Ayia Napa (Greek: Αγία Νάπα; Turkish: Aya Napa; today officially transliterated into English as Agia Napa) is a resort at the far eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus, famous for its sandy beaches. In recent years, apart from being a family holiday destination, it has become a 'party capital' similar to Ibiza, Rimini and Mykonos. As of late, it has become particularily popular with UK Grime, House & Garage artists/MCs for holidays and gigs in its clubs/venues. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... The districts (επαρχίες) are the subnational subdivisions of Cyprus. ... Famagusta District is one of the six districts of Cyprus. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Time zones of Europe: Light colours indicate countries not observing daylight saving Eastern European Time (EET) is one of the names of UTC+2 time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... Eastern European Time Central Africa Time Israel Standard Time South Africa Standard Time Central European Summer Time West Africa Summer Time Category: ... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) is one of the names of UTC+3 time zone, 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Cyprus adopted a new postcode system on October 1st, 1994. ... Transliteration in a narrow sense is a mapping from one script into another script. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Resorts combine a hotel and a variety of recreations, such as swimming pools. ... “Ebusus” redirects here. ... Rimini is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and capital city of the Province of Rimini. ... For other uses, see Mykonos (disambiguation). ... Grime(also known as hip house) is a sub-genre of urban music which first emerged in London in the early 2000s, primarily a development of UK garage, drum and bass, dancehall and hip hop. ...

Etymology

The name Ayia Napa is derived from a Venetian-era monastery of the same name, located in the center of the town, next to the square which today is the clubbing center. The word "Ayia" (Agia) means "holy" in Greek. The word 'Napa' is archaic and it means "wooded - valley". In ancient times the area surrounding the town was covered with thick forest. Borders of the Republic of Venice in 1796 Capital Venice Language(s) Venetian, Latin, Italian Religion Roman Catholic Government Republic Doge  - 1789–97 Ludovico Manin History  - Established 697  - Treaty of Zara June 27, 1358  - Treaty of Leoben April 17, 1797 * Traditionally, the establishment of the Republic is dated to 697. ... This article concerns the buildings occupied by monastics. ... Laser lights illuminate the dance floor at a Gatecrasher dance music event in Sheffield, England A nightclub (or night club or club) is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ...

History

According to local legend, the now renowned original icon was accidentally discovered by a hunter in hot pursuit of his prey. Upon discovery, the icon of Virgin Mary was called Virgin Mary of Napa, eventually shortened and now know as Ayia Napa. The present monastery, built in 1500, was built around the cave, in honour of the Virgin Mary of Ayia Napa. According to local tradition, until 1790 no-one lived within close vicinity of Ayia Napa. The first inhabitants who actually appeared and settled were twenty men from Salonica, Greece, and so began the village of Ayia Napa. The term Virgin Mary has several different meanings: Mary, the mother of Jesus, the historical and multi-denominational concept of Mary Blessed Virgin Mary, the Roman Catholic theological and doctrinal concept of Mary Marian apparitions shrines to the Virgin Mary Virgin Mary in Islam, the Islamic theological and doctrinal concept... 1500 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The White Tower The Arch of Galerius Map showing the Thessaloníki prefecture Thessaloníki (Θεσσαλονίκη) is the second-largest city of Greece and is the principal city and the capital of the Greek region of Macedonia. ...

Ayia Napa has recently become synonymous with holidays on the island, and has attracted tourism from all over Europe because of the climate, beaches and the specific character of the clubbing scene that has emerged. Tourist redirects here. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Geography

Ayia Napa lies eastward of the Dhekelia SBA

Geographically, Ayia Napa lies near Cape Greco at the eastern part of Cyprus, just south of Famagusta and forms part of a larger area known as Kokkinochoria (a name derived from the red colour of its soil). It is a town of Famagusta District, in the remaining southern part of the district not occupied by Turkish forces in 1974. Ayia Napa is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) away from Protaras, a town that has recently seen similar development, but still manages to remain low-key and remains more favorable for families and Cypriot locals. World Factbook map of Dhekelia SBA. From http://www. ... World Factbook map of Dhekelia SBA. From http://www. ... Anthem God Save the Queen Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Occupied Areas) Sovereign Base Areas indicated in pink. ... Cape Greco also known as Cavo Greco is a headland in the southeastern part of the island of Cyprus. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Famagusta District is one of the six districts of Cyprus. ... Combatants  Turkey  Cyprus  Greece On the 20th of July 1974, Turkey launched a military invasion by air, land and sea against Cyprus purportedly to restore constitutional order following an Athens orchestrated coup by the Cypriot National Guard against the President of Cyprus, Makarios III. Though Turkey had consistently refused to... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... “km” redirects here. ... Paralimni (Greek: ) is a town situated in the South East of Cyprus, a little way inland, within the Famagusta District. ...

