Agia Napa on Cyprus

4 November 2014 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General Reading Time:  6 minutes

Ayia Napa beach © Vitaly Lischenko/cc-by-sa-3.0

Ayia Napa beach © Vitaly Lischenko/cc-by-sa-3.0


Ayia Napa is a resort at the far eastern end of the southern coast of Cyprus. In recent years, it has become less known as a family holiday destination, and more for its bustling nightlife. The name Ayia Napa is derived from a Venetian-era monastery of the same name, located in the centre of the town, next to the square that today is the clubbing centre. The word “Ayia” (Agia) means “holy” in Greek. “Napa” is archaic and means “wooded valley”. In ancient times the area surrounding the town was covered with thick forest.   read more…

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