Agia Napa Aqueduct

One of the most important monuments preserved within the boundaries of the Agia Napa municipality. The Aqueduct supplied the monastery and the whole region with water for hundreds of years. The monument in its present state of preservation is an alteration of the original Roman aqueduct, occurred during the Frankish period when the monastery was built. The source of the water is to be found somewhere on the Northeastern hills of Agia Napa. Up to the year 1974 the original visible route of the channel was marked by a barrel-shaped structure at the locality of ‘Mana tou Nerou’, known traditionally as the House of the Greeks. From that point the aqueduct ran all the way to the monastery following the natural contours of the bedrock.

• Address:

  Kryou Nerou Street, Agia Napa

Agia Napa Harbour

The picturesque Agia Napa Harbour is undoubtedly one of the main features of the town, after the Medieval Monastery and Cape Greco. The harbour is equiped with pedestrian lanes which lead to the two lighthouses. Colourful and typically picturesque, the area around the harbour includes an open theatre, fountains, quaint cafes, fish taverns and restaurants. The ambiance around the harbour is a real ornament and it is rightfully classified among the most contemporary and picturesque harbours in Cyprus. Many decades ago, the harbour was just a small bay with a few fishing boats. In the beginning of the 70s, the first breakwater was constructed which basically marked the beginning of the current development of the harbour. Nowadays, the Harbour is fully renovated with a large fleet of fishing boats, speed boats, sailboats and cruise ships.

Agia Napa Monastery

A landmark in the heart of Agia Napa, the Monastery is the most important sight in town. It is easily accessible to all visitors, as it is located in the central square, about two kilometres away from the Harbour. Among some of the well known visitors of the monastery was the Greek Nobel laureate Giorgos Seferis, who was astounded by the beauty he faced when he visited the place. He decided to dedicate a hymn to the Monastery, and thus wrote the poem "Agia Napa B" which can be found in his collection of poems “Emerologio Katastromatos C” (Logbook III). There is an uncertainty as to when the Monastery was initially built. The cave, the hiding place and the well, witness the presence of a Christian community there since the Byzantine years (11th century). The first element of the temple (13th–14th century) was built during the Frankish period, while the rest of the Monastery was completed during the 15th century. However, the Monastery as it stands nowadays is a construction of the 15th century, a time during which Cyprus was under the Venetian regime.

• Opening hours:

  Winter: daily 9am–3pm. Summer: daily 9am–9pm

Agioi Anargyroi Chapel

The chapel is found on the Eastern side of the town and is devoted to Agios Kosmas and Agios Damianos, or the Omosianoi Saints as they called them, both doctors who treated and cured patients without receiving any payment. According to legend, during their journeys in the area, they faced rough seas and their boat was carried away into a cave which has since been turned into a chapel. At a later stage, the new chapel was built on the rock right above the cave. The Saints’ blessed water “Agiasma” is found in the cave under the rock. Church services are held on the 1st of July and the 1st of November.

• Address:

  Cape Greco Area, Agia Napa

Bridge of Lovers

The natural rock structure is located just south of the Sculpture Park. The crystal clear waters of the Cape Greco sea shore are amazing. They seem to be like blue mirrors reflecting the sun's light and they provide the perfect backdrop for photos.

Cape Greco National Forest Park

Explore the multitude of intriguing nature trails lined with pine trees and a diverse botanical splendour whilst pausing to take in the spectacular views from the sea cliffs looking down to the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Many benches are spread out along these trails to take a break from the walk and admire the surroundings in stillness. One of these nature trails forms part of the European Long Distance Trail E4, running from Cyprus to Gibraltar. Then there’s the Aphrodite nature trail which stretches 2 km along the North-East coast of Cape Greco which doubles up as a Cultural Route due to the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite. A lovely monument to visit is the tiny white washed church of Agoi Anargyroi, with steps that lead down to the sea where there is a place where Holy water runs. Another trail leads to the ‘Cyclops’ cave where there is a picnic site close by. Cycle paths are strewn throughout. Cyprus has the ideal climate for cycling all year round with low annual rainfall and light winds. Nine–metre high limestone cliffs have caves which have been hewn by Mother Nature. Taking a boat trip along the coast you will see that they are really striking, which is why they have been aptly named the ‘Palaces’. Cape Greco has warm sea temperatures ranging from 16 to 28 degrees and visibility reaching up to 40 metres. For this reason, as well as for the wonderful scenery and the marine life, this area is very popular with divers.

• Address:

  Cape Greco National Forest Park, Agia Napa