The Ultimate
7-Day Ayia Napa Itinerary

Keep it simple. You've just arrived — don't try to cram everything in.

• Arrive Larnaca Airport → taxi to Ayia Napa (45–60 mins, ~€50). Check in, freshen up.
• Afternoon: Walk to Nissi Beach — hire a sun lounger, first swim, get your bearings.
• Evening: Stroll the main strip, pick a taverna for meze. Easy night.

Do the boat trip early — it's one of the best experiences here and gives you a different perspective of the coastline.

• 10am: Depart Ayia Napa Harbour. Best options: Black Pearl (families/groups, lunch inc.), Blue Lagoon Cruise (best scenery), Fantasy Boat Party (open bar, groups).
• On board: Swim stops at Blue Lagoon and Konnos Bay, sea caves views, Cypriot lunch.
• Back by 3pm. Rest, shower.
• Evening: Monastery square area — great local restaurants away from the tourist strip.

Rent a buggy and explore. Total freedom, incredible scenery, and places no bus will take you.

• Morning: Pick up buggy → straight to Cape Greco National Park. Walk the sea cave trail — the views are extraordinary and it's completely free.
• Late morning: Drive to Konnos Bay — sheltered, turquoise, brilliant for snorkelling.
• Afternoon: Continue to Protaras — lunch at Fig Tree Bay, couple of hours on the beach.
• Evening: Drive back through the inland villages — beautiful landscape, zero tourists.

Dedicate a full day to Europe's largest themed waterpark. You need at least 6 hours to do it justice.

• Arrive at 10am — hit the intense rides first before queues build (Abyss, speed slides).
• Midday: Wave pool and lazy river. Grab food from the park restaurants.
• Afternoon: Work through the rest. Kids love Aphrodite's Bath area.
• Before leaving: Visit Customer Service for your 2nd day voucher — free return in Apr/May/Sep/Oct, 50% off in summer.

A relaxed day in Protaras — only 15 minutes away but a completely different atmosphere. This is the day to book the Shirley Valentine boat trip — private family boat with Captain Doros, departs from Pernera Harbour, Blue Lagoon and turtle spotting included. 4.9 stars, 192 reviews. €400 for the whole boat — split it with your group.

• Morning: Taxi to Fig Tree Bay. Arrive early — the water is stunning before the crowds. Swim, snorkel, relax.
• Lunch: Seafront restaurant near Fig Tree Bay. Fresh fish is excellent here.
• Afternoon: Walk up to Profitis Elias chapel — hilltop views of the coast, 10-minute walk, completely free.
• Evening: Sunset from the cape, then taxi back to Ayia Napa for dinner.
• Night: First big night out on the Ayia Napa strip if you haven't already.

If you haven't gone all-in on the nightlife yet, tonight's the night.

• Morning: Lazy beach day at Makronissos Beach — quieter than Nissi, excellent snorkelling.
• Afternoon: Pre-drinks at the hotel, get ready slowly. Dinner around 8pm — eat well first.
• From midnight: Bars on the main strip from 9pm, clubs fill from midnight. Castle Club is the biggest; also rooftop bars and beach clubs worth exploring.

Last day — discover at least one thing most tourists never see before you go.

• Morning: Sea Caves of Cape Greco on foot — natural arch and cave formations on the eastern tip. Incredible for photos, completely free, most tourists miss it entirely.
• Mid-morning: Ayia Napa Monastery — 16th century Venetian monastery in the town centre. Free entry, strangely peaceful given what surrounds it.
• Lunch: Last Cypriot meal — halloumi, souvlaki, cold Keo beer. Perfect send-off.
• Afternoon: Airport transfer. Allow 60–75 minutes in peak season.