Cyprus is a real kingdom of beaches, there are about 90 of them. In addition, there are wild beaches where you can relax well. Official resorts are municipally owned - this means that you can sunbathe and swim there completely free of charge.

We will tell you about the most popular sandy beaches of the island, look for places with white sand and look at the best hotels in Cyprus that own own plots on the coast. Towards the end - a review of beaches suitable for children's holidays.

Traveling along the sandy beaches of Cyprus

The variety of resorts in Cyprus is amazing. There are plenty of wild and municipal, rocky and pebble, urban and deserted beaches. There are shores completely covered with black sand. All that remains is to find out where exactly the resorts with sand spits are located in Cyprus and arrange a trip to these blessed places.

So, we have already decided that entry to Cypriot resorts is free. There is also the other side of the coin - you will have to pay for all the services provided there. The only exception is hotel beaches, but for this you need to be a guest.

Entrance to Cypriot resorts is free.

Let's take a look at the most popular resorts in Cyprus:

You will have to pay for all services provided on the beaches.

Looking for the best white sand beaches

There is plenty of black and yellow sand in Cyprus. We will begin to search for places where the best beaches of light sand are located - they are the ones that are valued most by travelers.

Top 5 best hotels with beaches

Prudent people choose a hotel based not only on room prices, level of service and entertainment infrastructure.

You should definitely check the place of your intended residence to see if it has its own equipped beach.

Here is a list of the best hotels in Cyprus with sandy beaches (the cost of living there will be about 100-450 euros/day):

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Three most popular beaches for families

Children in Cyprus feel comfortable - largely thanks to the abundance of well-maintained beaches, gentle slopes and bays protected by reef barriers. Here is a list of resorts that offer the best sandy beaches for families with children.

Without a story about best beaches articles about Cyprus do not have of great importance. Sights and antiquities, hiking trails and Cypriot food are of course wonderful, but most people go to the island of Aphrodite for more prosaic pleasures - beaches, bars and sun.

We are on Cyprus for the fourth time and of course we saw much more than best beaches in Cyprus, but today we will talk about them. Northern Cyprus I’m not touching on it yet - this is a separate topic and there will be a story about it.

On Cyprus There is five main tourist locations by the sea and not all beaches are suitable for swimming in my understanding, of course. Let's walk through them from southeast to northwest, in the order in which they are visible on the map of Cyprus. Protaras And Ayia Napu could have been combined, but there good beaches more than anything else Cyprus, and the beach philosophy of these areas is different, so let them live separately.

The best beaches in Protaras

It is believed that best beaches in Cyprus are in Protaras And Ayia Napa and here I won’t open America to you. Protaras- it's family beach holiday, many sandy beaches, a million hotels and a sufficient minimum of nightlife. Chip Protaras– a long walking path along the sea for several kilometers. Protaras is an ideal place for those who like to walk near the sea. Well maintained, two dozen or more small beaches, long Sunrise Beach aka Flamingo beach and a beautiful curve Fig Tree Beach.

The best beaches in Protaras– sandy with gray-golden sand and water color from light turquoise to deep emerald. Let's walk from Kalamies beach in the northeast of Protaras to Konnos Beach which is in Cape Greco Natural Park .

Kalamies beach– a small oval bay, the sand seems to be imported in bulk, the entrance to the water is quite flat, more suitable for adults than families with children. Near the beach beautiful Church of Agios Nikolaos and a local marina from which various excursions start.

Pernera Beach- similar to Kalamies shape, entrance to the water and color of sand and water, only smaller in size. Due to the semi-circular shape of the bay, there are unlikely to be large waves here; in March, for example, it was windy, but the beaches are almost completely calm, unlike open places near Ayia Napa. There is a very small one nearby Polyxenia Beach.

Sunrise Beach (Flamingo Beach)– a classic long beach for family holidays. Almost ideal for families with children - light golden sand, gentle entrance to the water, entertainment on the beach, good infrastructure and many hotels on the first and second line of various sizes. The photo was taken in April before the start of the season - there are no sunbeds or people yet.

Fig Tree Beach– fig tree beach, the most beautiful beach in Protaras. Regular semi-oval, fine light golden sand and incredibly emerald water. At the top you can sit in a “cafe with a view” and look at the sea for a long time.

Konnos Beach– is between Ayia Napoi And Protaras, on the outskirts Cape Greco Natural Park . This is ours for today favorite beach in Cyprus. Removed from the main crowd, it is located in a bay, which is surrounded on all sides by rocks, emerald water and white sand. Sand is brought every season, but in the case of this beach everything is very organic and does not matter fundamentally.

