Loukkos tou Mandi Beach

A combination of sandy and rocky patches.

Located west of the picturesque harbour of Agia Napa, the 150-metre long beach of Loukos tou Mandi offers the opportunity to combine a leisurely day at the beach with a boat trip or a stroll around the harbour.

The small, rocky beach consists of a mixture of patches covered with pebbles, and patches covered with fine golden sand. The crystal-clear seawaters are relatively calm.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities, whilst there are accommodation facilities, restaurants and a convenience store nearby. There is also a  pedestrian path running along the beach that links the harbour to the beach of Vathia Gonia.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.982501 Lon: 33.998285

Konnos Bay – Blue Flag

A little piece of island paradise.

Situated 4 km east of the centre of the popular resort of Agia Napa – on the road between Cape Gkreko and Protaras – the 200-metre long beach of Konnos is one of the most picturesque on the island.

The last beach delineating the boundaries between Agia Napa and Paralimni, Konnos is small and idyllic, and covered in fine golden sand. Its calm and crystal clear seawaters are sheltered from heavy winds.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas, a beach bar with music, and water sports facilities. There is also a transit point for small boats as the adjacent beaches provide bays for anchoring boats and diving. There are high-end hotels overlooking the beach, and restaurants and convenience stores nearby.

The path towards the beach takes you through pine trees and greenery, whilst the view from the top is truly breathtaking. The beach offers access to all that the National Forest Park – which is on the Natura 2000 network of European protected sites – offers, including hiking and diving.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.98378 Lon: 34.06916

 

Limnara (Kermia) Beach – Blue Flag

Beach with access to the beautiful Cape Gkreko National Forest Park.

Located 2 km from the centre of the popular resort of Agia Napa, within the Cape Gkreko National Forest Park, the 350-metre long beach of Limnara (Kermia) is a beautiful coastal stretch that is mostly positioned in front of a hotel complex.

The beach has fine, golden sands and calm, crystal-clear seawaters, with rock pools at the edge of the bay.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities, whilst there are a variety of restaurants and accommodation in the area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Located near the stunning sea caves of Cape Gkreko, the beach offers access to all that the National Forest Park – which is on the Natura 2000 network of European protected sites – offers, including hiking and diving.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.97308 Lon: 34.04013

Katsarka Beach – Blue Flag

A rocky beach by the picturesque harbour.

Located 1 km west of the centre of the popular resort of Agia Napa, the 250-metre long beach of Katsarka is a rocky beach, covered in fine gravel with limited sandy parts and crystal-clear seawaters that are relatively calm.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities, whilst there is a variety of restaurants, kiosks and accommodation in the general area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

The beach is located just 500 metres from the picturesque Agia Napa fishing harbour, at which point a pedestrian path links the harbour to the beach of Vathia Gonia.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.98495 Lon: 33.98999

Glyki Nero Beach

Beach located by Agia Napa’s popular centre.

Located just 1 km east of the centre of the popular resort of Agia Napa, the 250-metre long beach of Glyki Nero is a beautiful coastal stretch that reaches to the impressive Agia Napa Sea Caves, and continues west to the picturesque harbour.

Its name means ‘sweet water’ in Greek, and it is a sandy, natural beach of fine, golden sands, and shallow and calm, crystal-clear seawaters.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities, whilst there are a variety of restaurants, kiosks and accommodation in the general area.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.98405 Lon: 34.0117

Vathia Gonia Beach – Blue Flag

Coast of calm seawaters with a lack of winds.

Located 2.2km west of the centre of the popular resort of Agia Napa, the 300-metre long beach of Vathia Gonia is a beautiful coastal stretch that is located 400 metres east of the more crowded Nissi Bay.

As a sandy beach with a natural rocky bay, it is covered in fine, golden sands, and its crystal-clear seawaters are relatively calm. There is a complete lack of headwinds at the beach.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities, whilst there is accommodation and a variety of restaurants located close by. An innovative system (Seatrac) that offers autonomous full access to the sea for the disabled, is installed on the beach.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

The coast is separated by a pedestrian path, which links the beach to Agia Napa’s picturesque harbour in one direction, and Makronisos beach in the other, where the Makronissos Tombs (archaeological site) can be found.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.98697 Lon: 33.97961

Ammos tou Kambouri Beach – Blue Flag

A beach located by stunning sea caves.

Located 2 km east of the centre of the popular resort of Agia Napa, the 100-metre long beach of Ammos tou Kampouri sits between the stunning Agia Napa Sea Caves and Limnara beach.

The small, quiet beach is mostly rocky with a sandy centre that is covered in fine, golden sands. Its crystal-clear seawaters are moderately calm.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities, whilst there is a convenience store located close by.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car parking facilities.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.978621 Lon: 34.023437

Agia Thekla Beach – Blue Flag

A beautiful natural beach.

Located 6,5 km west of the centre of the popular resort of Agia Napa, the 300-metre long beach of Agia Thekla is a beautiful coastal stretch that is located within the SPA (special protected area) of the Natura 2000 network.

As a sandy, natural beach, it has a rocky bottom covered in fine, golden sands, and its crystal-clear seawaters are relatively calm.

