Vacation with children in Ayia Napa (Cyprus)

Ayia Napa - a small resort town, located in the eastern part European Island State of Cyprus. More specifically, this is a tourist village, the indigenous people there are only about three thousand, and mostly these people work in the field of tourism as service personnel.

With each season in Ayia Napa, the number of Russian holidaymakers increases, so it’s not so difficult to find Russian-speaking tourists and even employees of local stores.

Residents of megacities who want to rest from the rhythm of the big city will like the atmosphere of Ayia Napa. The whole city is a solid resort with hotels and hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes, clubs, parks and other entertainment areas.

Ayia Napa is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches with crumbly golden sand and azure coast. The water there is quite warm by the beginning of May, and it will be comfortable to swim even with small children. In addition, the coast there is mostly flat, which indicates safety and convenience for holidaymakers.

At the coast you can see colorful fish. For tourists are offered different types of water sports. On many bays there are almost no waves, all beaches are awarded with blue flags.

It is believed that the resort of Ayia Napa is great for youth recreation, some of this city is even called the "second Ibiza" or "Cyprus Las Vegas." Indeed, in the season there are many noisy parties, clubs and discos, which sometimes frightens people who are planning a family trip with children. However, all these places are located in the very center of the town, and family hotels are located along the edges, on the Mediterranean coast.

A small drawback is the complete absence of boutiques, supermarkets and shopping centers, shopping here will not succeed. It is unprofitable for entrepreneurs to work seven months a year, so tourist purchases there are limited to convenience stores, pharmacies and souvenir shops. The nearest city of Larnaca can be reached by buses and taxis, drivers are always friendly towards the guests of the island, child seats if necessary are provided free of charge.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Ayia Napa, Grecian Bay Hotel (five stars), offers tourists an all-inclusive vacation and is positioned as a family-friendly hotel. In addition to many amenities for adults, the status of a five-star hotel is confirmed by the care of children. In July and August, at the height of the season, there is a children's mini-club with entertainment programs.

Hotel Adams Beach (five stars) is always happy to see in his mini-club "Biblios" children aged 5 to 12 years, and those who are younger are invited to come along with a parent or guardian. No child will go idle, in this club sports and entertainment games, quests, creative and educational lessons are held. The club begins its work on May 1 and continues it until the end of September annually.

Hotel Asterias Beach welcomes young tourists in his children's mini-club, and also holds animated events in Russian. Any child will be delighted, and parents will be satisfied with a responsive leading and high-quality program.

At Tsokkos Paradise Village (4 stars) there is also a kids club with entertainment programs and a team of animators. Parents can be calm for their child and carelessly spend their free time while their child is busy with exciting things.

When planning a vacation when choosing a hotel you need to consider several factors. First, the focus of rest. Those who need a calm and quiet atmosphere, it is better to look for a place of rest away from the city center.

Secondly, the company of tourists.

Thirdly, the rest budget and the corresponding number of stars in the hotel. Ayia Napa has few hotels with two stars, but they are good enough for their status. In such hotels, tourists will not be able to eat, so when choosing you need to take into account the distance from bars and cafes. In hotels of three stars already have their own restaurants and showers in each room.

The sea off the coast of Ayia Napa is shallow, with a comfortable water temperature, the beaches are flat and sandy.

The most famous and popular of them Nissi enjoy azure water and turtles, vacationers can do water sports. But you need to be prepared for the fact that there are always a lot of people there, especially at the height of the season, as well as due to the popularity, the prices are significantly inflated. Calm and peace can be found on other beaches.

For example, Makronissoswhich in its beauty is not inferior to the previous one, it will give a quite calm atmosphere.

Beach called Ayia Thekla also allows you to quietly sunbathe, a small island has formed near the coast, which will delight children, because the depth of the sea is quite small.

Near the beach Grecian bay There are many hotels with a family-friendly orientation, which means that there can be no fear of parties, but the sand on it is mainly imported, and the best time for a comfortable rest is just morning.

Beach Kermia ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in their thoughts and forget about the noise of the metropolis without worrying about the fact that children are lost from sight. The main advantages of the Landa Beach beach are a calm sea with almost no waves, a smoothly increasing depth and a naturally formed pool for kids.

Beach Sandy bay formed by a small bay, impressive for its beauty and great for families with children - there are separate attractions for them. Lifeguards are on duty on all beaches.

Of course, in Ayia Napa, as in other parts of the island nation, there are many attractions that are worth seeing. On the bay you can visit the pirate ship "Black Pearl", which is a copy of the ship from the famous film. The Museum of the Thalass Sea will also please the mock-ups of various types of water transport. One of the most beautiful places in Cyprus, Cape Greco, is located just a few kilometers from Ayia Napa.

You can go to stylized antiquity WaterWorld water park with the longest slides in all of Cyprus.

In addition, tourists will always find how to spend their leisure time. The city has a large amusement park with lots of fun rides, which will appeal to both adults and children.

Unusual entertainment are donkey-type safari excursions, where tourists of all ages are offered to get acquainted with pets of Cyprus and try traditional dishes.

You can also choose a sea safari, during which you can enjoy traveling in small boats through sea caves.

You can always just walk along the promenade, go to a cafe and try unmatched local cuisine.

The overwhelming majority of reviews about rest in Ayia Napa are positive and recommendable. Moreover, both young people, couples and free people who are looking for exciting adventures, and mature people with children who purposefully went on family vacations are satisfied. Therefore, the resorts of Ayia Napa can rightly be called universal and deserve a solid top five.

Watch the following video in which you will see all the nuances of relaxing with a child in this fabulous place.