About Cyprus

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Cyprus does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

General information

The beaches of Cyprus are mostly small and located in cozy bays. Some places have hard-to-reach bays of a bizarre shape, provoking active travelers to explore them. An important clarification - most beaches do not have natural shade, as the vegetation is either too small or completely absent, so do not forget your sun umbrella and protective products.

Most beaches of Cyprus are located within the boundaries of settlements, so natural landscapes are not so frequent here. Lovers of beauty are better off focusing on studying the local traditional architecture and interesting features of life. But wherever you are, if you can get up early and see the morning sea, then a portion of beauty is always guaranteed to you.

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Cyprus

110 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach

Northern Cyprus

51 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing

Ormideia

6 beaches
Good for Sup surfing • Kids friendly • Senior friendly
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Cyprus Best beaches

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Senior friendly

Sunrise Beach / Vrissiana Beach

Protaras 0.3 km

9.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Fig Tree Bay

Protaras 0.6 km

8.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Blue Lagoon beach

Neo Chorio 8.3 km

8.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
2.1 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Makronissos beach

Ayia Thekla 2.6 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
7.8 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Glyki Nero beach

Ayia Napa 1.6 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index

Fireman beach

Kapparis 0.6 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index

Popular types of Cyprus beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 162 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cyprus.

The beaches of Cyprus can be a good choice for senior travelers, as there are 78 beaches equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for this group of travelers.

In most cases, older travelers are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday and have high demands on infrastructure. This type of beach is the opposite of the party ones preferred by the younger generation.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cyprus, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 100.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Cyprus is less than 500 meters. 161 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Cyprus beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in Cyprus attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all sup boarders, kite surfers, kayakers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Cyprus is the perfect place for you. More than 21 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
  • Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Cyprus may be the right choice for you, as there are over 17 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 15 beaches in Cyprus can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Blue Lagoon beach, Pissouri beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Cyprus you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this country does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of World, it may well compete for this title because there are about 13 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the country. There are such places near the 7 beaches of Cyprus. 3 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 4 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 80 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cyprus? In total there are 162 beaches and the most popular is Sunrise Beach / Vrissiana Beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Cyprus?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Cyprus, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 162 beaches in total, of which about 34 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Cyprus:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Cyprus?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Cyprus, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Cyprus and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Cyprus?

Most of the beaches located in Cyprus are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Cyprus by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Cyprus:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Cyprus?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Cyprus?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Cyprus by occupancy.

Popular categories:

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Cyprus are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Cyprus?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Cyprus?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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