Far from being just a family holiday destination, it has become a 'party capital' similar to Ibiza attracting the youngsters for its lively night life as well as the beautiful scenery and endless beaches. Transfer:
While at Agia Napa you will be amazed by the excellent bus service which connects all the towns and villages with very sensible prices. More than seven buses a day run between
Agia Napa and Larnaca from 7:15 to 16:30 and Larnaca to Ayia Napa from 9:30 to 18:00 making all your transports very easy and saving you both time and money . Efficient taxi services operate in Ayia Napa and Paralimni and it should be remembered that it is possible to book a seat on a shuttle service taxi to and from all towns making your holidays carefree and as comfortable as they can possibly be. Food and drink:
An exciting experience is waiting for you while at Agia Napa, where the food has strong colours and fresh ingredients as well as an unforgettable taste . The food has a lot in common with the Greek kitchen but is also inspired from the Turkish kitchen which makes the Cypriot kitchen an amazing mix of the most popular cuisines around the globe. Don’t hesitate to try the Cypriot Meze that can be either fish, meat or a mixed Meze, depending on the type of restaurant and taking into consideration all your personal preferences. Don’t hesitate to try the most delicious Cupriot food including feta cheese that is Goat or Cheep’s Cheese,Afelia is Pork cooked in wine providing you with a fantastic mix of unforgettable taste ,the most popular :Rice soup with egg and Lemon Cypriot Speciality that will make you love Cypriot food once and for all made from Goat's Milk .Also try Houmus which is a dip sauce with Chickpeas and Garlic, as well as Melintzanosalata a dip sauce with Aubergin and Garlic offered mostly as starters , but also keftedes which are Greek Meatballs with Oregan. Also try Tachini a Dip sauce of Sesame seeds and kleftiko which is lamb meat cooked in owen, Tsatsiki Souvlaki:Barbequed Pork meat. Yogurt dip with Garlic, Moussaka which is Meat gratain with Aubergine, Potatoes, Bechamel and Cheese. Language:
The majority of Cypriots speak Greek, and a small percentage speaks Turkish. The Greek Cypriot dialect differs from mainland Greece. English, German and French are spoken in tourist areas so you won’t have any difficulties communicating . Newspaper and magazine
Agia Napa has a very reliable system and you will be able to find English newspapers on sale usually one day after issue. Therefore there is one weekly newspaper published locally in English for travellers. Many other European papers are also available at your disposal providing you with the chance to keep track of the latest news . Car hire service
While driving in Cuprus bear in mind that traffic moves on the left hand side of the road and that International road traffic signs are in use and are placed along the roads and highways on the left-hand side. Especially while on Ayia Napa bear in mind that according to law the use of seat-belts for front seat passengers is compulsory . Also you must be aware that children under the age of 5 must not sit in the front passenger seat. For your own benefit you are advised to keep away from the centres of towns during rush hours ie between 7:30-8:00, 13:00-13:30 and 17:00-18:00 (in winter), 18:00-19:00 (in Summer). International driving licenses are valid and visitors may also use their national driving license from the class of vihicle they wish to drive. Mo-peds and bicicles are also available for hire. Nature:
In the Cape Greco area in Ayia Napa, as in most areas around Cyprus, a strong thermocline is formed in the summer at a depth of 20-30 meters. The temperature just below the thermo cline is about 18C°. The presence of this thermocline has significant effects on the vertical distribution of marine life. The richest areas in terms of quality and variety of life are below the depth of the thermocline during the summer. An undersea paradise is offered to the underwater visitor as the bottom fauna in the shallow waters of Cape Greco may initially seem somewhat disappointing but one quickly discovers the many hidden sea creatures which are indigenous to the area. Without a doubt the most interesting terrain is that of the deep water outcrops starting at Cape Pyla and ending north of Cape Greco. The delicate lilac incrustations of Lithothamnia contrast sharply with huge dark sponges. Everywhere you look you will find bright sponges , Axinellas (finger sponges) in all shapes and sizes defy gravity that will capture your sight. Equally interesting are the natural surroundings of the Ayia Napa area and especially its flora. The flora of this area is of great interest not only for the amateur obsever but for the scientist as well. Ayia Napa landscape is the area where you will find a variety of the botanical elements of the neighbouring, Asian, European and African continents that will take your breath away!. Visa and passport:
No visa requirements are compulsory when entering the country although the existence of your passport is necessary in order to travel to Cuprus. Currency:
The majority of the most popular banks worldwide are represented in Agia Napa. Banking hours from 8:30 to 12:00am with special afternoon facilities for tourists from 15:30 to 17:30 will make your transactions even easier and will eventually not give you a headache!