Facilities on the beach include toilets, changing rooms, sun beds, umbrellas and water sports facilities, whilst there is a convenience store located close by, and the general area has a variety of restaurants and kiosks.

Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October. The beach offers a special wheelchair at the lifeguard tower to help disabled persons enter the sea with assistance from the lifeguards.

The beach is named after the saint Agia Thekla, to whom the nearby carved temple and the new white church are dedicated. A pedestrian path takes you on a leisurely stroll from the beach either to the picturesque fishing harbour of Potamos tou Liopetriou in one direction, or the beach of Vathia Gonia in the other.

Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities.

GPS coordinates: Lat: 34.979 Lon: 33.93452

General Info Weddings Blessings Honeymoon

Weddings, Blessings and Honeymoons

Cyprus is one of Europe’s leading destinations for weddings, blessings and honeymoons, and is famed for its wonderful climate, beautiful scenery and myriad of options for venues, ceremonies and celebrations. From sundrenched vows and sacred ceremonies to newlywed adventures, Aphrodite’s island is love personified.

There are so many reasons why Cyprus wins the heart of couples wishing to marry abroad, including:

  • Short flying time from all European countries.
  • Significantly lower costs compared to marrying in other countries.
  • Simple marriage formalities with worldwide legality.
  • Wedding certificate given at the ceremony on the same day.
  • Ease of last minute arrangements.
  • English widely spoken.
  • Stunning variety of different wedding venues including beaches, yachts, castles, museums, wineries and traditional villages.
  • A range of bespoke, themed and packaged weddings all available on the island. Traditional Cypriot village weddings that follow the local customs available for something different and unique.
  • Beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters.
  • Fantastic climate with warm, sunny days throughout the year.
  • Location provides a combination of wedding, blessing and/or renewal of vows with holidays and honeymoon.
  • Highly experienced and professional municipal wedding officers available to help you plan your event to suit both your vision and your budget.
  • Highly experienced and professional wedding planners available, with a specialisation in beautiful bespoke weddings.
  • A wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets from 5-star resorts to self-catering apartments.
  • Family and friends can combine wedding with a holiday.
  • Delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
  • Warm and welcoming culture.
  • Cyprus widely recognized as the ‘Island of Love’ identifying brides with the Goddess of Love and Beauty, Aphrodite, who was born on the island.
  • Diverse activities including: water sports, golf, sailing, horse riding, walking, cycling and even skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Municipality and Religious Wedding Venues

All towns and cities in Cyprus have their own Municipal Offices where you can acquire your Marriage License and, if you are planning a civil ceremony, get married. If you prefer a religious ceremony, you must first apply for your Marriage License at the Municipal Offices, and then make arrangements for the ceremony to take place at the religious venue of your choice. Click on the links for a full list of  Municipal Offices and Religious venues.

Everything at Your Fingertips

You can find a complete range of the services you need for your wedding and/or honeymoon across the island, and there are teams of professionals in all sectors who are ready to help your wedding dream become a beautiful reality.

From start to finish, you will find everything to make your day complete, including:

  • Wedding Coordinators
  • Wedding certificates
  • Invitation design and printing
  • Florists (bouquets & arrangements)
  • Music (live, DJs, traditional, etc.)
  • Marquees
  • Wedding dress / bridesmaids’ dresses
  • Groom’s suit
  • Wedding rings
  • Bonboniere (guests gifts)
  • Wedding cake
  • Photography & video
  • Reception venues
  • Limousines / antique cars / carriages
  • Guest transportation / car hire / accommodation
  • Make-up and hair stylists
  • Fireworks, balloons and special effects
  • Stag & hen nights
  • Honeymoon arrangements
  • Catamaran trips / receptions / parties
  • Cruises

Wedding Exhibitions

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) participates in Wedding Exhibitions in various locations throughout the year, where you can find out more about marrying on the island and how your perfect wedding day can unfold under the sun.

For more detailed information and assistance with the wedding procedure, contact your Tour Operator, Travel Agent, Hotelier or Cyprus Wedding Planner.

Pafos (Paphos) City

Legends of love, magnificent mosaics, archaeological awes and captivating coasts make the small town of Pafos (Paphos) enlightening to explore, and beautiful to behold.

Pafos was originally the island’s capital some centuries ago, but can now instead call itself the capital of culture, thanks to its significant historical sites and monuments – many of which are linked to the Ancient Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty – Aphrodite. It is no wonder then that due to its sheer wealth of ancient remnants, Katos Pafos as a whole has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pafos is comprised of its old and new towns, with its harbour and Medieval Castle forming the focal point. The region also has quaint resorts further afield, including that of Polis Chrysochou and its fishing port of Latchi, and is home to areas of stunning natural splendour, including the Akamas Peninsula and its Avakas Gorge, Lara beach (where Green Turtles nest), and Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Rock/birthplace).

Although small in size, Pafos is big on the experiences it offers; a fascinating tapestry of modern tourist accommodation, shopping options and entertainment, woven with aspects that are immersed in antiquity and myth… which is why it was Aphrodite’s sanctuary then, and that of visitors the world over now.