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Famagusta District
Fig Tree Bay
Nissi Bay
Makronissos Beach
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Larnaca District
Phinikoudes
Beach
Mckenzie Beach
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Limassol District
Ladies Mile Beach
Curium Beach
Governors Beach
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Paphos District
Coral Bay Beach
Lara Bay
Chrysochous Bay
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Famagusta District
Fig Tree Bay
Nissi Bay
Makronissos Beach
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Larnaca District
Phinikoudes
Beach
Mckenzie Beach
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Limassol District
Ladies Mile Beach
Curium Beach
Governors Beach
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Paphos District
Coral Bay Beach
Lara Bay
Chrysochous Bay
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Famagusta District
Fig Tree Bay
Nissi Bay
Makronissos Beach
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Larnaca District
Phinikoudes
Beach
Mckenzie Beach
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Limassol District
Ladies Mile Beach
Curium Beach
Governors Beach
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Paphos District
Coral Bay Beach
Lara Bay
Chrysochous Bay
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Famagusta District
Fig Tree Bay
Nissi Bay
Makronissos Beach
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Larnaca District
Phinikoudes
Beach
Mckenzie Beach
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Limassol District
Ladies Mile Beach
Curium Beach
Governors Beach
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Paphos District
Coral Bay Beach
Lara Bay
Chrysochous Bay
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Famagusta District
Fig Tree Bay
Nissi Bay
Makronissos Beach
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Larnaca District
Phinikoudes
Beach
Mckenzie Beach
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Limassol District
Ladies Mile Beach
Curium Beach
Governors Beach
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Paphos District
Coral Bay Beach
Lara Bay
Chrysochous Bay
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Famagusta District
Fig Tree Bay
Nissi Bay
Makronissos Beach
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Larnaca District
Phinikoudes
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Mckenzie Beach
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Limassol District
Ladies Mile Beach
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Blue Flag Beach
Fig
Tree Bay
(Protaras)
This beach is about 9 miles from the village of Ayia Napa and
33 miles from Larnaca.
Not so many years ago Fig Tree Bay, which is also known as
Protaras, was visited only by the local inhabitants however,
today it is more widely known by the influx of tourism to the
area and has become
One of Cyprus’s
best known and most well-liked beaches.
One of the beach’s kentrons. or cafes claims, by signboard, to
have on its frontage, The original fig tree — only one of its
kind on the island — brought by invaders in the 17th century
from the eastern countries’.
With its long stretch of fine, white sand, clean and shallow
water, the beach is a favourite with locals over the weekends
particularly those with small children, the sea is clear and
it is ideal for them to play in the clear shallow waters.
The beach is well equipped with restaurant and water sport
facilities like water-skiing, paragliding,
pedaloes, wind surfers, speed boats are for hire. For skiers
the choice of boats and skis is perhaps the best of all the beaches and in calm
water conditions the runs down the coast are excellent.
Just a short swim away from the beach, there is a small rocky
island which many people love to explore, those who are brave
enough to venture there should take shoes due to the island
being made up of some very sharp rocks however, once you are
there the views are simply stunning .
Blue Flag Beach
Nissi Bay
(Ayia Napa)
This fine sandy beach is just about 1&1/2 miles west of
Ayia Napa .
Light coloured sand shelves gently into calm clear waters
where one can swim, wade, or take a boat to the rocky island
just offshore.
The Greek word nisi means island and presumably this is where
Nissi is derived from.
Speed boats, pedaloes and wind surfers are for hire.
The beach is well sheltered from the wind and offers a great
variety of water sports, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Water skiers may find the bay a little cramped, but can strike
out westwards towards Golden Sands for splendid skiing when
conditions are right.
The area is very popular with tourists and islanders alike,
and especially so at week-ends in high summer.
You can get to the beach by bus, car, motorbike, bicycle and
on foot.
Lifeguards and lifesaving equipment are available from 10.00
to 18.00 hours.
Blue Flag Beach
Makronissos Beach
(Ayia Napa)
A cluster of bays form the Makronissos beach,
in fact there are three bays that stretch out in different
directions, one to the west, the second to the southwest and
the third stretches in a south-easterly direction.
All of these bays create wonderfully well sheltered
white sandy
beach areas and are
most popular with the Cypriots, particularly at the weekends..
