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How covid-19 has affected ayia napa

The coronavirus has had a big effect on Ayia Napa. In 2020 nightclubs were not allowed to open and events were not permitted. Bars and restaurants did open, although they were restricted to table service only, no dancing and with an earlier closing time. As numbers of people allowed inside bars was limited, this meant that people were most likely to go to one bar and stay there rather than walking from bar to bar. Also booking was often required for tables or a queue system would be in place at weekends when it was busiest. It was very different from the usual spilling out into the street and wild atmosphere that you would usually see in Ayia Napa at peak season.

Beaches were operating as normal and many other tourist amenities were still in demand, such as watersports and boat trips, although these were running with less passengers on board and a reduced schedule. Coach tours did not run and tours to Northern Cyprus were also cancelled as the border has remained closed. Small group tours and private tours, such as jeep safari, Quad biking, diving, walking tours and food and wine tours all were still running as normal with sanitisation procedures in place. 

Ayia Napa in 2021

As yet we do not know what summer 2021 in Ayia Napa will look like. Already some companies are recruiting staff and planning events in the hope that people will be allowed to travel freely again and that in-resort restrictions will not be in place. On the flip side, some businesses in Ayia Napa will close permanently as owners face the financial pressure caused by such low tourist numbers in 2020. We can only hope that with the coming of the vaccine and increased data regarding the Covid-19 virus that such tough restrictions will not be needed for summer 2021 and we can return to some kind of normality.  

It is important to remember that regardless of the "party" side of Ayia Napa being severely restricted in 2020, Cyprus still has amazing weather with around 320 days of sunshine a year. We have an absolutely gorgeous coastline around Ayia Napa and Protaras with sandy beaches and crystal clear seas. There are so many interesting and beautiful places on the island to visit and a huge number of cultural and historical sites. Before the big name DJ's and party events events arrived, Ayia Napa was a charming village with lovely restaurants and a laid back and chilled out atmosphere at night. Covid may have put a dent in the youth market but it will not take away the true appeal of Ayia Napa that makes people return year after year. 

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Things to do in Ayia Napa Winter 2020/2021

Sea Caves and Cape Greco Jeep Tour

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Wine Tasting from Ayia Napa

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Beyond the Grape Winery Tour

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Omodos Odyssey Food and Wine Tour

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Winter Paradise Jeep Safari

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Cape Greco Walking Tour

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Village Venture Rural Food Tour

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Vino Venture Mountain Wineries tour

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Halloumi Heaven Villages Tour

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Troodos Mountains Walking Tour

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The Honey Hunt Food Experiences Tour

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Traditional Cyprus Cooking Class

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Nicosia Food Tour plus Segway

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Lefkara, Choirokoitia and Nicosia Walking Tour

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Kakopetria and UNESCO Church Walking Tour

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Oil Lace and Donkeys Jeep Safari

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Quad Bike Safari Adventure

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Airport Transfers Roundtrip

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Villa Dining Package

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Party Food Buffet Service

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With Over 80 bars, 10 clubs, more than 150 places to eat, plus a waterpark, a funfair and 14 Blue Flag Beaches,
​Ayia Napa is the hottest resort in the Med!

Excursions, Trips and Tours from Ayia Napa for Summer 2021

We are now taking bookings for boat trips, jeep safari, quad bike safari, food and wine tours, sightseeing excursions, walking tours, diving and other activities in Ayia Napa for this summer. See our full programme here.  

​Social distancing and other health protection measures will be in place in all public areas in Cyprus which will have an effect on some of our holiday experiences, with reduced capacity and a limited schedule compared with previous years. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. ​

COVID 19 UPDATE

The Cyprus government has updated restrictions on visitors allowed to enter Cyprus this summer. These are split into 3 categories. Visitors from Category A countries are allowed to travel with no restrictions. Category B countries are permitted to enter only with a negative test result. This must be carried out in their home country within 72 hours of departure. Category C countries are currently not permitted to enter, with the exception of Cypriot citizens and permanent residents returning home. The countries in each category are constantly changing as public health figures are analysed. Up to date country categories are available here. All visitors must complete a CyprusFlightPass before travel to ensure they can travel to Cyprus efficiently and safely. There is a €300 fine if this is not completed before arrival. 

About Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa is a big resort with loads going on day and night throughout the summer. It is world renowned for it's party style nightlife but it's the long golden beaches, the crystal clear seas and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere that draws visitors from all over the world who come back to Ayia Napa for holidays again and again. 
​On this website you will find information and tickets for Ayia Napa's biggest and best events. You can book boat trips, sightseeing tours and activities and discover what's on in Ayia Napa. Plan your holiday excursions, parties and things to do in Ayia Napa with all the information you need before you go. 

