Ayia Napa. More specifically, the Bars and Clubs

Advantages: Variety of things to do and something for everyone, a great night out wherever you go
Disadvantages: The bar reps are very pushy, and prices can get expensive

...I've just come back from a holiday in Ayia Napa and want to give my opinion of the bars there. To start with, it's a really nice place. A small town in Cyprus, typically known for being a party lover's choice of holiday, you'd expect it to be full of English people throwing litter around, getting their boobs out and throwing up on street corners. This is completely wrong. Ayia Napa, when I went in early September, was full of a variety of people, not just youths wanting to drink lots. In the hotel we were staying in there were quite a lot of elderly people just wanting a relaxing break. There were people from all over the world too, and during my stay I heard German, French, Chinese, American, English and Irish accents. Ayia Napa is actually a beautiful place, with gloriously blue seas, 5* hotels everywhere, loads of watersports...

Stephoohla 25.09.2009 · Read review
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AYIA NAPA

Advantages: Sunny, good nightlife
Disadvantages: Taxis rip you off!

...Ayia Napa is reguarded as 'the party capital' of Cyprus. Full of bars, clubs, sandy beaches and tourist attractions, Ayia napa is not just for the young! Im 19 and have been to Cyprus many times as a child and recently visited with friends. We stayed about a 20 min walk away from the centre of Ayia Napa as at night it can become very busy and fairly noisy. Ayia Napa is home to many wonderful beaches, the most well known being 'NISSI BEACH', this can become very busy and full during the day so make sure you head off early morning to ensure you get a place! Water sports are available at a price. Sunbeds/loungers do have to be paid for but at a cost of between 2-4 cypriate pounds. Getting around Ayia Napa is very easy! Taxis are everywhere [Though arange a price before you get in ans they tend to cover up their meters and charge you...

rachface69 09.02.2008 · Read review
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Ayia Napa Overall

Advantages: Weather, Clubbing, food, friendly
Disadvantages: can be quite expensive in certain places

...When two of my friends decided to get married (to each other) in Ayia Napa Cyprus last year (September 2003) I jumped at the chance for a two week break away with them and 50 others to share in their big day. As someone who thought Ibiza was the clubbing capital Ayia Napa never really appealed to me, my two weeks there changed my mind completely. Hotel We actually stayed outside Ayia Napa in Nissi Bay, at an apartment complex called ?Stavrolia? (Nissi Bay is about a three minute taxi ride or twenty minute stroll from Ayia Napa) the apartments were very clean and spacious and the cleaners were regular and through in their duties, there were balconies in every apartment (two in mine). The resort is run by a friendly man called Christophe who is aided my various family members and an old family friend called Lucy who does most...

Romey 10.04.2004 · Read review
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say Aye to Ayia Napa

Advantages: Hot with loads to do and see
Disadvantages: Fairly Expensive

...Ayia Napa really does have something for everyone. And contrary to popular belief It certainly isn’t just a clubbers paradise. BEACHES AT AYIA NAPA There are several good beaches in Ayia Napa but we only managed to visit 2 of these. Nissi beach has lovely blue/green sea, and you can walk out quite far without ever being more than 5 feet deep in the water. The amenities at the beach too are also very good. Good Sunbeds, good selection of water sports, and food and drink is also available. The beach is about a quarter of a mile long and in one part of it there is even music with a dj. This is actually quite nice. Its not a constant boom boom boom, but more of a relaxing loud but not too loud soothing sort of music. This beach is always busy and densely populated so some people may prefer to try a quieter less busy beach...

INSURANCEADVISOR 26.10.2002 · Read review
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Stunning apartment, Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa

Advantages: New, spacious, excellent location, ground floor for wheelchair access/limited mobility.
Disadvantages: none

...AYIA NAPA, THE PLACE FOR PEOPLE AGED 2 - 82!! Most people's assumption is that Ayia Napa is full of clubs and that all you will hear is party noise - WRONG! Cyprus as a whole is very family oriented and is very welcoming to tourists, particularly the English. the English tourist can be very lazy here as English is generally spoken very well by the majority of Cypriots and in particular those in the hospitality trades. The waters are crystal clear, many hotels offer introductory SCUBA diving courses and full PADI courses are readily available. Majority of Ayia Napa\'s beaches are of Blue Flag standard, and there are still a few coves known only to a handful of people to offer privacy peace and seclusion. In Ayia Napa itself, a car is not necessary, but you could make use of one, and if you were staying for two weeks you could...

fatcatz123 23.11.2007 · Read review
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Adams Beach - Ayia Napa

Advantages: Clean and well equipped.
Disadvantages: Not the cheapest.

