25 best beaches in Cyprus – list, photo, description

Cyprus is a heavenly corner of the Earth, attracting tourists with picturesque landscapes of the coasts washed by the azure Mediterranean Sea and legends of ancient sights. The shores of the island, surrounded by colorful emerald vegetation and mountain ranges, have long been the location of prestigious resorts with luxury hotels, chic embankments and excellent tourist infrastructure.

No less attractive are the rocky beach strips surrounded by snow-white rocks in cozy bays and wild coastal areas, amazing with the pristine landscapes of national parks, with the crystal-clear sea. To make a choice of a vacation spot to your liking, an overview of the best beaches in Cyprus will help.

Golden Kost, Protaras

The southeastern coast of Cyprus is widely known for the resort village of Protaras. Its Golden Coast beach, awarded the Blue Flag of the European Union, stretches for 400 meters of coastline. A quiet bay, the finest and softest golden sand, with shallow water and a flat bottom in areas equipped with sun loungers – the most suitable place for children‘s sea holidays. Comfortable conditions for peaceful relaxation are created by a holistic complex of amenities. The safety of the swimmers is monitored by a lifeguard team. For active leisure, all the necessary equipment is rented at the rental office.
The Golden Coast is divided by the cape of Paralimni Bay, where yachts, boats and motor boats moor. Various types of water sports are also practiced here. Water vessels and water skiers do not enter the water area, which does not interfere with swimmers. Along the coastline there are several status 3 and 4 hotels with restaurants catering to all comers.

Golden Coast Beach Hotel 4 – large outdoor pool with water slides, panoramic sea views, kids club and discos

Fig Tree Bay, Protaras

The municipal Fig Tree Bay, located in the central area of ​​Protaras in the waters of Fig Tree Bay, is recognized as one of the best on the coast of Cyprus. Only here the coastal strip is dotted with soft sand of bright yellow color. For cleanliness, ecology and comfortable conditions created by equipped entrances for vacationers, free showers with fresh water, toilets and other amenities, he became the owner of the Blue Flag certificate.

For the comfort of the disabled, there is a special entrance from the parking lot directly to the sun loungers. Smooth sandy seabed, convenient gradual entry into the sea does not pose a danger to children bathing. The water area of ​​the site is notable for a small stone island, and its decoration is fig trees growing along the coast. On the sides of the bathing area there are centers that provide water skiing and wakeboarding, water attractions, boat trips on motor boats and jet skis. Right on the beach you can eat in a restaurant or bar.

Konnos, Protaras

The secluded Konnos Bay is located 2 km from Protaras on the shores of the Kavo Greko reserve park at the foot of rocky mountains covered with coniferous forest. You have to go down to the sea from the plateau along a footpath equipped with viewing platforms and benches, laid among growing trees. The coastline, comfortable for swimming and sunbathing, stretches for 200 m in length and 40 m in depth and is covered with light gray soft sand. The sea near the shore is shallow with a sandy inlet, gradually gaining depth.

On the left side of the beach area, where a rock protrudes from the sea, it is good to swim with a mask and take pictures. Konos Bay has all the amenities that meet the Blue Flag standard. Using the services of the “Mike Watersports” entertainment center, it is exciting to diversify your vacation with a sea trip on a catamaran and a scooter, mastering water skiing and water attractions. The cafe and snack bar, surrounded by pine trees, has a large selection of hot and cold dishes, soft drinks.

Sirena Bay, Protaras

Sirena (Sirena Bay) is a picturesque corner of the Cypriot coast full of romance in a quiet bay, sheltered from the winds in the area of ​​Agia Triada Protaras. It got its name from the cafe “Siren”, located near the coast. Sirena Bay is little known to tourists, but is especially popular with Cypriots vacationing with families with kids. Just 50m long and 5m wide, the Sirena Bay stretch is surrounded by lush tropical trees providing shade.