The best beaches of Ayia Napa

SandyBay (Vathia Gonia)– up to Nissi Beach he is far away, but overall good sandy beach of Ayia Napa, up to Nissi Beach You can walk along the path along the sea and admire the views.

Nissi Beach – Nissi Beach, the most beautiful beach in Cyprus, locals consider it almost the best in the world. White sand, a beautiful sand spit connecting the beach with a small peninsula, azure-turquoise-postcard color of the water. On Nissi The entrance to the water is gentle, but to get to a comfortable swimming depth you don’t need to walk 200 meters into the sea like in Larnaca, for example. Nissi– the most party beach, they start in the morning, in the evening the whole party moves to closed clubs, which are located at a considerable distance from Nissi Beach, in the depths Ayia Napa.

I won’t be afraid to recommend this beach to both young party-goers and mothers with children who feel young. After Full Moon Party beach Koh Phangan nothing critical Nissi Beach No. If you don't like fun and noise, just try to avoid the high season at the end of July-August.

AdamsBeach– cozy small beautiful sandy beach next to Nissi Beach, you can walk there in a few minutes. If you're tired of Nissy's party, this is the place for you.

IN Ayia Napa There are a few other good beaches, but not beautiful enough to be included in this list, and besides, there is construction going on near many of the beaches.

Accommodation and hotel options in Ayia Napa:

Beaches of Limassol

Limassol- the leader of my anti-rating of Cyprus beaches, even worse than Larnaca. Most likely in Limassol good life - comfortable modern houses, cool new marina, long embankment. But there is no rest. Limassol is a city by the sea and not a place for a beach holiday.

But in the surrounding area Limassol there are several interesting places. It’s interesting, I wouldn’t recommend spending a long time on them; rather, stop by for a short time, relax, take pictures, swim, see attractions of Limassol and move on.

Governor's Beach – Governor's Beach, unusual beach near Limassol. The beach consists of textured stones white, the stones contain ml or its components, which is why the water near the shore is slightly milky in color. There is a descent into the water - you can swim. Up on the rocky shore there is an expensive restaurant overlooking the sea.

Curium Beach– this beach is located in surroundings of Limassol, up on the rocks ruins of the Roman amphitheater Kourion, below is a long small pebble beach mixed with dark sand. I didn’t notice any special infrastructure there, it’s just a wild, but very beautiful place. It’s worth looking at it from above, and then going down to the beach.

Pissouri Beach– a beautiful small pebble beach near villages of Pissouri, many consider this place as an independent resort. But if you are mobile and in Cyprus for the first time, you should just stop by for a few hours to relax.

The best beaches in Paphos

Another well-known resort area that finds it difficult to decide on beaches. On one side there is a beautiful walking path along the sea several kilometers long, a cozy embankment and good hotels. On the other hand, there are practically no sandy and truly beautiful beaches here. There are several nice sandy beaches near the hotels to the left of the promenade Paphos if you stand facing the sea. I remember Alexander The Great Beach Hotel with frontal panoramic views of the sea 50 meters from the water and several hotels next to it.

We had an active program and rental car, so the location was unimportant - we chose apartments Panklitos Tourist Apartments in Paphos and were satisfied. An excellent budget option, run by a very nice Greek-Cypriot family, I recommend it.

Coral Bay Beach – Coral Bay beach, the best beach in Paphos - gray-golden sand, pleasant to the touch, smooth entry into the water, picturesque stones in places. Infrastructure - a cafe overlooking the sea, toilets, car parking by the sea and a place for walking, as well as sun loungers and umbrellas, which are everywhere in Cyprus.

HotelsnearCoral Bay Beach

Corallia beach- less crowded, located next to Coral Bay Beach. Near these beaches there is an interesting attraction – sea caves, which can be seen both from the sea and land. Another attraction nearby is a half-sunken ship, which is especially beautiful at sunset.

Hotels nearCorallia beach:

General rule for Cyprus beaches

All Cyprus beaches municipal and no matter what star hotel is located on them, access to them is free. Sun loungers and umbrellas are rented at a fixed price throughout Cyprus - 2.5 euros per unit. That is, a set of “lounger plus umbrella” will cost 5 euros. You will have to come to terms with this if you like beach holidays. If you have a car, I recommend buying an umbrella (20 euros) on the first day and carrying it with you in the trunk. The sun is on Cyprus active and insidious, it is better not to fall under a direct blow. Most beaches in Cyprus have a blue flag for cleanliness and excellent infrastructure.

