Ayia Napa

On the southeast coast of Cyprus lies Ayia Napa, one of the island's most renowned beach resorts. Originally a small fishing village, Ayia Napa is now a lively holiday destination and home to over 10,000 tourists a day during the summer months. Holidays in Ayia Napa combine beautiful beaches, scores of bars and clubs, discounted designer shops, and even a bit of cultural heritage thrown in to the mix.

Beaches are packed with fine golden sand. The most popular beaches include: Fig Tree Bay, Nissi Beach, Nissi Bay, Cape Greco and Konnos Bay. The town itself consists of a pretty harbour, a Venetian monastery and 600-year-old Sycamore tree. Ayia Napa's boutiques are bursting with designer jewellery and clothing - often at discounted prices. Local materials include leather, silk and lace - all of which visitors can enjoy haggling over.

There are plenty of restaurants offering a wealth of international dishes. Traditional Cypriot cuisine can be found in the charming tavernas dotted round the harbour. The bright lights of the bars and nightclubs offer sensational evenings and relentless partying. Ayia Napa is famed for its big-name DJs. Many of the hotels offer a more toned down evening for families, featuring traditional Cypriot shows and folk dancing.