Beaches of Cyprus

Cyprus Beaches

Cyprus is renowned for its fine beaches. They are the #1 reason why tourists visit the island, and so are vital to the tourist economy of Cyprus. As of 2005, forty-eight beaches on the island fly the EU Blue Flag - a demonstration of just how special the beaches on Cyprus really are.

Paphos District
There are 11 blue flag beaches in the district of Paphos. These are Alykes, Polis Camping Site, Coral Bay, Faros, Geroskipou, Laourou, Municipal Baths, Municipal Beach, Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A and Vrysoudia B. All beaches offer clean and beautiful sands on which to play and sunbathe. Coral Bay in the Peyia municipality is a great beach for kids as the sands slope into the sea at a very shallow angle.

Limassol District
The Limassol district to the east of Paphos also has 11 blue flag beaches. These are Akti Olympion, Aoratoi, Aphrodite, Armonia, Castella, Kalymnos, Loures, Onisilos, Pissouri, Santa Barbara and Vouppa. The beaches of Santa Barbara and Loures are the most popular of the 11 beaches. Aphrodite beach is well worth a visit too, if only to view Aphrodite's Rock - a place from where legend tells that the Goddess of Love herself rose out of the sea.

Larnaca District
Larnaca district has only 4 blue flag beaches. These are Castella, McKenzie, Phinikoudes and Yanathes. Phinikoudes beach is the main beach that fronts the promenade. It is a long beach and is often quite busy being so close to the town. McKenzie beach on the outskirts of Larnaca town is a much quieter beach and can be reached by public transport or hire car.

Ayia Napa District
The district of Ayia Napa contains the remaining blue flag beaches. These are Ammos tou kampouri, Ayia Thekla, Gliki Nero, Katsarga, Kermia, Konnos Bay, Landa, Louko tou Mandi, Louma, Macronissos, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Nissia Loumbardi, Pantahou, Pernera P, Pernera A, Potami, Protaras, Vathia Gonia, Vrisi A, Vrisi B and Vrisi C. Nissi Beach and Macronissos Beach are both popular with the partying crowds of Ayia Napa. At the opposite end of the spectrum Konnos Bay offers peace and tranquillity in abundance.

Tourist Info

You can get to Cyprus by either plane or boat. There are frequent scheduled and charter flights out of England and other European countries to Cyprus. Due to the fact that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is not recognized as a valid state, it is necessary to make a stopover in Turkey when flying to your holiday destination airport of Ercan. How to visit Cyprus is explained in more detail.

Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate, warm and dry with little rainfall, which makes Cyprus very popular as tourist destination.

The official languages are Greek and Turkish although English is widely spoken and understood on both sides.

There are many things to know before visiting Cyprus, such as visa requirements.

Cyprus offers a wide range of accommodation in all areas of the island. There is accommodation to suit all budgets ranging from luxury hotels to camping. There are hotels, holiday villages and villas and apartments to rent.

When visiting Cyprus car hire is recommended, especially if you want to explore a lot of Cyprus. There are many rent - a car companies. All offer a range of vehicles to rent at competitive prices.

Cyprus has lots to offer for interest tourism. There are various recreation and sports activities available such as diving, carting and golfing. There are many casinos, and for those of you who prefer the out doors there's bird watching, turtle watching and hiking.

Cyprus Visa Requirements

After political changes in Europe for the past couple of years now, and accession of the Republic of Cyprus (South Cyprus) into the European Union dating 1 May 2004, regulations for entry to the Cyprus Island are becoming less strict. However, for some countries limited options still exist. Turkey residents can visit North Cyprus, but South Cyprus is for them literally inaccessible (unless they marry a Turkish Cypriot).

