And what are the beaches on the island of Cyprus?

Cyprus is a country where there are not a lot of attractions. Therefore, the main direction of recreation here is beach tourism. People from all over the world come here to buy and sunbathe on surprisingly clean beaches in warm, crystal water. Cyprus constantly attracts tourists, and the streets of the cities of the island of Aphrodite are always crowded. It turns out that for travelers who flew to Cyprus, beaches - the most important component of recreation.

On the island there are about 90 beaches, besides 52 of the total recently received proof of a good state of the environment and water quality - the European Blue Flag.

By the way, it should be noted a very important principle feature of Cypriot beaches - they are all municipal, and this means that everyone can go to any of them and settle down for recreation. Even in the event that it is the territory of the hotel, and it is fenced. The only thing - hotel tenants most often do not pay for sun loungers and umbrellas, and visitors from outside will have to pay for the object from two to three euros.

On the island there are many beaches, fenced off the highway, where people also rest and sunbathe local residents and many tourists. But we will consider and discuss the best such places.

Most holidaymakers, when buying a tour to the island, first get acquainted with the possible options for location, because there is a map of the beaches of Cyprus, which indicates even more or less suitable places, as well as places that are dangerous for swimming. We will also begin our journey: from the west of the island, moving slowly to the east. Let's look at the Akamas Peninsula, which is near Paphos. Here, in the national park, there are sandy beaches untouched by tourists. 12 km from the city is Coral Bay - an excellent sandy beach. To the depth - far away, so this is a great place to relax with children.

We move on. Petra tou Romiu - a beach covered with pebbles, a small secluded place. Here often, especially in the off-season or at night, there are loving couples.

Pissouri Beach - very warm and clean water, gentle beach, sand. There is a diving center, many bars and cafes.

Nissi - in the afternoon on the beach here roam the real pelicans, and in the evening sing and play local musicians. Macronius - the beach is constantly occupied by the tusy "golden youth".

Touring the whole coast, you have plenty to pay for, swim and tan, it's Cyprus! The beaches of Ayia Napa are considered the best on the island of Aphrodite. Nissi Beach, for example, is characterized by an unprecedented blue sea. What else is Cyprus remarkable about? Beaches with white sand - Sand Bay and Golden Sands, located next to - the best in all Cyprus. They are his business card.

White sand can boast beaches in Protaras: the beach of the Flamingo and the Bay of the fig tree. Well, the biggest, located in the west of Limassol, is called "The Lady's Mile". It is very popular with locals - Cypriots.

In Larnaca, Finikoudes, Mackenzie and the recently opened beach of the Cyprus Tourism Organization are popular.

If you choose Cyprus for recreation, you will like the beaches all. After all, the requirements for the appropriation of the "Blue Flag" are getting tougher every year, and the island withstands this test with honor. By the number of awards with the island can compete in Europe, except that Spain. The last beaches on the island that received such a flag are Finikoudes in Larnaca, Coral Bay in Paphos, Governors Beach near Limassol, Pernera in Ayia Napa and others.

We hope that the information provided will help you choose the right place for a beach holiday.