Conclusions

The best beaches in Cyprus are in Protaras And Ayai Nape, and Protaras– more for a beach holiday with children, and Ayia Napa- a youth get-together, which, however, does not exclude recreation for married couples.

Pathos– an excellent place for a relaxing holiday for both retirees and families with children. IN Paphos It will appeal to those who love all sorts of activities such as jogging along the sea or cycling, and there are a couple of good beaches.

Larnaca– a place for a short stop to explore the city, surroundings of Larnaca suitable for a quiet family holiday with small children.

Limassol– there is nothing to do here if you are on vacation. This is a city by the sea for business and life. In the surrounding area Limassol a lot of interesting things, but this is the topic of a separate article.

Transfer in Cyprus

If you still decide not to use a rental car or are planning to relax by the sea without traveling far, transfer from/to the airport can be ordered online at. This is a service that will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. It is also possible to travel around the city by taxi. On the website you can select the city and place where you want to order a car, the driver will come and meet you with a sign with your name at the specified place, for example at the exit from the terminal.

How to find a budget and comfortable hotel in Cyprus

We don’t like to overpay and use the search through an international website HotelsCombined (Room Guru). In the search field, we enter the city or resort we need and select hotels. The site monitors the main booking systems, including Booking or Agoda, and offers the most profitable option. Try it, we really like it.

Find out about new promotions airlines and current sales can be found on the website mandria.ua Well, if you don’t want to relax on your own - choose ready-made tour to Cyprus .

We have been vacationing in Cyprus for two years in a row and using a broker Myrentacar.com, which brings together the best local rental companies in Cyprus. Strengths site - reliability, good choice cars and reasonable prices, support in Russian, 24-hour communication via Viber.

We bought from them both the budget Mazda 2 and the more expensive Audi A4.

I also advise you to read the material about How to rent a car in Cyprus - everything is quite simple and clear.

How to buy a cheap air ticket to Cyprus

I am using the service aviasales.ru.I find there cheapest tickets, I use the low price card, which helps me plan my vacation, because, in the end, it is convenient and reliable. To search for tickets, you can use the low price calendar - enter the departure/arrival point and click on the date with the appropriate price, everything is clear at the level of intuition.

Transfer from the airport in Cyprus

Cyprus- a top summer destination and taxi drivers at the airport often raise prices for their services. In addition, most of them do not have child car seats. It is not installed because it takes up the seat of an adult passenger. Because of this, tourists with children have to run around the airport looking for a free car with a child car seat.

Both problems can be solved very simply. Transfer, both individual and group, is possible. There you can also choose the option with a child seat. You won’t have to overpay taxi drivers and there will be no problems with the safety of children.

Everything happens very simply. After

Last modified Thursday, April 04, 2019

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Cyprus has an excellent climate for a beach holiday. That is why tourism is so developed in the country and tourists from all over the world fly here with pleasure. Many of them are going on holiday to Cyprus for the first time, and therefore they do not know where to stay and relax. See all the resorts in Cyprus with sandy beaches, look at photos of the resorts and get to know Cyprus better. Our authors have selected the best resorts that have a sandy beach and are suitable for families with children.

Ayia Napa – best sand along the entire coast.
If there was such a nomination as the best sand at resorts, then it would be the Ayia Napa resort that unconditionally won in this category. After all, there are truly golden sands here!

The resort always has a warm azure sea. The sun shines here every day, rain is very rare. Ayia Napa resort is a great place for families with children and for active recreation. Diving enthusiasts come here. After all, there is a calm and clean sea here. You can dive anywhere and the water will be crystal clear everywhere. This resort is also chosen by lovers of kayaks and other sports, again due to the lack of waves, it is easy to train here and just ride on the sea.
In the resort of Ayia Napa there is a folk museum where exhibits are collected by the inhabitants of the country. Here you can see exhibits that are more than three hundred years old! The resort also boasts a monastery, which was built in the 16th century. So besides the beach there is something to do here.

Larnaca is a world-famous resort.
Larnaca resort is the most famous of all the resorts in Cyprus. Around the 10th century BC, a city stood on the site of the modern resort. There are mentions of him in the Bible. Now Larnaca is the most famous resort in the country, and is one of the top five best resorts peace!