Visa Requirements for North Cyprus

The citizens of European Union nations, Turkey, USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Israel, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Australia and New Zealand do not require visa to enter the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. All other nationals should check their position with regard to passports and visa with the nearest Embassy or Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus . Foreign country visitors have their passports stamped at the arrival checkpoints of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which are only legal ports - Ercan airport (or military airports for military purposes), Famagusta and Kyrenia seaport and when entering North Cyprus via South Cyprus your passport is stamped at border checkpoints. If you travel from North Cyprus to South Cyprus , visa form needs to be completed and stamped at the border checkpoints. This paper visa form is loosely inserted into the passport and stamped either you depart or arrive in North Cyprus.

North Cyprus Residency and Work Permit

After arriving in the TRNC (the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus ) you can stay for up to 3 months which is provided by your tourist visa. If you consider prolonging your stay, you need to apply for a residency permit at local Immigration Office which allows you to reside in Northern Cyprus . Your work permit should be issued prior to arrival in North Cyprus.

For further information about North Cyprus and regarding visa requirements, please contact the nearest North Cyprus Embassy or Representative Office abroad.

Visa Requirements for South Cyprus

The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the airports of Larnaca and Paphos and the seaports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi and Paphos. If you travel to South Cyprus via North Cyprus then you have to cross the border checkpoints and have your visa paper form stamped upon departure from Northern Cyprus . Turkish mainland citizens are not allowed to enter South Cyprus . For those intending to be employed in the Republic of Cyprus the issue of an employment permit by the Migration officer and all the necessary documents are required prior to departure for South Cyprus . Visa requirements for entry to the Republic of Cyprus vary, but as of latest they remain as follows.

Sanya, China

Called the Hawaii of Asia, Sanya is a popular tourist destination located in the southern tip of the Chinese tropical island of Hainan. Located in Sanya, the Yalong Bay and the neighbouring Sanya Bay and Da Dong Hai Resort are regarded as the best beach in China. Enjoying the same latitude and similar weather conditions as Hawaii, the Sanya Beach in recent years has been the main attraction.
The water is clear, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds in it. Playing in the water with the tropical fish swimming around, swimmers can fully relax themselves. In order to protect the marine resource and environment, commercial fishing is forbidden here. With a long coastline and a tropical temperature throughout the year, this is a perfect resort to relax - and enjoy the sun, sea, sand, coconut trees, diving etc.

Sanya City is located at the southernmost tip of Hainan Island and to the east of Vietnam. Sanya City is the second largest city on Hainan Island covering an area of 1.919 sq. m with a population of 481,200 and having 19 bays and over 40 islets lying along a 209 kilometers coast line.
Hainan is often called the “the Hawaii of the East". In the distant past, the Chinese considered Hainan to be the place where the civilized world officially ended and a place fit only for convicts. Today Hainan is visited by many foreign and Chinese tourists. It is China's idyllic island paradise!

Sanya has many airlines & Sea routes based at the Phoenix Airport and Sanya Port respectively. It is only one hour flight from Hong Kong and Guangzhou, 2.5 hours flight from Shanghai, 3.5 hours flights from Beijing and 5 hours flight from Japan and Korea. Most tourists who come to Hainan China skip the commercialized capital of Haikou and make a beeline straight for Sanya China, the seaside city where all the good things about Hainan come together. Sanya is well known for its wonderful sunshine, white sandy beaches, fresh air and clear water all year round. It is the largest diving destination in the world as well as the most important destination for golf and meetings in China.
Sanya boasts the best air quality in China and ranks second in the world, next to Hawaii. Sanya Hainan has endless summer with an average temperature of 26°C. It is considered to be the most suitable city for people to live in.
As South China Sea laps the island's sandy shores, in Sanya Hainan, travelers will find three distinct bays: Yalong Bay, Dadonghai Bay and Sanya Bay. Yalong Bay offers the world-class hotels and resorts; Dadonghai beach area is brimming with local life. Sanya Bay is a relatively undiscovered tropical destination.
Through it's enticing to spend all your Sanya time sunbathing on the beach, the vicinity offers several interesting places. Sanya is noted for its mountains and hot spring and multi-ethnic culture. Sanya has blue sky, nice beachs, azure sea, and beautiful scenery to offer in the world.
Yalong Bay Sea Shell Museum, covering an area of over 3,000 square metres,
is located at Central Square of Yalong Bay National Resort. It is the first comprehensive sea shell museum in China, merging the shellfish and shell product display into an integral whole.

