
Ayia Napa (Agia Napa), located southeast of the islands coast, is known all over Europe as a famous tourist resort. It is one of Cyprus' most popular beach resorts. Normally the little village has less than 1000 inhabitants, but during summer season it hosts more than 10.000 tourists per day. The beaches are really fine: thin and fine sand, hidden among a chain of rocky boulders that form many small and cosy bays. The main centre of the district is Paralimni, 3 miles north of Ayia Napa itself. East of the village is Protaras, which has also become a tourist resort.