The resort has many beaches, and they are all sandy and white sand. The most famous beach is called Golden Bay. It was so called because it looks like a bay, and its white sand with a yellow tint resembles gold. Millions of tourists fly here every year. But due to such an abundance of tourists, it is not at all dirty here. The beaches are cleaned three times a day. And the tourists themselves behave politely and do not litter the places where they relax.
But Larnaca is famous not only for its beaches and sands. There are plenty of attractions here that are worth visiting. For example, Larnaca Fortress, the palm-lined Finikoudes promenade, the restored ancient quarter of Laiki Getonya, the churches of Panagia Angeloktistos and Agios Antonios, the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque, Salt Lake.
Larnaca is an ideal place for those who like to combine a beach holiday with an active holiday and get acquainted with the local culture.

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Protaras is a small and calm resort.
There is one small resort in Cyprus called Protaras. Tourists who have already vacationed at local resorts like to come here. Why? Yes, everything is perfect here! The resort itself is small, so there are few tourists here and it is always calm and no noise. The water in the sea is so clear that you can see everything at a depth of up to three meters! Completely sandy beaches, which are so popular with children and young parents. There is no garbage, no bottles or other things on the beaches. Children will not be able to get hurt and will play without interfering with your rest.

Fans of diving and underwater adventures also come here. Not far from the beaches there are underwater caves that scuba diving enthusiasts love to explore.
So at the resort there is a church that was built many centuries ago. It often hosts weddings according to the ancient Greek rite. You will be amazed by the beauty of the ceremony.
Protaras resort is a place where you want to live your whole life!

Much of the island’s coastline is covered with pebbles and gray sand of volcanic origin, but there are also real “pearls” - beaches with soft white sand, surrounded by a green landscape. Which ones are the most convenient and comfortable?

Let's take a short excursion and look at the best white sand beaches in Cyprus, ideal for relaxation.

Coral Bay

This island paradise, surrounded by rocks, is called Coral Bay Beach or simply Coral Bay. It is located near the city of Paphos and is famous for its clean water, which quickly warms up under the sun's rays.

The beach is excellently equipped with everything you need: sun loungers, large umbrellas, showers and toilets; nearby there are restaurants, fashion shops, cafes, taverns and souvenir shops. This is a quiet and peaceful place where you can retire.

Nissi Beach

When asked where there is white sand on the beach in Cyprus, many will immediately answer - Nissi! The spacious beach is located in Ayia Napa and is considered one of the best places to relax. There is always calm turquoise water, fine white sand and convenient access to the sea, which is important for families with children.

Infrastructure Nissi Beach at the highest level: changing areas, sun loungers with umbrellas, showers and toilets, music from morning to evening, a cafe, as well as many games and entertainment - sports, themed, music.

Fig Tree Bay

Another lovely white sand beach in Cyprus is located in Fig Bay, V . Its advantage is not only a smooth entry into the water, but also a very interesting entertainment. For example, here you can ride a scooter and water ski.

Bay Fig tree is located in a bay, sheltered from the winds, and the beach itself is equipped with everything you need for comfortable rest, from hammocks to shower stalls. There are bars and taverns nearby where you can enjoy a meal.

Paramali Beach

The list of the best white sand beaches in Cyprus rightfully includes Paramali beach – cozy place, located next to . This beach has its advantages: it is surrounded by citrus orchards, which makes this a truly secluded paradise.

Distinctive feature Paramali The fact is that there are no amenities typical of other beaches; it is intended for extreme sports lovers. Fans of windsurfing come here from all over the world, because there is always wind and excellent waves.

Macronissos Beach

Very attractive and calm white sand beach – Makronissos, located in the southeast of the island. It is located in a bay with the purest warm water, where wind is a fairly rare phenomenon. The sand here is so soft that you can lie on it comfortably even without a hammock and towel.

Thanks to the clear sea, there is a practice here that even children can do - it’s so safe here. This is an ideal quiet place for couples and families with children.

Finikoudes Beach

One of the most popular holiday destinations on the island is this beach. This is what will be recommended to a tourist who wants to know where the white sand on the beach is in Cyprus. Finikoudes– a place with clean water and soft sand.

For environmental safety, the beach has an honorary award - the Blue Flag, which is awarded to exclusively clean swimming places. There are hotels and restaurants nearby, and the coast meets all the requirements of developed infrastructure - it has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Kryo Nero

Not far from Ayia Napa there is a long sandy coast - a beach Crillo-Nero, surrounded by rocks. There are no waves or winds here, the sand is white, fine and soft, and the sea is very warm. The entrance to it is gentle, which is very convenient for children.

Palm trees grow along the coast, and excursions to underwater grottoes are offered. Infrastructure in Crillo-Nero on high level, here you can rent any equipment for fun on the water, as well as everything you need to have a great rest.