Yalong Bay Central Square is located at the center of the Yalong Bay National Resort. It covers an area of 7,100 square metres. The intensively landscaped Yalong Bay Central Square is the focal point of the resort along with reception area, restaurants, shopping arcade and public beach facilities.

Butterfly Park is located behind the Longtan Lakes of Yalong Bay, covers a total area of 1.5 hectares. It is a natural garden style tourist and scenic spot merging the popular science, butterfies admiring and shopping amenities. The large-scale exhibition hall occupying a floor space of over 3000 sq.m. with more than 500 kinds of specimens of butterflies on show, displays to visitors the wonderful insect world.

Beaches of Ibiza Spain

Go for a swim in the island's sea and sun

With over 18 Km. of beaches the island boasts some 56 different beach locations. These range from the wide open sandy beaches of the south west to intimate coves and bays of the north and west coast. In Formentera the beaches are predominantly sandy with breathtaking views over to Ibiza Eivissa Town Playa de Talamanca Playa Figueretas Playa d´en Bossa Sant Josep de sa Talaia Playa d´en Bossa Playa des Cavallet Playa de Las Salinas Playa d´es Codolar Bol Nou Cala Jondal Es Xarcu Porroig Playa des Cubells Cala Llentrisca Cala d´Hort Cala Carbó Cala Vadella Cala Molí Cala Tarida Cala Codolar Cala Conta Cala Bassa Port d´es Torrent		Cala Conta view Cala Conta coast

Sant Antoni de Portmany
Es Pouet
Playa de Sant Antoni o de S´Arenal
Caló des Moro
Cala Gració y Cala Grassioneta
Cala Salada

Santa Eulària del Riu
Playa de Santa Eulalia
Cala Llonga
Playa d´es Canar
Cala Llenya
Playa des Figueral
Playa de Can Martina
Cala Pada
Playa des Niu Blau
Cala Nova
Playa de S´Argamassa
Cala Boix
Cala Mastella
Playa del Río de Santa Eulalia
Calo de S´Alga
Canal d´en Martí (Pou des Lleó)
Aigua Blanca - Es Paller des Camp
Playa de S´Estanyol

Sant Joan de Labritja
Puerto de San Miguel, Cala des Moltons, Es Pas de s´Illa
Cala Xarraca
Cala de Portinatx
S´Illot des Renclí
Cala Xuclá
Cala d´en Serra
Cala de San Vicente
Cala de Benirrás

How to Get there:

Ferries and Flights

Ibiza is accesible by air and sea. Belpw are the contact numbers for the major airlines and ferry companies that serve the island

Satellite photo of Baleares

Carrier Contact Numbers

Iberia 902 400 500
Flights to the Iberian Peninsula and inter-islands

Spanair 902 13 14 15
Flights to the Iberian Peninsula

Ibiza Airport 971 809 900

Vueling España: 902 333 933

Air Berlin 902 320 737

Easy Jet

Condor 902 517 300

LTU 901 33 03 20

Thomson 91 414 14 81

First Choice

Jet2

Ibiza Ferries

Check flight and sea transport timetables we place at your disposal:

