Finikoudes beach. Larnaca. Cyprus
(Phinikoudes Beach) is one of the city beaches of the city and it is located almost in the very center of the city, between two ports - the old port of Larnaca and the current port of Larnaca Marina. It can be easily reached by car (there are several ample parking areas near the beach), by regular city bus and bicycle, or you can simply walk to it. The beach is separated from the noise of the Ammokhostu road (Dekhelia Road) and city buildings by an embankment of date palms and flowering flower beds growing along the sides of the promenade.
Governor's Beach. Cyprus. Limassol
(Governor’s Beach) can perhaps be called one of the most unusual beaches in Cyprus. It is located 20 kilometers from Limassol and can be reached by driving along the A1 highway leading from Limassol to Larnaca. One name usually refers to a group of small beaches located in quiet coves and bays at the foot of the cliffs. The “Governor’s” beach owes its title to the British governor of the island of Cyprus, who loved this beach very much and, despite his high position, often came here to sunbathe and swim in the sea.
Beach Malindi Beach Bar Limassol Cyprus
(Malindi Beach) - the highest rating among the level of service. Visitors are provided with high-quality service and comfortable conditions for a relaxing holiday. A gourmet restaurant with excellent cuisine and service takes care of the beach and its guests.
Dasoudi Beach. Limassol. Cyprus
(Dasoudi Beach) is an almost flat coastline of the beach, approximately 1.5 kilometers long. Along almost everything there is a park of eucalyptus trees of the same name, and in some places the narrow shore of the beach is literally buried in the greenery of trees. For walking around the park there is a special walking path, Beach Pat. Fresh sea air and the smell of eucalyptus essential oils, richly saturating the air with its aroma, will provide not only a pleasant, relaxing walk in the park, but will also be very beneficial for the health of the respiratory system. A walk through the park will be especially pleasant on a hot day, when you can hide from the scorching rays of the Cypriot sun in the cool shade of the trees.
Ladies Miles Beach. Cyprus. Limassol
(Ladies Mile or Lady`s Mile) is the largest and one of the most beautiful beaches in Cyprus, the coast of which extends almost 5 kilometers in length. The name of the beach in English is a play on words and can sound either like Ladies Mile or Lady Smile - if you look at a satellite photograph of the beach, its slightly curved line can really resemble a light woman’s smile. The beach is located 15 minutes drive from. Almost the entire territory is a “wild” sandy, flat coast with sparse vegetation, along which you can walk for hours, enjoying the beauty of nature and solitude. The shore of the beach is covered with light, almost golden sand, more pleasant in color and soft to the touch than the sand in urban areas. In the area of the port, the coast is pebbly, and the sea steeply gains depth, but further on the coast becomes sandy, with rare rocky areas, and the seabed is flatter. The sea off the coast is surprisingly clean, and the color of the water varies from bluish to turquoise.
Kourion beach Cyprus. Limassol
It has a calm and measured atmosphere, it is well suited for a family holiday. But for young people looking for beach entertainment, Kourion beach will be a boring option - the entertainment sector is practically not represented here. It is about a kilometer long and has a mixed surface - there are sandy areas and small pebbles. On both sides the shore and the valley green with vegetation behind it are surrounded by high rocky cliffs. The seascape around is especially beautiful in the evening, when the sun sinks behind the rock ridge stretching towards the horizon. The sea near the beach is shallow, with a flat, gently sloping bottom, which begins to steeply gain depth thirty meters from the shore.
Aphrodite Beach or Petra tou Romiou.
Aphrodite Beach (also known as Petra Tou Romiou Beach) is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic natural attractions in all of Cyprus and has many legends and beliefs associated with it. The most famous legend says that it was on this beach in 1200 BC. The beautiful Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, love, fertility, eternal spring and life, emerged from the sea foam and acquired a human body.
Cyprus is one of the best islands in the Mediterranean for a holiday for both adults and children. But many tourists who are going with children to the resorts of the island ask tour operators to advise where there are good sandy beaches with white sand in Cyprus that will fully meet your requirements. Which budget sandy beaches are most suitable for people with average incomes.
The best beaches in Ayia Napa
- I would like to immediately note that the best white sand beaches of Cyprus are located in Ayia Napa and one of these is Nissi. During the day, adults and children swim and sunbathe here, and in the evening the beach turns into a dance floor and most tourists stay here all night. Along the entire embankment there are bars and restaurants where foam parties are held, various competitions are held, and some of them begin in the afternoon. On Nissi Beach you can meet people of all ages and everyone can find entertainment to suit their taste.