It is covered with yellow sand with a golden tint, which, combined with the calm blue sea, creates an amazing landscape. Sirena Bay has a smooth and sandy entrance to the sea. Despite the small area, it is not crowded here, like on the other beaches of Protaras. Lovers of comfortable sunbathing can rent an umbrella and a sun lounger, there are no other amenities here, there are no bars and restaurants. The attraction of Sirena Bay lies in the peaceful solitude and enjoyment of the enchanting beauty of the coast.

Ammos Kamburi, Ayia Napa

Sheltered by a rocky bay from the noisy Ayia Napa, Ammos Kamburi is a strip of light and soft sand. The beach relief is notable for low rocky hills and modest vegetation. The coastline of Ammos Kamburi was only 40m, and goes 20m deep to the rocks. Near the shore, the sea is shallow with a stone bottom and water so clear that you can see a sandy path between the stones, along which it is convenient to enter the sea to the depths.

The cleanliness of the entire area and the excellent conditions for swimming and sunbathing have been awarded the Blue Flag. There are functioning showers, toilets, changing rooms, a rental point for beach equipment. During the season, the work of a lifeguard, a medical center and a mobile snack bar is organized. In the waters of Ammos Kamburi, it is interesting to snorkel and learn to dive. Under the only sprawling tree, a beautiful gazebo is equipped, and nearby is the famous bridge of lovers. There are 3 comfortable hotels near the coast.

Pantahu, Ayia Napa

Pantahou Beach stretches a golden sandy strip on the southeastern side of Cyprus in Ayia Napa for more than a kilometer. It is framed by a rocky shore with palm trees and acacias forming shading. On the right side of the plot there is a recreation area with closely spaced umbrellas and sun loungers, on the left side there are fewer of them. The sections are separated by a free strip, where you can just relax on the sand. Pantahou is suitable for all vacationers, regardless of age, thanks to a smooth, gentle entry into the sea with a sandy bottom and excellent infrastructure.

Sanitary zones, rescue stations, rental points for umbrellas and sun loungers, locker rooms have been equipped. Along the coastline is a series of cafes, eateries and shops. For active holidaymakers, Panthau provides a wide range of water entertainment and water sports, rides and an entertainment complex. The municipality monitors the cleanliness of the coast, holding the Blue Flag status.

Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa

Nissi Beach is located 2 km from Ayia Napa, in the eastern part of Niss Bay in a picturesque bay, bordered by palm trees, sprawling trees, contributing to relaxation and tranquility. Nisi Beach is a snow-white sandy ribbon stretching for 230 m, starting from the rocky shore on the east side to the Nissi tavern. In places, it goes in depth from 20 m to 35 m from the edge of the sea. The unique soft white sand is cleaned every morning. The sea near the beach area, characterized by a flat sandy bottom, is shallow and stretches for 20 m -30 m to a depth.

On the east side, Nissi Beach is surrounded by a rocky ledge with a ridge of pitfalls, so bright buoys enclose a safe area. Waves are rare here, they are neutralized by a natural island on the western side. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag, part of the infrastructure is used for a fee: showers, changing cabins and bathrooms. Beach equipment is rented. On the shore there are kiosks with covered terraces, where you can always have a bite to eat and quench your thirst.

Makronisos, Ayia Napa

Makronissos Beach is located on a cape with a colorful mermaid tail shape, 6 km west of the center of Ayia Napa. It attracts with excellent white sand, clean and calm sea, which sometimes worries with an east wind. The length of the sand strip is 200 m, and its width in the middle part of the cape along the edges varies from 27 m to 45 m. The soft sand shore is convenient for walking and playing. In the bathing area from the edge of the coast there is a sandy and sloping entry into the sea with a flat bottom. Near the coast, the sea is shallow, the depth begins only after 20 m.

Along the edges of Makronisos at the bottom there are areas with stones. The beach awarded the Blue Flag is a municipal one, but it is serviced by a hotel located on the coastline. Lifeguards work here from May to October. For the convenience of vacationers, Makronisos is equipped with showers, changing rooms, latrines and fountains with drinking water. You can rent a sun lounger and a parasol, gazebos with tables and reed visors are rented out, where you can have a bite to eat and play board games.