Trasmapi 971 312 071
Ferries Ibiza - Formentera - - Maritime Station Eivissa

Iscomar 902 119 128
Ferries to the Iberian Peninsula and inter-islands

Transmediterrania - Umafisa Lines 902 454 645
Ferries to the Iberian Peninsula

Balearia 902 160 180
Ferries to the Iberian Peninsula and inter-islands

Marítima de Formentera 971 32 22 10
La Savina - Formentera

Mediterránea Pitiusa 971 322 443

Inserco, S.C. Ltda. 971 322 210

Ibiza Boat Charter

Powerboats +34 971 341 759

Visitor Information

Situated in the south of the Balearic Islands in the Western Mediterranean, Ibiza has an area of 572 km2 (222 square miles), longest journey across the island is just 40 km (25 miles!), and a beautiful coast that stretches along 210 km . It is the third biggest island in the archipelago and, together with its small sister Formentera, it forms the "Pitiusas", a name given by the Greeks, meaning "islands of pine trees". Due to its convenient location in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the proximity of the African coast, Ibiza benefits from a continental, generally temperate climate, boasting dry summers with an average temperature of approximately 25-30º C (77- 86 ºF ), and damp, mild winters with little rain and an average temperature of 15- 20ºC (59-68º F), thus guarantying a pleasant stay all year round. As a historically strategic enclave in the Mediterranean, Ibiza has been home to a set of different cultures that left their influence throughout the centuries, resulting into a cultural contrast still perceptible on the island. The most cosmopolitan atmosphere becomes harmoniously intermingled with ancient traditions and the island's genuine landscape. With its wonderful climate, position in the Mediterranean, its excellent sunshine record and its historical heritage the island of Ibiza has everything to offer the tourist and the holiday maker. Useful phone numbers The following phone numbers may be useful during you stay in Ibiza - Town councils and public bodies: - Consell Eivissa i Formentera 971 195 900 - Town Council of Eivissa 971 397 500 - Town Council of Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 340 111 - Town Council of Santa Eulària del Riu 971 332 800 - Town Council of Sant Joan de Labritja 971 333 003 - Town Council of Sant Josep de sa Talaia 971 800 125 - Sant Francesc de Formentera 971 332 034 - Consulates: - Germany 971 315 763 - France 971 301 216 - Itay971 315 428 - Mónaco 971 793 449 - Netherlands 971 300 450 - United Kingdom and Northern Irland 971 301 818 - Emergencies: - Fireman Eivissa 971 313 030 - Fireman Formentera 112 - Forest Fire 112 - Ambulances- Accidents & Emergencies 971 191 009 / 971 192 262 - Ambulances- Red Cross 971 202 222 / 971 295 000 - Medical care centres - Insalud-emergencies 061 - Eivissa 971 391 177 / 971 391 616 - Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 345 102 - Sant Joan de Labritja 971 333 137 - Sant Josep de Sa Talaia 971 800 458 - Santa Eulària del Riu 971 332 453 / 971 339 050 - Formentera- Sant Francesc 971 332 357 / 971 332 369 - Hospitals - Can Misses 971 397 000 - Cas Serrer 971 392 960 - Cruz Roja 971 390 303 - Police Station 971 39 88 31 - Civil Guard Eivissa 971 30 11 00 - Civil Guard Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 34 05 02 - Civil Guard Sta. Eulària del Riu 971 33 02 27 - Civil Guard Sant Joan de Labritja 971 33 30 05 - Local Police 092 - State Police 091 - Civil Defence Organisation 971 31 37 13 - Turist information offices (OITs) - Eivissa 971 301 900 - Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 343 363 - Santa Eulària del Riu 971 330 728 - Sant Francesc de Formentera 971 332 057 - Transport: By sea - Transmediterránea - Umafisa Lines 902 454 645 - Balearia 902 160 180 - Gestión Naviera Sant Antoni 971 34 81 46 - Gestión Naviera Eivissa-Formentera 971 31 44 86 - Trasmapi-Sercomisa-Baleària 971 31 07 11 Taxi Stops - Taxis Sant Joan 971 33 30 33 - Taxis Santa Eulària 971 33 00 63 - Taxis Sant Antoni 971 34 00 74 - Taxis Aeropuerto 971 39 54 81 - Taxi Eivissa 971 39 84 83 - Taxi Sant Josep 971 39 83 40 - Taxi Sant Antoni 971 34 37 64 - Taxi Santa Eulària 971 33 30 33 By air - Iberia Reservation Service 902 400 500 - Airport Information 971 80 90 00 Ibiza island / Useful tips Use our tips below to help plan the perfect holiday in Ibiza: - Bear in mind the time of the year you're planning to visit the island. High season usually starts in middle June and finishes around the beginning of October. During that period, you'll find a more lively atmosphere, a hotter climate and a wider choice of entertainment. Our advice is to come any time during the months of April, May, June.but beware! In August, as you may well imagine, the island is very crowded and the island's resources become scarce. - Due to the same reason, take into account the opening and closing dates of hotels and main clubs. Not all hotels remain open all year long, and discos usually open only during high season months. -Public transport is quite limited in the island, so that we advise you to rent a car or a scooter, or alternatively check bus timetables before going out. Get out and about, don't spend every day at the hotel pool! - Select the accommodation choice that best suits your needs. There are hotels right at the heart of tourist areas, so that you'll have most services and facilities at hand; and there are other accommodation possibilities in quiet areas: rural tourism hotels or hotels located far from urban centres. There are also hotels for families or with a younger atmosphere, with a wider range of facilities,. source: http://www.toibiza.com/en

