Before considering the most beautiful beaches of Cyprus, we recall that the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam on the coast of this wonderful island.
The amazing and mysterious island of the Mediterranean has become a real Mecca for tourists from all over the world. Elements of civilization organically blended into the natural splendor of Cyprus so that everyone could plunge headlong into the whirlpool of a spa holiday and find something to their liking.
It is difficult to choose the most beautiful beaches of Cyprus, because each person sets his own individual criteria for a vacation spot. Someone loves secluded places, and someone is used to the benefits of civilization and noisy entertainment.
The best, most popular and incredibly beautiful beaches of Cyprus:
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Nissi. Ayia Napa
In Greek, the name of this section of the coastline sounds like “Islet” and is a popular holiday destination for visiting tourists and local residents. This is truly a paradise.
At Nissi Beach, the radiant blue water blends wonderfully with soft white sand, and the clean sea air is simply intoxicating. The calm bay is surrounded by lush tropical gardens, and you can get here from the hotel on foot by wading through the strait.
In the summer season, DJs from all over the world come here and delight vacationers with their talent. It seems that during this period the music above the waves and sand sounds continuously.
2
Miami Limassol
Cyprus is still an amazing place where you can find American geographical names.
A small "Miami Beach" is located in the very center of Limassol. Comfort lovers will appreciate this advantage. Walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and other urban sites.
For its cleanliness and order, the beach was awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Prize. After spending a vacation here, you will have indelible impressions and only positive memories.
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White cliffs. Limassol
The most picturesque landscapes of this part of the Cyprus coast are often used by photographers, arranging photo shoots, and tourists come to enjoy the beauties of nature.
Sheer limestone white cliffs, like guards, surrounded the dark sandy shores. And all this natural splendor is washed by the purest blue waves. Trees and shrubs grow on the white rocky deposits, creating a charming color contrast.
While this is not a very promoted natural attraction, but every year more and more people prefer to rest at the white cliffs.
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Coral Bay. Pathos
6 kilometers from the city of Paphos lies the unique Coral Bay with magnificent sandy beaches and developed tourist and entertainment complexes.
Tourists especially note the crystal clear coast and sea water of the bay. The shallow bottom of Coral Bay Beach is ideal for families. Especially here children like for whom game zones are thought out. For lovers of extreme types of recreation equipped with many attractions, as well as various water activities.
Interesting archaeological excavations of the Mycenaean settlement of Maa Paleokastro are nearby, and before bathing or after it, you can look at the work of archaeologists from the side.
By the way, read about the most invaluable archaeological finds for science in one of our articles.
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Fig Tree Bay. Protaras
Among the most popular beaches of Protaras village, “Fig Tree Bay Beach” is rightfully considered, according to vacationers, one of the best and cleanest. In the waters of the bay, not only visitors but also residents of nearby cities and towns bathe and take sunbaths on the golden sand.
The embankment itself is amazing in magnificence. In spring, an unforgettable sight is represented by the blossoming oldest fig grove on the coast, and in clear water the sky and clouds are displayed.
In the northern part of the bay there is a rocky bay with underwater caves, so scuba diving enthusiasts will enjoy magnificent underwater views and an unusual wildlife.
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Kermia. Ayia Napa
A few kilometers from the city of Ayia Napa in the western part of Cape Greco, the magnificent Kermia Beach spread its sands. The beach is part of the whole natural complex of the local national park.
The infrastructure will satisfy the most demanding lovers of outdoor activities. It is also very convenient to relax with children, getting their portion of sea baths and the hot sun.
Note that you can hire a small yacht at the pier and take a fascinating walk through the expanses of the sea.
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Mackenzie Larnaca
One of the most fashionable and most visited Larnaca beaches, Mackenzie Beach, was once awarded the Blue Flag. Indeed, the place is worthy of being considered comfortable and safe.
Golden sand and clear water will not leave indifferent even a seasoned spa man. Local authorities strictly monitor the cleanliness of the territory and equipped the coast with the necessary infrastructure for recreation and entertainment.
The highlight of the Mackenzie is low-flying aircraft landing at an international airport. Noisy but unusual.
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Flamingo. Larnaca
Like many beaches in Cyprus, Flamingo Beach is designed for families. It offers vacationers a developed resort infrastructure and multiple attractions.
Everyone can use a catamaran or ride a pleasure boat cruising along the coast. But you can look at these beauties from a height from a paraglider, which is attached to the boat.
The warm sea with a gentle sandy bottom, stone cliffs and numerous vegetation along the coast create beautiful landscapes.
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Siren Bay. Pernera
A small beach, as if specially sheltered in green thickets among sandy hills, so as not to get into tourist guides.
Fans of a quiet and relaxing holiday away from the benefits of civilization will feel comfortable at Sirena Bay and can have a great time in the shade of trees by the gentle and calm sea.
Still, civilization burst into the wild corner of nature in the form of a small restaurant with a natural plant canopy, wooden furnishings and beautiful views of the sea and the picturesque landscapes of the coast. It is here that you can taste delicious dishes of traditional Cypriot cuisine.
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Connos Bay. Protaras
In a calm bay, two kilometers from the center of Protaras, there is a small Konnos Bay beach, which will be appreciated by admirers of “wild” recreation and extreme water sports.
The sandy coast smoothly gives way to small pebbles, rocks rise from the water, and hills adorned with southern greenery hang over the coast.
The water is clear and the bay is quite deep, which divers and diving enthusiasts will appreciate.
11
Paramali. Limassol
A beautiful secluded place where lemon and stunning tangerine gardens grow, is located southeast of the small village of Parmali.