Ayia Thekla, Ayia Napa

The picturesque Agia Thekla Beach is located on the wide shore of an amazingly beautiful bay, 6 km west of Ayia Napa. There is enough space for any kind of recreation: sunbathing, walks along the shore, games. In terms of area, the zone stretches for 300 m in length and up to 35 m in depth of the coastal strip. A row of palm trees growing along the golden sandy coastline give this place a sophisticated Mediterranean flavor.

The sea is clean and transparent, and at the entrance the depth is gradually gaining. A short distance from the shore, you can see an island covered with sand, which serves as a natural breakwater. Vacationers love to sunbathe there. Security on Ayia Thekla is ensured by the duty of rescuers and the work of the first-aid post. The whole complex of services and many water entertainments is paid. There is a small bar near the shore selling drinks. The rock on the eastern side is decorated with the church of St. Thekla – healing, near which a holy spring beats with healing clay near it.

Finikoudes, Larnaca

City Finikoudes (Phinikoudes Beach) stretches along the coast of Larnaca for half a kilometer with a width varying in different sections from 30 m to 100 m. It stretches between the two ports of Larnaca and is separated from the bustle of the city by a picturesque embankment with an alley of date palms. The zone is covered with fine gray sand, indicating a volcanic origin. Sea water is clean and transparent. Entry into the sea up to 10 m is smooth and shallow with a sandy bottom and a rare hit of stones. The awarding of the “Blue Flag” testifies to the ecology, safety and level of improvement of Funikoudes.

There is a rental of beach equipment, a sanitary zone, a shower with fresh water, ramps for the disabled. Rest is allowed not only on sun loungers, but also on your own towels. Finikoudes is attractive to young people with nightclubs, discos and bars. A special feature is the presence of its own guardian – a winged marble lion holding an open book in its paw, symbolizing the world.

Mackenzie Beach, Larnaca

Mackenzie Beach is a spacious sandy beach up to 40 m wide, stretching for 1 km in the vicinity of Larnaca, which can be reached on foot. The territory is unspeakably beautiful in harmony with sprawling palms, colorful umbrellas and small architectural forms, so in the morning it is filled with tourists. The coastline is fine, pleasant to the touch sand with a smooth surface, distinguished by perfect cleanliness, on which it is a great pleasure to sunbathe under the gentle rays of the sun and the touch of the sea breeze.

The sea near Mackenzie is calm, warm, shallow and transparent with a gradual deepening. In the water area, windsurfing and kitesurfing, diving and snorkeling, water skiing are available. The list of extreme entertainment includes jet skiing, parachuting, banana riding. Locals like to have picnics here, admiring the sea going beyond the horizon, beautiful coastal buildings and nature from the shore.

Malindi Beach, Limassol

Malindi Beach is one of the best in Limassol in terms of service, allowing you to relax in a pleasant and comfortable environment. It occupies the central part of the coastline of Pareklisia, stretching for 400 meters in front of the restaurant “Malindi Beach Bar & Restaurant”, which maintains a high level of service and beach coverage. Among other sites, Malindi stands out with snow-white sun umbrellas. The coast, dotted with fine light gray sand, pleases with impeccable cleanliness, shallow sea with a smooth entry into the water.

The water area of ​​​​Malinda is open to the sea surf, sometimes reaching sun loungers. All amenities from drinking fountains, showers, changing cabins to toilets are designed in the same design as the restaurant, decorated with wood and stylish fittings. Free Wi-Fi is available and a volleyball court, soccer field and a water sports and entertainment center are nearby.

Aphrodite, Limassol

Aphrodite is separated from the city streets by subtropical trees, palm trees and flowering shrubs, and in some places palm trees grow right on the shore. On the shore there are rows of wooden deck chairs with comfortable mattresses and umbrellas covered with decorative reeds. Swimmers are watched by lifeguards from three towers. Coastal hotels serving the areas assigned to them provide a service package everywhere: the presence of showers, changing rooms, bathrooms, cafes and bars. Aphrodite has a sports and entertainment center that provides 14 types of sea activities and equipment for wakeboarding, windsurfing and flyboarding.