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Arraial D'ajuda - Bahia, Brazil

Arraial D'ajuda is located near Porto Seguro in the state of Bahia, it´s a rustic and elegant little city, with historical buildings and wonderful beaches.





This city is famous for it´s religious parties, some of the most tradicional are Saint Sebastian(20 January) and Saint Cosme and Saint Damian(September 27).
But the biggest is on August 15, it´s for a saint called Nossa Senhora D'ajuda it attracts thousands, tourists and locals to participate in this celebration.



There are too many beaches to list here but the most visiteds are Araçaí, Apaga Fogo, Canoas, Mucugê, Tororão e Pitinga. You´ll find all kinds of beaches there, even some nudism beaches.

While in the city there are inumerous activities for you, if you are into scuba diving there are operators there, they´ll take you to dive in Abrolhos(one of the most famous diving spot in Brazil). You´ll also find in the city, Lambada Classes and trekking trails.



The right place to be during the night is the "Broduei"(it´s pronounce is exactly like "Broadway"). There you´ll find bars and restaurants all over the street with all kinds of food(and I really mean all kinds, from Acarajé to Sushi) and live music. Besides that you also find there some people selling their handcrafts, a good souvenir to remember this paradise.



Here´s a little description of the most famous beaches. I took it from this site: http://www.bahia.com.br/viver_detalhe.asp?idl=5774&id=256

Apaga Fogo beach
It is good for swimming, fishing and nautical sports such as kayaks, windsurf and jet ski. The reefs form natural pools at low tides. After the ferryboat crossing,it is the first beach of Arraial d?Ajuda,on the right margin of Buranhém River.

Araçaípe beach
It is across from a private property. The sea is calm and there are natural pools due to the existence of reefs. There are many shells on the sand. A modern water park was built there.

Mucugê beach
It has calm waters with natural pools formed by the reefs. Good for swimming. It has beach kiosks.

Parracho beach
Due to its calm waters, it is very sought after by divers. Tourists can rent nautical equipment in kiosks.

Pitinga beach
One of the most beautiful beaches of Arraial, it has an inlet of strong waves. During the low tide, the tourists can swim in its natural pools. The sand is soft and there are some kiosks. There is a nudism area, on a calmer stretch in the south.

Taípe beach
It is a calm beach, isolated by high cliffs of up to 20 meters in height. Open sea, with big waves, good for fishing. Once it is a desert beach, Taípe is sought after by nudists and by turtles during the spawning season. Four kiosks offer bar and restaurant services, restrooms and a parking area. This beach has access for cars, before the bridge over Taípe River.