Cyprus Beaches
THE BEST BEACH IN CYPRUS.
Polis and Latchi beach
Cyprus is renowned for its fine beaches. They are the #1 reason
why tourists visit the island, and so are vital to the tourist
economy of Cyprus. As of 2005, forty-eight (48) beaches on the
island fly the EU Blue Flag - a demonstration of just how special
the beaches on Cyprus really are.
Paphos District
There are 11 blue flag beaches in the district of Paphos. These
are Alykes, Polis Camping Site, Coral Bay, Faros, Geroskipou,
Laourou, Municipal Baths, Municipal Beach, Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A
and Vrysoudia B. All beaches offer clean and beautiful sands on
which to play and sunbathe. Coral Bay in the Peyia municipality is
a great beach for kids as the sands slope into the sea at a very
shallow angle.
Limassol District
The Limassol district to the east of Paphos also has 11 blue flag
beaches. These are Akti Olympion, Aoratoi, Aphrodite, Armonia,
Castella, Kalymnos, Loures, Onisilos, Pissouri, Santa Barbara and
Vouppa. The beaches of Santa Barbara and Loures are the most
popular of the 11 beaches. Aphrodite beach is well worth a visit
too, if only to view Aphrodite's Rock - a place from where legend
tells that the Goddess of Love herself rose out of the sea.
Larnaca District
Larnaca district has only 4 blue flag beaches. These are Castella,
McKenzie, Phinikoudes and Yanathes. Phinikoudes beach is the main
beach that fronts the promenade. It is a long beach and is often
quite busy being so close to the town. McKenzie beach on the
outskirts of Larnaca town is a much quieter beach and can be
reached by public transport or hire car.
Agia Napa District
The district of Agia Napa contains the remaining blue flag
beaches. These are Ammos tou kampouri, Agia Thekla, Gliki Nero,
Katsarga, Kermia, Konnos Bay, Landa, Louko tou Mandi, Louma,
Macronissos, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Nissia Loumbardi, Pantahou, Pernera
P, Pernera A, Potami, Protaras, Vathia Gonia, Vrisi A, Vrisi B and
Vrisi C. Nissi Beach and Macronissos Beach are both popular with
the partying crowds of Agia Napa. At the opposite end of the
spectrum Konnos Bay offers peace and tranquillity in abundance