Nissi Beach holidays

Holidays to Nissi Beach pin you to one of Cyprus’ most beautiful shorelines, which has an easygoing vibe that’s ideal for a relaxing break. You’re close to WaterWorld water park, surrounded by authentic Greek tavernas, and a 10-minute taxi from Ayia Napa’s famous nightlife.

What to expect in Nissi Beach

Nissi Beach sits on Cyprus’ south-east corner, close to Ayia Napa’s nightlife but with a very different feel. Here, daytime beach parties bring a relatively lively buzz, but the evenings settle into a calm, relaxed atmosphere that’s ideal for an easygoing break. If you want to go out-out, the full‑on Ayia Napa scene is just 10 minutes away by cab.

The famous Nissi Beach

Nissi Beach earns its place on the world’s list of top beaches with its Blue Flag-winning pearl‑white sands and turquoise Mediterranean sea. It’s known for daytime beach parties, but there are quieter stretches of sand if you’d rather just unwind. Offshore lies little Nissi Island, home to a lively watersports centre offering water‑skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, and scuba diving. Nearby Macronissos Beach and Landa Beach are other choices for where to lay your towel on the sand.

Things to do in Nissi Beach

This resort’s tied up in a network of walkable side streets, where small gardens and authentic Greek tavernas serve fresh seafood straight from the grill. Along the main strip – or Nissi Avenue – you’ll find souvenir shops, mini‑markets and The Square, which is known for its handmade items. Everything sits within a short stroll of WaterWorld Ayia Napa, a huge waterpark packed with 18 rides.

Getting to Ayia Napa

Lively Ayia Napa is just five minutes’ drive away from Nissi Beach. Its world‑class nightlife, nightclubs and non‑stop partying have earned it comparisons with Ibiza, and by day the resort doubles as a designer‑boutique shopping spot. Yet wander through its shaded squares and past the Ayia Napa Medieval monastery, and you’ll be reminded that this place began life as a sleepy fishing village with a much slower tempo.