The conditions here are simply excellent for small children. Here convenient gentle descent into the sea, white clean sand and warm sea. Nearby there is a pier where there are motor boats with “bananas”, on which children can ride with their parents. By noon, the beach is completely filled with vacationers, so if you want to be alone, it is better to come here in the morning, when most tourists are still having breakfast. There are 3, 4 and 5 star hotels here.
But it must also be said that almost all areas of the beach are paid, so you will have to buy a ticket in order to use sun loungers and umbrellas.
- There is a beach next to the port Green Bay, which is perfect for families with children, since there is not as much entertainment here as on Nissi Beach. This is a large beach where you can comfortably sit under an umbrella, and in order to swim there is no need to walk for a long time in knee-deep water. Despite the proximity of the city, this beach has everything you need for a comfortable children's holiday. But young people will be bored here, since there are no noisy parties, foam parties and famous DJs.
- The beach is located on the shores of Cape Greco, and it is specially created for a quiet and relaxing holiday for both adults and children. It is not suitable for youth recreation, as there are no noisy bars and restaurants. Here you can go diving, windsurfing, water skiing, motor boats, and scooters.
The best beaches in Protaras
Beaches of Paphos
I would like to note that the beaches of Limassol are not as picturesque as those in other resorts, so they are not suitable for children's recreation.
Beaches of the northern region of Cyprus
The regions of northern Cyprus can offer vacationers private, public, equipped, hotel and wild beaches. Entrance to equipped beaches is about 3 euros. There are umbrellas, sun loungers, toilets and showers. But there are also free beaches and one of them is Alagadi, where turtles lay eggs in the summer and you can show them to your children, who will be very interested in looking at such exotic things. Most of the beaches are sandy, but sometimes the seabed turns into pebbles, so you need to be very careful, especially for kids. The most popular beaches in the north of Cyprus are Acapulco, Camelot Beach, Deniz Kizi, and Escape.
It’s quite difficult to make a choice: all the island’s beaches are municipal, many are awarded Blue Flags. But in general, the best sandy beaches on the island are located in the area of Ayia Napa and Protaras.
Nissi Beach
Nissi Beach- the most vaunted and popular sandy beach in Cyprus, marked with the Blue Flag, located in Ayia Napa. In all ratings of the best beaches on the island, this one is No. 1. That is why at the height of the season there is nowhere for an apple to fall. Best suited for: active water sports, ball games, DJ performances, and foam parties. Only soft sand, clear water and shallow depth are suitable for relaxing with a child. A little quieter on the eastern part of the beach.
- Do not miss:
Fig Tree Bay
Located in the popular family resort of Protaras. Accordingly, it is better to relax here with children. A smooth entry into the water, its azure color is conducive to this. Not far into the sea there is a small island that protects from the waves. The coastline is not much smaller than that of the leader in the rating, but it is calmer here. You can climb the wooden boardwalk with stunning views of the nature of Cyprus. Along the road to the Bay there are fig trees, living up to its name.
In recent years, this beach has regularly been nominated TOP 25 best beaches in the world according to Tripadvisor. 
Macronissos
The best white sand beach in Cyprus is located in Ayia Napa, some distance from the center. That is why it is perfect for. If you want to practice beach sculpture, then this is also here. The entry into the sea is smooth, but it doesn’t take long to reach the depths. On the shore there is a diving center, a volleyball field and the amenities of a comfortable stay: sun loungers, umbrellas, showers, toilets. Adjacent to the bathing area are excavations of ancient burials, accessible for visits.
Pernera Beach, Vrissiana Beach and Sunrise Beach
The main beaches of Protaras, and accordingly, the infrastructure here is better than on the rest of the resort. The beaches smoothly flow into one another. Many people compare these beaches to the Baltic coast of Jurmala, perhaps because of the golden color of the sand. The sea bottom is soft and flat, suitable for children. There is a pier from which excursion boats depart. Each craft has its own highlight: in one you can look through the transparent bottom at the inhabitants of the depths, the other, decorated in the style of a pirate ship, will allow you to feel like a brave corsair. 
Grecian Bay Beach (Pantachou Beach)
The central beach of Ayia Napa, and in fact a beautiful coastline that stretches from the harbor to the sea caves with the “Lover's Bridge”. The coastline is conventionally divided into several swimming areas, but Greek Bay Beach It is considered to be one territory that is marked with the Blue Flag. In the ranking of the best beaches in Cyprus, this one leads in the number of vacationers with children. Even locals bring their children here, to shallow waters with fine snow-white sand.
Mackenzie Beach
The most fashionable beach in Larnaca, its highlight is its location next to. During the day, you can catch the moment and enjoy the mesmerizing and frightening spectacle of a huge iron bird descending and landing directly towards the vacationers. Parties and concerts are held on the beach, and restaurants and cafes line the promenade. The sand on the shore is golden-gray, but clean, otherwise the Blue Flag would not be flying here.
