Ayia Napa can provide you with a relaxing respite from a busy life, complete with sandy beaches, delicious food and lively entertainment. Getting there is easy and the small city located on the island of Cyprus has all the amenities you need to have a first class vacation in style.

Getting to Ayia Napa

Most people arriving in Ayia Napa do so by plane by way of the Larnaca Airport. Located just 45 minutes by vehicle to Ayia Napa, there are several ways that travelers can reach the city once arriving in Cyprus. The easiest, though most expensive is by taxi. This will cost about $85. For travelers on more of budget, bus routes 3 and 4 regularly run to Ayia Napa from any of the island's main cities. Another option is to rent a car. This will allow you to easily see Ayia Napa, as well as many other destinations on the island. Rates here are similar to other Mediterranean destination car rental rates.

Once you arrive in Ayia Napa, you will find that it is a small city, nearly considered completely walkable. If you want to move a little faster, bikes are available for rent in many areas and there are many bicycle lanes throughout the city to make riding safe and easy. Mopeds are also available for rent throughout the island. If you plan on driving a moped, be sure that you follow all rules of the road and drive responsibly. Car rental and taxi hire are also widely available here. Traffic and parking in the city can be problematic, so many visitors wanting to rent a car do so primarily to get to Ayia Napa and then leave their car at the hotel until moving on to another location.

There are countless hotels in Ayia Napa ranging from budget to ultra-luxury. For vacationers that plan on spending a lot of time at the beach or out enjoying the nightlife, a simple budget room to sleep may be the perfect place to stay. Family travelers will want to keep in mind that many of these budget hotels are aimed at the party crowd and often are quite noisy late at night. For those wanting a more relaxing retreat in their lodging, there are many hotels and resorts located throughout Ayia Napa that can meet your needs. 

With fantastic weather and festive atmosphere, Ayia Napa has become one of the premier nightspots for European vacationers. Explore this resort location and enjoy the Cypriot hospitality at its finest.