Dasudi, Limassol

City Limassol Dasoudi (Dasoudi Beach) stretches flat coastline for 1.5 km. It is strewn with grayish volcanic sand, somewhat rough to the touch. However, when you see a clear azure sea, you do not pay attention to this. The entrance to the sea due to the sandy bottom with gradually gaining depth is convenient and not at all dangerous for children. Artificial breakwaters serve as a barrier to waves in the area open to the winds, but with a strong wind in the sea it is better not to swim.

The coast of Dasoudi borders the eucalyptus park, saturating the local air with a healing aroma. The site is conditionally divided into 3 zones. In the center, where the width is the smallest, there is a lot of green space, but no amenities. Along its edges, which have the widest width, there are all the amenities for recreation: hotels, rescue towers, rows of umbrellas with sun loungers, cabins with showers and bathrooms, cafes and entertainment venues. The high level of service and the cleanliness of the area are rated by the Blue Flag of the EU.

Paramali, Limassol

Paramali is a turtle beach located near the Cypriot village of the same name. The entrance to the shore is preceded by fragrant citrus orchards. Paramali, thanks to a spacious territory up to 1.5 km long, stretching inland up to 30 m, is chosen by tourists who prefer camping in unity with picturesque nature. The covering of the coast and the bottom of the sea is volcanic sand mixed with pebbles. From the water's edge, the descent into the sea is convenient, but with a rapidly increasing depth. Paramali is divided by a protruding rock into 2 parts: a small one on the eastern side and a long one on the western side.

Tourists here have adapted to jump into the water from ledges of rocks. The peculiarity of this coast is the wind from the sea, driving waves, which attracts lovers of extreme leisure activities – windsurfers and kiteboarders. During the season, 2 mobile schools are opened, teaching these classes and renting out the necessary equipment. There are no cafes, taverns and other infrastructure here. The coast near Paramali was chosen for its habitat by 5 species of turtles that lay their eggs in summer. Therefore, tourists are asked to keep their distance from them.

Ladies Miles Beach, Limassol

Ladies Mile Beach is one of the most picturesque places for marine recreation, captivating with its beauty and size. Stretching along the coast for almost 5 km, it is conditionally divided into several sections. Most of the coast is covered with soft golden sand, but near the port, the coast is littered with pebbles and the sea quickly sinks into the depths. Stones are occasionally found on the sandy coast, but the bottom is lined with sand and is more gentle. The blue-turquoise sea in the Lady's Miles Beach area is not protected from waves by breakwaters. When the wind rises large waves, attracting windsurfers.

The main part of the territory is not distinguished by amenities, so the Captain's Cabin beach has become the most popular place on the coast of Lady's Miles Beach. Beach equipment is rented here, there are all necessary sanitary facilities. Behind the rows of sun loungers is a row of wooden tables with benches shaded by umbrellas. An amusement park with inflatable rides and slides unfolds on the water during the day. There is a luxurious restaurant and a bar on the very shore.

Acts Olympion, Limassol

It stretches in the center of Limassol from the east from the Molos embankment to the Crowne Plaza Limassol hotel. It stands out for its good equipment and cleanliness, for which it was awarded the Blue Flag. The territory of Akti Olympion as a whole, occupying 2 km of the coastline, is conditionally divided into 2 parts – Alpha and Vita with a gap of about 500 m and the Enaerios pier. Both sites are covered with fine dark gray sand, dense enough for jogging near the sea. Entry into the water here is gentle and shallow, safe for children's swimming. The calmness and transparency of the sea is provided by the built breakwaters.

The level of service is commendable: free use of Wi-Fi, a sufficient number of showers, toilets, changing rooms, rental of sun loungers and sun umbrellas, equipment and equipment for sports at sea. The doctor and rescuers work from morning to evening. Disabled people are lowered to the sea along specially equipped ramps. Children can have fun on the playgrounds. Behind the beach stretches a chain of cafes, bars and restaurants, equipped with a picturesque promenade.