The beach itself is approximately 6km out from the local town
and is very suitable for families and the elder generation of
visitors, offering the chance to experience many water sports.
available include snorkelling, diving, water skiing, Para
sending and paddle boating.
Lifeguards and lifesaving equipment available from
10.00 to 18.00 hours.
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Blue Flag Beach
Phinikoudes
Beach
(Larnaca)
Bordering
Larnaca's central coastal promenade, Phinikoudes Beach is one of the most
famous in Cyprus. “Phinikoudes” means small palm trees (now grown into
very big palm trees) that were planted in 1922.
The beach has fine grey sand and is some 500 metres long. The width varies
from 30 metres to 100 metres.
The area is popular for its cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels. There are
also a large number of mini markets close to the beach. The commercial and
shopping centre of the town is just behind the promenade. The main road,
Athenon Avenue, is planted with palm trees, green areas and colourful
flowers that add to the magnificent scenery.
The beach has several services and facilities such as toilets, showers,
changing rooms, access for the disabled, sun beds and umbrellas and water
sports. Lifeguards are on duty with lifesaving equipment during the
bathing season.
There is easy and safe access to the beach by bus and car or on foot. Many
car parks are found near the beach.
The sea is clean and the water quality in line with standards set by the
European Union’s Bathing Water Directive. The sea is usually calm and the
waves mild.
Every year, for two weeks in June the Larnaca Kataklysmos Fair takes
place. During the Fair the blue flag is withdrawn.
Blue Flag Beach
Mckenzie Beach
(Larnaca)
Located in Larnaca
municipality
just along the coast from the fishing shelter of Larnaca,
near the end of
Larnaca airport you will find many coffee shops,
restaurants, tavernas and small hotels, all close to or on the
beach, which is well known
for its beautiful white sand and refreshing waters and is
particularly
popular with Cypriots from Larnaca and Nicosia
Here you can enjoy
many water sports facilities, which include wind surfing and
scuba diving.
In summer the beach is very busy and full
of activity.
In winter, especially on sunny days, many
people come here to take a walk along the sandy beach and have
lunch in the restaurants at the seashore.
Less than a five
minute drive from Larnaca airport, Mackenzie Beach offers a
great choice of restaurants famous for their Cyprus cuisine
and fresh fish.
You can get to the beach by bus,
car, motorbike, bicycle or on foot.
Lifeguards and lifesaving equipment are available from 10.00
to 17.00 hours.
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Ladies Mile Beach
(Limassol)
Nearer 5 miles long than 1, the beautiful Ladies Mile beach is located near the New Limassol Port and
is only a 10-15 minute drive from Limassol town centre- it is reached
by taking the Phasouri/Akrotiri road close to the new port of Limassol and
whilst still in the built up area turning left at the signpost indicating the
route to the beach.
You can walk along the golden sandy beach, swim in the crystal
calm waters or even have a go on the water sports facilities.
The water is shallow and very clear, so it’s safe for kids.
The sand runs for miles so if you’d prefer some peace and
quiet you will be sure to find it here.
Ladies Mile beach is one of the most popular windsurfing spots on the
island due to its flat shallow water.
Curium Beach
(Limassol)
About 16 km west of Limassol can be found one of the most
appealing beaches on the island, Curium is a beach of unspeakable beauty. The
sea is rough and wild, whereas the beaches are largely pebble giving way to sand
where it steepens at the waterline.
A section of the sea i marked by buoys and is
dangerous for bathers at all times.
Dotted along the beach are a number of cafés
offering food and drink.
This quiet and extensive beach is at the foot of high cliffs
on which the famous ancient Roman settlement and Curium Amphitheatre on which
have been excavated and rebuilt.
The panoramic views east and west along the coastline and down
onto the beach are quite spectacular.
The cliffs are a popular launch point for hand-gliders who can
often be spotted riding above the Curium cliffs.
The beach is also a popular sailing spot but can get
overcrowded with swimmers.
Governors Beach
(Limassol)
Off the main Nicosia/Limassol highway 29 km east of
Limassol, this excellent beach is close to Cape Dolos.
Travelers from Limassol should watch for the beach signpost
approx 3 km beyond the right turning to Ayios Yeoryios Monastry .