Paramali Turtle Beach is separated from civilization and the highway by a wide avenue of olive trees. Citrus groves during the flowering period fill the air with a heady aroma that extends far beyond the tortoise shore.
There are no noisy restaurants and cafes, so the beach is a great natural corner for lovers of peace and quiet, where you can only hear the surf and a slight whistle of the wind.
Your peace may be disturbed by turtles who have chosen this quiet cove and sandy-pebble coast.
12
Lara Bay. Ayia Napa
The only beach in Cyprus, which is a protected area and one of the few coasts of the Mediterranean, to which two rare species of sea turtles swim to lay eggs.
The most beautiful corner of nature of the Akamas Peninsula is visited annually by millions of tourists to enjoy the unspoiled nature and relax in the conservation area.
In addition to rare turtles, on the shore in coastal caves you can meet no less rare representative of the fauna - white-bellied seal. Most-beauty.ru wishes you to catch all these animals when you visit the beautiful Ayia Napa beach.
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Kourion. Limassol
In the center of the huge Curium Beach a large restaurant has been built, around which the main infrastructure of the coast is located. It is interesting that the entertainment institution divides the beach into two parts - sandy, where you can sunbathe and swim, and, so to speak, pebble, wild, where lovers of kite and windsurfing come off.
In between relaxing by the sea, you can visit the ancient Greek amphitheater and open-air museum near the village of Episkopi. The cliffs overhanging Curium Beach offer beautiful views of the sea distances and land surroundings.
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Makronisos. Ayia Napa
Specialists, tourists and travelers consider Makronissos Beach one of the cleanest, most secluded and beautiful beaches in Ayia Napa. The Cypriot coast at this place meets all environmental criteria of cleanliness, and most importantly is safe, and therefore is awarded the highest award of the environmental organization at the UN.
Flat, even entry into the sea without large stones and shells, clear water, and the coast itself is covered with fine, golden sand. Adults and children can have fun on the rides, history buffs can visit the tombs and ancient quarries of the ancient period on the east side of the Makronissos.
Children are pleased to build grand and majestic structures from beautiful and clean sand.
15
Landa. Ayia Napa
Between the large beaches of Nyssa and Makronios fit four-meter "Landa Beach". The surface here is covered with fine-grained light sand, and in the sea in some places there are rocky ledges.
Fans of outdoor activities and extreme sports can rent a sports equipment and snorkeling equipment. At coastal cafes and restaurants you can have a delicious meal. And for those who like to cook their own food at "Landa Beach" a picnic area is equipped.
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Lama Paralimni
One of the most popular holiday destinations “Lama Beach” in Paralimni is also called Kalamis. The bay, made artificially, is covered with light sand.
The beach is protected on two sides by rocky spits. The water in the bay is clean and clear. Due to natural protection, there are almost no waves and winds, and the entrance to the sea is gentle with a uniform increase in depth. By all accounts, the resort is a great place to relax with children.
The coast is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable and safe stay. It offers vacationers a lot of entertainment complexes, as well as two berths with boats and catamarans.
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Alikes. Pathos
A stone's throw from Poseidon Avenue, in the heart of the tourist Paphos, lies “Alykes Beach”, one of the most environmentally friendly places in the world.
Golden sand covers the entire strip of the coast, the waves are small, and the entry into the sea is gentle with a gradual increase in depth. Here you can have a great time enjoying the warm sea, the gentle sun. And you can and actively, devoting your vacation to active water sports.
For convenience, Alykes Beach for children has playgrounds with great attractions.
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Ladis Mile. Limassol
A giant beach stretches along the sea for 5 kilometers between the port of Limassol and the military base. At the port, the coast is strewn with small pebbles, and then it is replaced by fine golden sand.
This is truly a resort oasis with many restaurants, taverns where you can taste seafood dishes. The coast with the nearby salt lake create a unique ecosystem with beautiful, and most importantly healing air.
In addition, on the Ladies Mile you can observe large colonies of rare birds. The whole territory is a protected area and is protected by law.
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Governors Beach. Limassol
20 kilometers from Limassol, the Governor’s Beach is located by the sea of incredible beauty. The coast is covered with unique black Limassol sand, and the sea is warm and clear.
Incredible white cliffs cut the entire territory. Closer to the city, sand is replaced by rocky ledges, forming a direct alien landscape.
The sand part of Governor’s Beach is civilized, but the “wild” part is used by lovers of a quiet, secluded vacation. In this civilization-free part of the coast, small picnics can also be arranged.
And about the most beautiful black sand beaches, read on our site most-beauty.ru a very interesting article.
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Aphrodite's stone. Pathos
We started with Aphrodite and end with the legendary place, which is located between Paphos and Limassol. Tourists are attracted not only by the magnificent beach lined with pebbles and small shells, but also by the rock, according to legend, the beloved Greek goddess Aphrodite was born.
But its modern name “Petra tou Romiu” (Cliff of the Romans) the coast received on behalf of the Byzantine hero Digenis Akrit, who was half Greek, half Arab, and lived, according to sources, in the X-XI centuries.
Near the sea and coastal cliffs are restaurants and tourist pavilions.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, the beautiful beaches of Cyprus leave tourists with an unforgettable experience and a lot of positive emotions. If there is Paradise on Earth, then it probably hid somewhere on the coast of this island of the Mediterranean Sea.
The gentle sea, the sandy beach, and the alluring most beautiful places of Cyprus are energized, restore strength and inspire new creative achievements.
The Cyprus coast is also charming because there are beaches for every taste: from noisy and crowded to hidden among the rocks, secluded and deserted. These little miracles of nature can neither admire and bring only pleasure from a wonderful vacation.
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