Tourism

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Grecian Beach, Ayia Napa

The Agia Napa coastline attracts a large number of tourists, thanks to its golden sandy beaches. Watersports such as water-skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, scuba diving and speed boating. The Cyprus Tourism Organization supervises the beaches and is responsible for protecting the interests of all tourists. All beaches in Agia Napa have been awarded with the EU blue flag for their level of cleanliness and the comprehensive facilities offered in line with the uniform standards set by the European Union. The first and most popular is Nissi beach, a sandy exotic beach with crystal clear waters. It is visited mainly by clubbers and young people at summer and gets very busy. Another one of the best beaches is the Harbour Beach or Limanaki (CTID) or Pantahou beach. It is one of the longest beaches of Cyprus, and the longest beach of Ayia Napa. Sandy with crystal clear waters, the Harbour Beach is a family and relaxing beach. With no noise or parties, just people who like to relax. Another one of the best beaches to visit in Agia Napa is the New Golden Bay, or what is known as Lanta / Landa beach to the locals. It is a lovely beach with many things to do, escaping the busyness of Nissi beach, but still a good place to be seen, and it can be enjoyed by the whole family. Several hotels and appartments are situated on Nissi Road, offering great accomodation combined with friendly Cypriot hospitality (e.g. Nissi Beach Hotel, Kaos Hotel Apts[1] amongst others). Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Beach (disambiguation). ... // Water skiing began in 1922 when Ralph Samuelson strapped two boards to his feet and rigged a clothesline up to his boat on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota. ... A windsurfer with modern gear tilts the rig and carves the board to perform a planing jibe (downwind turn) close to shore in Maui, Hawaii. ... Canoeing is the recreational or sporting activity of paddling a canoe or kayak. ... Scuba diving is swimming underwater while using self-contained breathing equipment. ... A 1962 Rebel. A wooden speedboat with an outboard engine. ...

A beach at Ayia Napa

The Square, central to the town, is filled with restaurants, nightclubs and shops, such as The Napa Castle Bar & Restaurant[2], Black & White Club and the Castle Club, and is by many seen as the focal point of the Agia Napa night-life. Image File history File links Agia_napa. ... Image File history File links Agia_napa. ...

Cape Greco is a 10 minute drive from the centre of Ayia Napa, and is considered one of the most beautiful places on the island. Cape Greco also known as Cavo Greco is a headland in the southeastern part of the island of Cyprus. ...

In Cape Greco lives the reputed Ayia Napa Sea Monster which is meant to resemble a cross between a porpoise and dragon. It has only been spotted and photographed a dozen or so times and is thought to be a direct descendent from pre-historic times. Cape Greco also known as Cavo Greco is a headland in the southeastern part of the island of Cyprus. ... The Ayia Napa Sea Monster is a cryptid, claimed to inhabit the coast off of Ayia Napa in Cyprus, a popular tourist resort in the Mediterranean. ... Genera Neophocaena Phocoena - Harbor porpoise Phocoenoides - Dalls porpoise The porpoises are small cetaceans of the family Phocoenidae; they are related to whales and dolphins. ... For other uses, see Dragon (disambiguation). ...

Agia Napa Monastery

Agia Napa Monastery is the best known landmark of the Agia Napa area. It has a charm and charisma that represents a time when Ayia Napa was just a sleepy fishing village. It seems that in ancient times, the location where the monastery and the village exists today, was covered with a thick forest, visited only by hunters from the neighbouring villages.

Museums

The town contains a number of museums. The Tornaritis - Pierides Museum of Marine Life was founded in June 1992 in Agia Napa and is located at the lower level of the Town hall. It exhibits past and present marine life, scientifically classified. Its main purpose is to show to the Cypriot and foreign visitor the marine fauna of Cyprus and the Mediterranean, helping the study and research of this part of Natural History, but also to stress the importance and necessity of preserving the marine environment. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... City Hall is a 1996 film directed by Harold Becker. ... Mediterranean redirects here. ...

"Thalassa", the Municipal Museum of the Sea in Agia Napa, is dedicated to the enhancement, promotion and preservation of marine heritage of Cyprus, from prehistoric times to present. Located at the centre of Agia Napa, the presence of the Museum serves to display marine artefacts, conduct educational programmes and community cultural events, as well as foster interest in Cyprus' rich sea-history. The Museum houses sculptures, engravings, ceramics and paintings of seascapes made by some of the greatest 19th and 20th century Greek and Cypriot artists. In Greek mythology, Thalassa (sea) was a primordial sea goddess. ...

The Makronissos Tombs are found west of Agia Napa village in the locality of Makronissos. They are an ancient burial site, located at a stepped road, which leads down to a rectangular entrance. The entrances were originally closed with one large or two smaller calcarenke slabs. Makronisos (Μακρόνησος long island) is an island in the Aegean sea, in Greece and is located close to the coast of Attica, facing the port of Lavrio. ...

Ayia Napa Festival

The Ayia Napa Festival was first held in September 1985 and has been established as an annual event since then. It occurs in Sepheris Square in Ayia Napa Monastery. These festivities reflect the historic, cultural and agricultural traditions of Ayia Napa and Cyprus as a whole. The programme includes theatrical performances, operas, concerts and Cypriot and foreign folk dancing. This article is about the year. ... Serge Sudeikins poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). ... For other uses, see Opera (disambiguation). ...

References

1. ^ Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus (MS Excel), 2001 Population Census

External links

• Agia Napa Municipality
• Agia Napa history
• Radio Napa
• Famagusta Gazette Newspaper
• Website of City Councillor Yiannis Karousos
• Napa Castle Bar & Restaurant Website
• Kaos Hotel Apartments Website

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