...After having just spent a two week honeymoon at this four star hotel I have plenty to say about it. The hotel is situated on the edge of the up and coming resort of Ayia (Agia) Napa on the south east coast of Cyprus. It is about two miles from the centre, making it quiet if you want quiet, but with the hustle and bustle of "the Square" about half an hours walk away. It is very hot in Cyprus so walking may not be the best option, the taxi fare of only around C£4 is well worth it. There are also buses which run every 30 minutes or so for 50 cents. The first thing which stood out about this hotel is the friendly staff. After checking in very efficiently, which took less than 10 minutes we were congratulated on our marriage and we discovered a bottle of Champagne in our room, very nice! We also found we had been upgraded to...

DavidJWest 21.08.2001 · Read review
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Ayia Napa - Hmmmm

Advantages: Wonderful beaches. If you are into it - clubbing, raving, bars etc.
Disadvantages: Very popular with the young - or if you are into clubbing/raving - None!

...in October time, visit Ayia Napa then purely for the beach - the sea is fabulous and it is worth visiting - just to see what it's like!...

Angelama 26.07.2000 · Read review
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AYIA NAPA Good or Bad

Advantages: Great Atmosphere, Great for all people
Disadvantages: Lots of Young People

...I went to Ayia Napa this summer. It was the best holiday of my life. Recently there has been a lot of bad press about the clubber's island of paradise and the question I put to you is whether it is worth going? Ayia Napa began as a small fishing port but has now become about as big as IBIZA attracting several thousands of UK tourists every month. However from being there this summer I do not believe it to only be a place for clubbers. Yes you can party all night in Ayia Napa, yes there are several drunk people but there is also another side to the place which could attract families. There is the beaches. Nissi Beach is one of the nicest beaches on the island with golden sands and shallow, clear water. There are also great hotels which you can go to designed for families which are away from the centre of the city. The other side...

scott_whaley 08.09.2001 · Read review
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Napa

Advantages: There's so much to do
Disadvantages: Someone is always trying to sell you something

...Ayia napa is a great place to visit there is loads to and its not just night life. I'll start with the bars there are so many bars that i'll just pick out some of the best ones and worst ones. bars to visit: Bed rocks, Sky bar, Linacas, Monkey bar, sinyour fogs and the swedish bar. The bars are great fun and all of them have entertainment and offer free drinks though out the night. Bedrock and linacas offer beach partys which are a must. I would say not to hit the square to early as it does't get busy until later on but the bar on the outside all do cocktails for about a £1 so worth going in to one or two of them before hand. All the best clubs are also in the square which is the heart of napa some to visit are club ice and car wash. worst ones: Black and whites and the sports bar I think both are over priced and the door staff...

johno_mech 26.12.2006 (27.12.2006) · Read review
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Well worth a visit

Advantages: great beaches, nice scenery, very brit-friendly
Disadvantages: Troodos mountains - give them a miss

...I'd never been to Cyprus before I went there last year, 1999. People had said how beautiful the island was and how fiendly the people are - and they are spot on. We stayed in the resort of Protaras over on the East of the island. Fig Tree Bay is an area on the edge of the resort blessed with beautiful stetches of white sand, but also having a tree lined hinterland and plenty of areas to walk through and discover. The resort itself, though not the biggest on the island, has plenty going for it. A variety of styles of food to choose from - Traditional British fare, Fish & Chips, Pizza, Burgers etc, but better quality in Restaurants catering for french cuisine, Chinese, Mexican, Thai and Indian. Plus the odd Greek style Taverna or ten! Nearby - about 10 km away is the 'happening' resort of Ayia Napa. Full of tourists looking...

flashpointz 12.07.2000 (22.03.2001) · Read review
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