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CYPRUS AYIA NAPA. 
General information about the resort of Ayia Napa, Cyprus 
FAMAGUSTA district or, Ammohostos in Greek, is located on the Eastern coast of Cyprus, and it is a region rich in history.The area of Famagusta disctrict which includes the resorts of Ayia Napa, Protaras and Paralimni boasts to have the best beaches in Cyprus. Ammochostos is a region of fertile red soil, old windmills, and fabulous beaches.
Ayia Napa also spelled Agia Napa, is a resort at the far Eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus. Located about 8 kilometers from Protaras, Ayia Napa in recent years has changed from being a family holiday destination to being a party capital, synonymous with that of Ibiza, attracting tourists from all over Europe because of the climate, beaches and the specific club culture that has built up here. The well known resort of Agia Napa, is the Mediterranean's new centre of clubbing. Agia Napa's nightlife is already legendary. But there is more to Ayia Napa, it also has a beautiful 16th century monastery and the breathtaking Cape Greko. North of that are the villages of Liopetri, known for its basket making traditions Sotira, with its small 15th and 16th century churches and Dherynia with its Folk Art Museum and the Cultural Centre of the occupied town of Famagusta. The whitewashed inland town of Paralimni contrasts with its modern beach resort of Protaras, known also for its windmills spread in the fields among the hotels. Places of Interest in Ayia Napa and the surrounding area Churches Agia Marina Church - Deryneia Agios Andronikos Church - Frenaros Agios Andronikos Church - Liopetri Agios Georgios-Deryneia Agios Mamas Church - Sotira Archangelos Michail Church - Frenaros Metamorfosis tou Sotiros Church - Sotira Virgin Mary Church - Deryneia Virgin Mary Church - Liopetri Virgin Mary Church - Paralimni Museums Agia Napa Marine Life Museum, Tornaritis - Pierides (In cooperation with the Hellenic Bank) Avgorou Village: Ethnographic Museum Deryneia village: Folkloric Museum Sotira village: Ecclesiastical Museum "Thalassa" Municipal Museum of the Sea Other Places of Interest Cultural Centre of Occupied Ammochostos (Famagusta) Theme Parks Magic Dancing Waters, Protaras Ocean Aquarium, Protaras The Flying Ostrich Park, Avgorou village Waterparks Protaras Fun Park, Waterpark, Paralimni “Water World” Waterpark, Agia Napa |
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