It's time to collect suitcases, after all, the long-awaited vacation that you plan to spend in one of the resort cities of Cyprus is just around the corner. If you find it difficult to make a decision and give preference to Limassol or Ayia Napa, read this article, which, perhaps, will help you make the right choice.
Location and climate
The resort town of Ayia Napa is located in the southeast of Cyprus and is considered one of the visited places of the island. Annually many tourists come to the city from all over the world to enjoy the mild climate, beautiful scenery, comfortable hotels , clean beaches , various attractions , nightlife.
In the south of Cyprus, near the bay of Akrotiri is the city of Limassol - the island's largest port and wine center. Unlike other resorts in Cyprus in Limassol is always crowded and there is no such thing as a "holiday season". An unprecedented popularity of the city was provided by magnificent beaches and de luxe hotels .
As for the weather in Ayia Napa and Limassol, the hottest period is summer, when the air warms up to 32 degrees. In winter, the thermometer bars drop to +16 degrees. Precipitation in these places is rare, in some urban areas they do not happen for years. The most comfortable for a holiday is August.
sights
The main architectural monument of Ayia Napa is the monastery erected by the Venetians in 1530. Originally, the temple was conceived as a Catholic shrine, but with the arrival of the Turks everything changed, and the monastery sheltered Orthodox believers. In addition, the city has a People's Museum, visiting which, you will get acquainted with the prehistoric era and the tools of labor used by the ancient people. The Museum of Marine Life is pleased to welcome true connoisseurs of nature and all life.
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The city of Limassol, the history of which has more than one millennium, is famous for sights worthy of close attention. On the plain of Episkopi , the Kolossi Castle rises, which in ancient times was the residence of kings. In the old town is the Cyprus Museum of the Middle Ages, built in the XIV century. In the eastern part of Limassol is the Archaeological Museum, the exhibits of which are things discovered during excavations in Amathus .
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Recreation and entertainment
The holiday season in Ayia Napa is generous for carnivals and festivities that attract both locals and tourists. The most spectacular are Green Monday; carnival, held on the eve of Maslenitsa; Easter celebrations, Day of Lightning. If noisy activities are tiresome for you, then the city of Ayia Napa can offer entertainment, which will certainly come in handy. Visit the Sea Park of Ayia Napa , which is famous for theatrical shows with participation of dolphins. Children will also be delighted by the visit to the Lunapark . And lovers of beach holidays in Ayia Napa will be satisfied with the cozy beaches with clean sand, where you can relax from the city's bustle and a little tan.
Very interesting is the cultural life of Limassol, which is represented by such annual Cypriot holidays as the Wine Festival and the Festival of Dramatic Art, which many foreigners dream to visit.
Walking around the historical buildings and museums of the city, you can go to the water park of Limassol, which is located in the central part of the city and is called "Wet`n Wild". It is famous for its numerous slides, which you will certainly want to conquer. As for the beaches, they are covered by sand, which has a slightly unusual gray shade. This is due to the high content of silicon and volcanic origin. Staying on such beaches, according to doctors-cosmetologists, is very useful for all skin types.
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Restaurants and nightlife resorts
Young people like Ayia Napa because of the busy night life, a lot of bars, discos that work until morning. There are thousands of entertainers of this type, so there should be no difficulties with choice. In Ayia Napa there are also many hotels of different class of service, each of which is equipped with its own restaurant. In addition, on the streets of the city you can easily find a nice restaurant, a cozy tavern, which offer both traditional dishes of local cuisine , and the favorite dishes of the world's cuisine.
The nightlife of Limassol is the key, and its lovers will be delighted with the rich choice of establishments where night can be spent. The city is famous for its excellent street restaurants and taverns, where you can taste delicious food and try out Cyprus collection wines.
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Transport
The transport connection in Ayia Napa is very developed, but the city center is forbidden to visit by car, which can be rented here , so the local population and tourists move on bicycles or on foot.
Limassol transport operates smoothly, which can take you to any part of the city and the nearest settlements. Especially many routes are organized to the sights of the city, as well as in the direction of Paphos and Larnaca .