From Larnaca direction, visitors will see the sign
approx 2.5 km after the turning for Mari.
There are several small sandy bays with taverns,
holiday homes and private residences extending along the top of
dazzling white cliffs, one of a number of the
popular taverns is
actually at beach level with its
lawn just about reaching the
water's edge.
The beach itself offers moderately
shelving
dark grey
sand mixed with shingle at the
waterline
which in high summer can become really feet burning
hot!
Shallow, calm water with
various
amenities make it ideal for families with young
children as well as couples wishing to escape.
There is also an area of amazing white rocks, perfect for
those who like to dive, snorkel, boat or fish.
Nearby nature trails make for enjoyable
leisurely walks
along the gentle paths wondering around tropical vegetation
admiring the scenery.
Unfortunately the fine scenery is not helped by Vasilikos cement works and other
development across the bay.
Popular during the summer week-ends the beach is quiet at other times.
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Blue Flag Beach
Coral Bay
(Paphos)
Coral Bay is located in the Pegeia Municipality of
Paphos and rated the best beach in western Cyprus as well as
being only a short drive away from Paphos it is less then an
hour from the airport.
The beach is reached by driving through banana plantations and
beautiful vineyards.
This popular spot is 8 miles from Paphos, on the road to
Pevia, these western shores sweep their way with
rugged grandeur to Cape Arnauti.
A backcloth of high ground. with its fair weather cloud
formations, adds to the fine setting and the local people.
well aware of its attractions, congregate at the beach on
summer week-ends.
Retirement homes of British residents are scattered on the
tops of the white cliffs that encompass the hay and its gently
shelving sands.
The beach has a lovely long curved stretch of
golden sand that falls in between two headlands, it is
well-equipped and has calm shallow waters all around,
pedaloes and canoes can be hired, cafes and taverns
specialising in local dishes, cater for the needs of visitors.
The bay also has some splendid little coves in the region and
many a place to explore. Not only that, the bay offers the
chance for some outstanding diving, and is also very close to
the nesting spot for the turtles of the island.
Lara Bay
(Akamas peninsula,
Paphos district)
Lara bay can be found on one of
the last remaining wilderness areas in Cyprus - the Akamas peninsula,
the beach is off the beaten track and not the easiest
to reach by standard car due to the many unpaved roads around this beach
but can be got to by 4 wheel drives or it makes an excellent hiking opportunity
and is
without a doubt worth making the effort to see.
Once you reach the beach you will soon realise how wonderful an area it is with
miles of soft sand and rock,
providing a superb alternative to the more crowded beaches to be found on the
island and is
a superb opportunity to get away
from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and be at one with nature.
There is an open air restaurant adjacent to the
beach which is certainly is well worth a visit.
Proposed as a National Park, the
Akamas has a wild and rugged beauty unlike anything else on the island.
Famous for its conservation society in the area you will see many beautiful
variants of fauna and flora.
However, the most famous residents are the Green
Turtle and Loggerhead Turtle,
one of the few places in the
Mediterranean where this turtle returns to breed
Part of the beach is protected just for this very
reason and you can volunteer to help with the Lara Beach Turtle Station whilst
you are visiting and see these protected specimens for yourselves.
Best time to visit is in spring and
autumn as the beach is restricted in high summer as the turtles are nesting.
If you visit the area in
July/August, you cannot access the beach, so try driving a little further past
Lara bay towards the tip of the peninsula - there are many rocky coves that are
completely deserted and just waiting to be discovered.
Chrysochous Bay
(Akamas,
Paphos district)
Approx 35 km north from Pafos is
Chrysochous Bay stretching from Cape Akamas to Pomos Point.
Characteristic of this coastline are
crystal clear
waters set against a backdrop of rugged mountains, lush, green
vegetation and gloriously
sandy beaches
mixed together with some
pebbly stretches.
Off shore the
waters are of a glassy mosaic of greens and blues that promise
some of the best snorkelling and diving on the island.
This is really one long beach stretching from the edge of the
Akamas on the Polis/Latchi side to Pomos further around the
bay.
It is not at all difficult to find
a deserted
section between Polis and Pomos where you can lay back relax
and enjoy your own "private" section of beach.
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