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Ayia Napa on foot: a self-guided walking route

This route takes you past 8 of Ayia Napa's best-known sights, including Ayia Napa Marina, Makronissos Beach, Nissi Beach and more. It is about 10 km on foot, roughly 3 hours at an easy pace with short stops. Follow the list on your own, or play it as a free GPS checkpoint game with RunCity and race the clock on the Ayia Napa leaderboard.

  • 8Stops
  • about 10 kmDistance
  • 3 hoursWalking
  • about 76 minRunning
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Ayia Napa
Photo: Vitaly Lischenko (Vlish) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ayia Napa is a resort town on Cyprus's south-east coast, famous for its beaches, and this route of about 10 km links the best of them with the old village and the sea caves of Cape Greco. It starts at the marina tower and follows the coast west to Makronissos Beach and Nissi Beach, where a sandbar joins a little islet to the shore. In the old village centre, the Venetian-era monastery surrounds a fountain court, and the Thalassa Museum covers the island's relationship with the sea.

The fishing harbour and its lighthouse lead east along the cliffs to the sea caves and the Love Bridge, a natural limestone arch, and the bonus stop, the open-air Sculpture Park on the clifftop. The coastal path is exposed, so in summer walk early or late and carry water; the town's buses run along the main road if you need to skip a stretch.

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The stops

A suggested order. In the game you can visit them in any order.

  1. Ayia Napa Marina

    Ayia Napa Marina Photo

    The marina tower and the quay beside the yachts.

    Photo: Στέφανος Νικολάου · CC BY-SA 4.0

  2. Makronissos Beach

    Makronissos Beach

    The long sandy beach west of the town.

    Photo: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio · CC BY 3.0

  3. Nissi Beach

    Nissi Beach Photo

    The turquoise bay with the little islet joined by a sandbar.

    Photo: Urieli100 · CC BY-SA 4.0

  4. Ayia Napa Monastery

    Ayia Napa Monastery Photo

    The Venetian-era monastery around its old fountain court.

    Photo: Bayreuth2009 · CC BY 3.0

  5. Thalassa Museum

    Thalassa Museum

    The sea museum building near the old village centre.

    Photo: Claus Ableiter · CC BY-SA 3.0

  6. Ayia Napa Harbour

    Ayia Napa Harbour Photo

    The fishing harbour and its pier with the lighthouse beside it.

    Photo: Wojciech Biegun · CC BY-SA 3.0

  7. Sea Caves and Love Bridge

    Sea Caves and Love Bridge Photo

    The limestone cliffs with their sea caves and natural arch.

    Photo: El Nino · CC BY-SA 3.0

  8. Sculpture Park

    Sculpture Park Bonus

    The open-air park of sculptures on the cliffs.

    Photo: Qasinka · CC0

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    Questions

    Can you see Ayia Napa on foot in one day?

    Yes. The 8 stops on this route add up to about 10 km, roughly 3 hours at an easy pace with short stops. Some stops are far apart, so you may want public transport for a leg.

    Is this self-guided walking tour free?

    Yes. The route and map on this page are free, and the RunCity game for Ayia Napa is free during launch.

    How does the RunCity game work in Ayia Napa?

    Open Ayia Napa in RunCity, walk to a stop and tap Validate: your phone's GPS confirms you are there. Some stops also ask for a photo. Timed runs go on the Ayia Napa leaderboard.

    Where does the route start?

    This page suggests starting at Ayia Napa Marina and finishing at Sculpture Park. In the game you can take the stops in any order.

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