Finikoudes Beach
The best beach in Larnaca, unlike the previous ones in the ranking, it cannot boast of white sand. Here it is grayish, with volcanic inclusions. Although some come here specifically, hoping for the healing properties of quartz. The sea is shallow and warm, perfect for children. In the evenings, crowds of vacationers flock to the embankment. This is the city center with palm tree alleys and romantic lighting.
Coral Bay Beach
In the ranking of the best beaches in Cyprus, Coral Bay Beach is the most popular in the west of the island. Families with children who come on vacation to the city flock here. The rest of the beaches of the resort are rocky, but this one is supplied with sand: light yellow, reddish. There is all the necessary infrastructure, the award for cleanliness is the Blue Flag.
Latsi Beach
Represents the north of Cyprus in the top 10 best beaches on the island. Located near the town of Polis, near the village of Latchi. A very calm, well-equipped and picturesque place, which is perfect for families with children. The descent into the water is smooth, far from the depths, sand and pebble shore. In taverns you can try the freshest seafood.
Sometimes, when the water is cool in the Paphos area, it makes sense to come here, due to the currents, the water here can be warmer.
Aphrodite's Beach
It is impossible not to include this beach in the ranking of the best in Cyprus, although its coastline is devoid of infrastructure and strewn with large pebbles. This is the most romantic natural attraction of the island. Here a beautiful one emerged from the foam of the sea. It is located between Paphos and Limassol.
Entrance is through a themed pedestrian tunnel, where the journey of peace and gorgeous photos begins.
Every year, Cyprus becomes more popular as a tourist destination. The infrastructure on the island is constantly improving, and new hotels are being built for vacationers. Cyprus beaches are perhaps the main reason to come here.
The sand here is fine. Most beaches have a gentle entrance to the water; in addition, tourists have access to a wide range of water activities. This attracts guests of different ages. Depending on their preferences, tourists will find either a calm, quiet place where there will be few people, or a crowded one. Also, historical monuments of the island are usually located nearby.
Most of the beaches in Cyprus are municipal facilities, so entry is free, but you will have to pay money to use the infrastructure, unless the hotel has already included a fee for its use in the price. Such hotels with private beaches are in high demand, which is why it is recommended to book rooms in advance.
Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa is one of the largest resort towns. The island's nightlife is concentrated here. Many young people come here, but family tourists also organize their leisure time here. The best sandy beaches are located in Ayia Napa, the following are noteworthy:
- Nissi is the most popular beach in Cyprus. The area around is occupied by luxury hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars. Even at night, life is bustling here, music is playing, dancing and parties are going on. There is an opportunity to engage in active recreation. For example, arrange a ride on catamarans or yachts, play volleyball, have fun on the bungee. The main feature of Nissi beach is the imported fine white sand that covers the entire coastal strip. The disadvantage of the place, unfortunately, is that it is crowded; there are a lot of tourists here, which is why some people feel uncomfortable.
- Pantahou - you will find it to the right of the fishing port. The length is just over a kilometer. The narrow beach strip is framed by a rocky shore, where palm trees and acacias grow just behind the beach. The place is quite popular, so it becomes relatively quiet here only in the early morning. Tourists with children prefer the left side for relaxation, since there is a smaller concentration of various cafes and restaurants.
- Makronissos is a beach where hotels try to attract as many tourists with children as possible. There are practically no parties here, the relaxation conditions are calm and quiet. The sand is fine and light, in addition, there is a gentle entrance to the water.
In addition to these options, Ayia Napa has other white sand beaches suitable for both independent and family holidays. Among them: Landa, Kermia, Cryo Nero, Sandy and Aya Tekla.
Protaras
Protaras is the most suitable resort in Cyprus, where you will get a quality holiday with children. Local beaches are covered with white sand and also have a gentle entrance to the sea. Thanks to its well-thought-out infrastructure, family tourists choose this resort. Among the interesting vacation spots are:
- Fig Tree Bay is one of the main destinations where not only tourists, but also Cypriots themselves come. There are especially many people here during the summer season. However, at the beginning and end of summer, the flow of tourists decreases, as students and schoolchildren begin their studies. Nearby there are elite hotels operating on an all-inclusive basis, offering rental of diving equipment, boat or yacht trips, and excursions to other attractions.
- Konnos Bay is well suited for lovers of diving and scuba diving. The coast is quite steep, and the descent to the sea is long, which is why other categories of tourists will not be entirely comfortable here.
- Luma - located in a bay that protects it from the wind. Golden sand, growing palm trees, clean territory and shallow waters form a good basis for attracting family tourists.
