Beach · Ayia Napa

Nissi Beach

White sand, shallow turquoise water and a small island you can wade to.

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Guide

Nissi means island, and the beach is named after the rocky islet just offshore. A sandbar links it to the beach, so you can usually wade across in knee-deep water.

The bay is sheltered, the sand is pale and fine, and the water stays shallow a long way out, which makes it easy for children. This is the most famous beach in Ayia Napa.

The catch. In high summer it is packed, with loud music from the beach bars from late morning. Sunbeds fill early.

Local tip. Come before 9:00 or in May, June, September or October. For a quieter swim, walk west along the coast path.

Tickets and opening hours

Entry

free

The beach is free. Sunbeds and umbrellas are rented on the sand.

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