Pissouri Bay, Limassol

The owner of the “Blue Flag” – Pissouri Bay – occupies the coastal strip of the bay on the southern coast of the island at Cape Aspro near the resort village of Pissouri, which has preserved the flavor of old Cyprus. On both sides, a plot measuring 1500 m in length and up to 90 m wide is bounded by rocks that serve as protection from the north wind, so there is a calm, warm and clear sea. The shore is sometimes covered with pebbles or a pebble-sand mixture. Despite the gradual descent into the water, there are areas where it becomes deep at 4-5 meters. The bottom of the sea is sandy, among which there are stones.

Pissouri Bay is kept clean, constantly removing garbage from the sea and left by vacationers. The beach is equipped with modern infrastructure: changing cabins, toilets, showers and taps for rinsing feet. The water entertainment center offers banana rides, kayaks, jet skis, wakeboarding, sea boats. There are also master classes in diving, snorkeling, windsurfing and SUP. Restaurants, taverns, cafes and hotels stretch along this place in a chain, and historical monuments have been preserved in the village of Pissouri.

Columbia Beach Resort 5 – first line, lagoon pool (80m), 4 restaurants and 6 bars.

Curion, Limassol

On the eastern side of the Akrotiri peninsula, which is 19 km from Limassol, in the bay of Episkopios, Kourion is located, characterized by a serene atmosphere with a minimum of entertainment. It occupies a little less than a kilometer in length with alternating sandy and small pebble areas. The coast, overgrown with bushes and trees, is surrounded on both sides by high rocky cliffs. The sea on Kourion is shallow with a sloping entrance, rapidly gaining depth of 30 m from the water's edge. Winds blowing from the sea drive strong waves to the shore, but in calm weather the sea is relatively calm, favorable for swimming.

The coastline here is quite clean and well-maintained with sanitary zones and amenities. However, there is a spacious undeveloped area that attracts kite surfers and windsurfers. There are no points providing sports equipment in Kourion, so you need to bring sports equipment with you. Along the shore there are cafes, a bar and a cafe-restaurant with verandas near the sea. They rent sun loungers with mattresses. The “highlight” is the location next to the archaeological park “Kourion” with the remains of the ancient city.

Atlantis, Paphos

Atlantis Beach (Geroskipou Beach) is located on the shore of a beautiful bay surrounded by gardens and flowers. It is designed for a peaceful holiday and for active vacationers who prefer water sports. A segment of Atlantis 1350 m long is distinguished by a sand and pebble coating. From the edge of the sea, there is a convenient entry into the water with a gradually increasing depth, but there are also very shallow areas suitable for bathing children. Atlantis is protected from large waves by several artificial breakwaters.

Safety is ensured by a team of lifeguards, and a carefree holiday is ensured by quality service: beach equipment rental, changing rooms and equipped sanitary areas. The cleanliness of the territory and the amenities provided have become the key to awarding Atlantis with the Blue Flag. There are several cafes and bars on the beach. For young people and active vacationers, the entertainment center “Malibu La Playa Beach Bar” is open with water activities, tennis courts, fitness classes, and in the evening discos with DJs.

Coral Bay, Paphos

Among the most attractive holiday destinations on the western coast of the island is Coral Bay, equipped 12 km north of Paphos near the resort town of Peyia. It attracts with the beautiful nature of the bay, bordered on the right and left sides by a rocky fence of the Maa-Paleokastro peninsula, and a cape protruding far into the sea. The local coast is dotted with a sheet of soft and clean sand of pale yellow color with a red tint, which compares favorably with the mixed sand-shell and sand-pebble beaches of Paphos.

