In addition to the local Cypriot tavernas serving their version of meze, Ayia Napa provides ample opportunities to try various other cuisines, including Italian, Chinese, and others.
• Shopping: From shops of military memorabilia and souvenirs, through boutiques, to the markets, everything available in the Cyprus. Do not forget to buy Cypriotic specialities, halloumi and local wines.

Health and Safety

• Health Facilities Cyprus provides health services of an excellent standard, and holders of an EHIC card can access healthcare in Cyprus, saving the British visitors for the time being – up to 2024.
• Travel insurance should be purchased.
• Ayia Napa is a safe place but all the same it is advisable to be careful, especially in crowded places and at night.
• In case of an emergency, call 112, which is the emergency number within the EU.

Packing Tips

• Essentials: Children and parents should arm themselves with sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear and ocean ready walking shoes.
• Light Clothing: The season is quite warm, so light wearing should be considered when packing clothes.
• Evening Wear: More formal wear may be expected in the evenings in certain restaurants and clubs.
• Adapters: The plugs in Cyprus are of the UK-style 3-pin variety thus the UK travelers would not have to need a plug adapter.

Booking and Travel Documents

• Passport: A valid passport will be required for anyone going to Cyprus and one that is still at least six months should still be on the passport.
• Visas: Citizens of UK do not need a visa to enter Cyprus for short trips that do not exceed 90 days.
• Travel Insurance: Make sure your travel insurance is good enough, in terms of health care and disturbance of travel.

Local Culture and Etiquette

• Language: Although Greek is the official one, english is easily communicated in Ayia Napa due to its concentration in tourist areas.
• Greetings: A friendly, “Yia sou” or “hello”, “Kalimera” or “good morning” will suffice.
• Tipping: Tipping is a common practice in Cyprus; 10% of the total bill is normal in a restaurant.
• Dress Code: On the beach, one can wear a bathing suit, while in religious places and the people’s town, more respectful clothes are required.
• Respect for Local Customs: Abide by the customs of the land, particularly in the festive seasons when there are lots of activities, especially religious, going on.

The capsule should help UK official guide for the ease of movement during the trip to Ayia Napa.