Over the past few decades, the beaches of Cyprus are very popular. Numerous vacationers do not stop even the fact that there are no special delights, and prices are unnecessarily overstated. The service at the local resorts is adequate, the beaches are well-kept, clean, many are marked by the "Blue Flag". Which beaches in Cyprus are the best and most beautiful, it is difficult to say, because the requirements of vacationers vary. In this article we will look at the most popular tourist destinations in Cyprus.
The best of the best
Regardless of where and on whose territory there are sandy or pebbly beaches in Cyprus, you can always visit them, as they are municipal property. However, rent a chaise longue and umbrella will cost five euros. Do not want to pay? Then no one will forbid you to use your own belongings brought to the beach.
- Protaras . The beaches of this famous resort are rightly considered the best. This is not surprising, because the main source of income of local residents - it's tourists, so the beaches are carefully courted. Along the coastline you can walk along special paths along green lawns, everywhere there are places for rest (arbors, benches, pendant deck chairs). The sand here is yellow, with an admixture of small shells, and the sea is shallow, which is ideal for families, having a rest with young children. The best beaches of Protaras and, perhaps, the whole of Cyprus - this is the beach of Pernera, Luma and Flamingo.
- Ayia Napa . From the very morning until late, on these beaches of Cyprus with white sand, youth rest. There are many clubs, restaurants, pubs and other places of entertainment here. The most famous beach of Ayia Napa in Cyprus is Nissi Beach , where famous DJs come to the season. But Makronisos beach is one of the most pathos in Cyprus. Here rested people, for whom comfort of the "luxury" class is an indispensable condition. On the territory of this resort of Cyprus there is another beach - Limanaki, where there are always a lot of tourists. There is a school of diving, surfing and water skiing. A large water park is open on the territory of the resort. Ayia Napa is the best place for a youth company.
- Larnaca. This resort town is considered the most democratic in terms of prices for accommodation and food. The sand on the local beaches has a grayish shade, so the water looks somewhat dull, although in reality it is very clean. The most popular beaches of Larnaca are the beaches of Mackenzie , Finikoudes , Dhekelia. The sand here, like the entire coastal strip of Larnaka, has a grayish shade.
- Limassol . Limassol beaches are diverse. There are sandy and pebbly places for rest. Three water parks, a zoo, amusement parks are not all that Limassol has to offer. Sand on the Central beach and Ladies Mile beach has a volcanic origin, which has a positive effect on the skin. A few kilometers from Limassol is the beach of Aphrodite, the legends of Cyprus narrate that it was here that the goddess Aphrodite was born.
Helpful information
Going on holiday in Cyprus, give preference to the beaches that are marked by the "Blue Flag". This sign of quality, issued by independent experts, indicates that you can count on free access to the beach, availability of amenities such as showers, toilets. Most of the beaches are operated by rescue units. Sand is regularly cleaned from debris, algae and glass shards. But beach shoes in any case it is better to take with them.