As well as the amazing beaches and lively nightlife, there are plenty of shops in Ayia Napa selling everything from souvenirs and beach wear to jewellery and designer label fashion. ​You can bungee jump, ride the slingshot, ride a quad bike or scuba dive. You can go to a rooftop sunset party, a pool party, a foam party, on a boat trip or take a bar crawl around Ayia Napa. There are hairdressers, tattooists’, beauticians and gyms, as well as dance classes and fitness instructors. 

Ayia Napa  has a 14th century monastery, a museum and several churches. There are sea caves, a national forest park area and bicycle paths. Experience the outdoor Sculpture park, seafront walkway and numerous pieces of street art. Regular festivals and events showcasing traditional music and dances are held throughout the year. There is a funfair, a waterpark and work  is well underway on a new state of the art marina development. 

Ayia Napa has a police station, a radio station and a primary school. As with any town you will also find florists, mechanics, bakeries, computer shops, camera shops, dentists, doctors, betting shops, estate agents, travel agents, insurance companies and many other businesses useful for both tourists and residents.​ You can't help but fall in love with the modern, cosmopolitan town of Ayia Napa but you will still find glimpses of the traditional fishing village that once was. ​

Ayia Napa is much bigger than many other holiday resorts and is quite spread out. Starting from the west as you approach Ayia Napa you first come to Ayia Thekla which is a huge development of villas, a mix of residential and holiday lettings. Ayia Thekla has its own beach as well as lots of smaller secluded spots of sand along the seafront. Next is Makronissos which is where you'll find Waterworld Waterpark and several good standard hotels and apartments. This sleepy area is becoming more developed and the new Ayia Napa marina wis located here. Makronissos has 3 gorgeous beaches and just next door is equally lovely Landa Beach.​

​Nissi Beach with its twin bays is the most popular beach in the town and is where most people head to during the day. It is mainly higher standard hotels in this area and it is also a top destination for couples getting married abroad. As we head long Nissi Avenue we next come to Sandy Bay which is a lovely sheltered cove. The whole area from Makronissos to Sandy Bay is often now called Nissi Bay and is almost a mini resort in itself with a selection of family friendly bars and restaurants away from the bustle of the town so families often choose this area for holidays

A couple of kilometres east along Nissi Avenue, past many shops and restaurants, we come to the town centre. This is where the majority of the bars and all the clubs are located. It's also where you'll find plenty of shops, the harbour and lots of things to do. 

​​​​Heading from the harbour eastwards but still within walking distance of the town centre is Pantachou Beach, a long sweep of sand with several high standard hotels, a selection of restaurants and a more upmarket feel to it. 

 As we head out of town to the east we reach the stunning sea caves, popular for cliff diving and then on to Cape Greco, which is a national forest park. Here you will also find the gorgeous pine fringed beach of Konnos Bay. Cape Greco is popular with hikers, walkers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts.
​It's also a popular spot for diving and fishing and is the best place to watch the sunrise. A few miles further on you reach the neighbouring holiday resort of Protaras.

The Summer in Ayia Napa

Ayia Napa has a different personality for each month of the year. In January most tourist venues are closed, it's often a little cloudy and pretty quiet. February you see business owners bustling to make preparations for the summer season and in March a few places start to open up and it also starts to warm up.

April is the start of the tourist season and also when the first of the workers usually arrive and this carries on through into May with lots of opening parties. From January to May, nationalities and age groups are very mixed, people from all over Europe, Russia, and the middle east and everyone from families to the very elderly all have a good time together. ​

​​Through June and July the average age drops dramatically and this is a very popular time for British visitors and hardcore clubbers. Big events and celebrity appearances happen a lot during these months. August is still very busy but more families arrive and a wider range of nationalities come to Ayia Napa in this month. It is also when most Cypriots have their holidays and head to the coastal resorts. 

​In September, the pace slows a little and it's a lovely chilled out month. The heat loses it's ferocity a little as temperatures drop back to around 30 degrees. The age groups start to creep up a little again as Ayia Napa gets a little calmer and heading into late September and October some bars and clubs will close for the season. 

By late October virtually all of Ayia Napa is closed with just a few venues entertaining the small amount of tourists who arrive at this time of year. From November onwards older people from northern Europe start to arrive for their long winter holidays and enjoy the mild winter weather. A handful of bars stay open mostly at weekends during the winter months with several clubs opening just for the Christmas season. ​

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