About Ayia Thekla
Ayia Thekla is a newly developed area on the western edge of Ayia Napa. Building here began in the late 1990's and today it is a modern collection of villa estates strung along the coast for several miles. Just east of the beach is Ayia Thekla church and a collection of ancient tombs in the rocks. Just west of the beach is a beach bar where the weekly market is held year round every Wednesday.
Just eat of Ayia Thekla is the new Ayia Napa Marina which will have it's own beach, shops, restaurants and entertainments.
The main beach is a small horseshoe of soft sand with several rocky islands just a short way out. For several miles west towards Potamos Liopetri, the rocky shore line is interspersed with small private patches of golden sand, ideal for those looking for a quiet sunbathing spot.
Kite surfers and paragliders also use Ayia Thekla beach for practice and it is a popular spot for jogging and walking along the coastal pathway. In Spring the area is a riot of wildflowers and the sea shore is very pretty.
The beach bar at Ayia Thekla ia also the home of a weekly market which is on all year round on Wednesday mornings. There are few other amenities in the Ayia Thekla area, besides a small mini-market and a fast food stand. A lot of the villas in the area are holiday rentals although there is a small resident population as well.
Car hire is highly recommended for those staying in Ayia Thekla due to the few amenities within walking distance. The area is served by the hourly bus from Potamos Liopetriou (service 509) which runs through the centre of Ayia Napa before heading on to Paralimni village. A more regular bus service (service 101/102) is available more frequently from the waterpark at the eastern edge of Ayia Thekla.
Just eat of Ayia Thekla is the new Ayia Napa Marina which will have it's own beach, shops, restaurants and entertainments.
The main beach is a small horseshoe of soft sand with several rocky islands just a short way out. For several miles west towards Potamos Liopetri, the rocky shore line is interspersed with small private patches of golden sand, ideal for those looking for a quiet sunbathing spot.
Kite surfers and paragliders also use Ayia Thekla beach for practice and it is a popular spot for jogging and walking along the coastal pathway. In Spring the area is a riot of wildflowers and the sea shore is very pretty.
The beach bar at Ayia Thekla ia also the home of a weekly market which is on all year round on Wednesday mornings. There are few other amenities in the Ayia Thekla area, besides a small mini-market and a fast food stand. A lot of the villas in the area are holiday rentals although there is a small resident population as well.
Car hire is highly recommended for those staying in Ayia Thekla due to the few amenities within walking distance. The area is served by the hourly bus from Potamos Liopetriou (service 509) which runs through the centre of Ayia Napa before heading on to Paralimni village. A more regular bus service (service 101/102) is available more frequently from the waterpark at the eastern edge of Ayia Thekla.