The coastline stretches for about 1000 m, with a width of 10 m to 40 m. The most comfortable area for recreation is 600 m, which is most densely filled with vacationers. Within its borders, the seabed is sandy, and several large stones protruding to the surface of the sea are quite safe. From the shore, the depth is gradually gaining, which is great for children's swimming. The complex of services is represented here by the rental of beach equipment, changing rooms, foot washing devices, showers, and latrines. A rescue team is on duty during the day.

Aphrodite, Paphos

Aphrodite Beach (Petra tou Romiou) is located on the southeastern coast of the island, 15 km from Paphos. This is a picturesque and romantic corner, covered with legends and myths, that in this place from the sea foam in human form the goddess of beauty and love Aphrodite. Both the majestic rock and the dark stone to the left of it are named after her. Many rituals that contribute to the acquisition of beauty, health, masculine strength and love are associated with bathing in this place. It is symbolic that on the pebbly coast of Aphrodite there are heart-shaped pebbles that tourists collect as souvenirs.

The seabed is covered with large pebbles and large pitfalls. When entering the water, the depth quickly gains. The local sea is characterized by undercurrents, due to which the water remains cool even in the heat. Often the water area of ​​​​Aphrodite is covered with waves, so rare daredevils swim here, and for the most part arrange amazing photo shoots. There is no infrastructure, visiting tourists sunbathe on their towels on the beach, the cleanliness of which is maintained daily.

Lara, Paphos

Near the noisy resort of Paphos on the coastline of the Akamas Peninsula, overgrown with fragrant juniper, framed by a long cape, there is a free sandy Lara Bay. Its other name is Turtle, because green turtles leave their eggs here in the warm sand for procreation. Due to the location of Lara Bay in the bay, strong waves in the water area are rare, and the water temperature in the bay is slightly higher than on the other beaches of Paphos.

Gradually decreasing in depth descent into the water is completely safe for children's bathing. Next to the rocks framing the cape, the water is perfectly clear, making it a great place for snorkelling. The territory of the protected beach is considered wild. There are no showers and toilets, rental of beach equipment, cafes and hotels. Drinking water and food must be brought with you, and you will have to sunbathe under the open sun. According to the law, the installation of sun umbrellas and tents is not allowed in the protected area. You can come by rented car or with an excursion to the territory of the Akamas peninsula.

Alykes, Paphos

Alykes Beach in Paphos attracts with its convenient location: a bus stop, the location of several hotels and cafes. Its site occupies approximately 200 m of the coastline in a small cozy bay. A special feature was its division of the embankment with beautiful palm trees, which is why the passage to the sea originates from an asphalt path. Then there is a strip of coast covered with sand and belonging to two hotels. Near the water's edge, the coastline becomes rocky, but for a comfortable entry into the sea, several stairs with railings and a wooden pontoon are provided.

Breakwaters maintain the calmness of the water area, protecting it from waves. In the high season, lifeguards work daily on Alykes, as well as an umbrella and sun lounger rental, water sports equipment rental. The necessary number of showers, locker rooms, sanitary facilities and rubbish bins have been installed at municipal sites. On the south side you can rent boats, sailboats, water skis and sports equipment. For the high level of service, cleanliness of the coast and water area, Alykes was awarded the Blue Flag.

Agios Georgios, Paphos

Agios Georgis (St'George Beach) created in a small cove, surrounded by massive boulders. Usually guests of nearby hotels sunbathe and swim on it, but the entrance here is open for free for everyone. The area around St'George Beach is striking Mediterranean beauty. The 70 m long coastline mainly consists of stone cover. Places with rocky descent into the water are equipped with special ladders.

A clean sandy area stretches for only 50 m, reaching up to 20 m in width, places with a rocky descent into the water are equipped. The presence of breakwaters contributes to comfortable swimming, and the crystal clear sea with a variety of underwater fauna is an excellent condition for diving and snorkeling. Here you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas, but it is not forbidden to sunbathe on your bedspread.

The infrastructure of Agias Georgis is commendable. All vacationers are allowed to use the shower, changing room, toilet. You can have a bite to eat in the coastal cafe. Water attractions diversify daytime leisure, and discos are held here in the evenings.