- Sunrise is a calm and quiet place with quite few people. Free admission. Tourists staying in hotels nearby can easily organize good leisure time for children here.
- Flamingo is a fine sand beach with green slopes completely covered with grass right to the water's edge. There are many ways to arrange an active holiday. Paragliders, boats, jet skis, and tennis courts are available for vacationers. There are small shops along the embankment where you can buy souvenirs. The place is quite crowded, so take this fact into account.
We also mention the Palaces beach, located on Cape Greco. Here the coast is rocky and at the same time one of the most picturesque in Cyprus. Excursions come here periodically, and it is possible to arrange a boat trip. The beach is wild, meaning there are no lifeguards, but some tourists practice cliff jumping.
Limassol
The sand in Limassol is dark, volcanic, containing impurities that have a beneficial effect on human skin. There are few beaches within the city limits. The most interesting of them:
- Parmalini Turtle Beach is quite wide and covered with fine volcanic sand mixed with pebbles. There are no cafes or restaurants nearby, which makes this place one of the best for a relaxing holiday.
- Akti-Olympion is a two-kilometer-long beach that is considered the most convenient for relaxation. Located within the city limits.
- Amathusa is a small sandy bay surrounded by rocks. The entrance to the sea is gentle, and cafes and shops are located nearby. Also nearby are the ruins of the ancient city of Amathus.
In addition, let’s mention Governor’s Beach, which is one of the most picturesque places on the island.
Conclusion
Finding a good beach in Cyprus is not difficult. Most of them have the necessary infrastructure, cafes, restaurants and amusement parks. This is where the backbone of tourism on the island revolves. Cyprus resorts with sandy beaches are known to vacationers all over the world. Elite hotels are often located near the coast and have their own beach, which anyone can visit; they just, unlike hotel guests, will have to pay for the rental of sun loungers.
The island of Cyprus attracts beachgoers from all over the world with opportunities to relax in the mild Mediterranean climate, swim in and sunbathe to the fullest on the sand or warmed-up small pebbles. Therefore, the tourist flow to this wonderful island is growing from year to year. But where are the best beaches in Cyprus? It is difficult to answer this question unambiguously. It all depends on what meaning you put into the concept of “best beach”.
It is clear that the sea must be clean. But almost the entire coast of the island is dotted with “blue flags” - signs guaranteeing excellent water quality and recreational areas. In addition, in the local waters, they are not found and cause so much inconvenience to tourists in exotic countries. All the best beaches in Cyprus are municipal, which means entry to them is free for everyone, even if there is a five-star hotel on the shore. At the same time, there are rescuers on duty, there are first-aid posts and showers with
This is the basis, so to speak. Then it's a matter of taste. Some people like waves and fresh wind for surfing, others like a smooth entry into the sea for their little ones to splash around. Which is better: sand or pebbles is a topic of endless debate among beachgoers, but in Larnaca both debating camps will be satisfied. At this resort you can find both areas with golden-gray sand and areas with pebbles. Many travelers with small children believe that the best beaches in Cyprus are located in Larnaca, since here the bottom drops very smoothly. And in these places there are areas with black volcanic sand. By the way, there are relatively few tourists at this resort, which allows us to call it a “romantic coast.”
In Limassol you can also find many sandy beaches. But here, immediately upon entering the water, there is great depth, which, of course, is convenient for adults. True, the sand in the recreation area is yellowish-gray. What if you can't tolerate pebbles in any form? Then the best sandy beaches in Cyprus for you are in Protaras and Ayia Napa. Almost everyone admits this. White like alpine snow, soft like a feather bed, without stones, the local sand gives the sea water a bluish tint. True, Ayia Napa is a favorite place for young people. The coastline is crowded and noisy, and in the evenings life here is in full swing - not a very suitable place for a holiday with small children.
For pebble lovers, the best beaches in Cyprus include Paphos. Even those who want to jump into the water from cliffs can find suitable places there for themselves. But there is also sand there - in the village of Lachi, located not far from the city. At least, divers speak only in glowing terms about Paphos. And surfers choose this region. Lovers of all kinds of entertainment will find a lot of interesting things to do in the recreation area of Geraskipou, which is four kilometers from the city. But for those who are looking for solitude, we can recommend Lara Bay - there are few tourists there, but you can watch how green turtles are raised.
What are the best beaches in Cyprus in the northern part of the island, which is currently considered Turkish-occupied territory? And it has its own pearls. Famagusta surprises with its snow-white sand. But the Kyrenia resort is suitable for everyone. The city itself has all the opportunities for diving. Five kilometers to the west there is a beautiful sandy beach, protected from wind and waves, with a sloping entry into the sea - you cannot find a better place for kids. Full European level beach service is located in Karaoglanoglu.
