Nissi Beach

Nissi Beach is a popular beach in the Cyprus resort of Ayia Napa. The beach stretches for 500 meters, and the water is clean enough for the beach to be designated as a blue flag beach. The beach, which runs the length of its own cove, gets its name from the nearby small islet of Nissi. The uninhabited islet is easily accessible on foot through the shallow waters, and its location provides excellent shelter for the rest of the beach. Low-level local vegetation covers the islet.

Nissi Beach has become a popular destination for clubbers since 2002, thanks to live broadcasts of BBC Radio 1 Roadshow during the summer tourist season. Nissi Bay Beach Bar is a popular hangout for both locals and tourists, as it plays music throughout the day and hosts events such as foam parties and catwalks with guest DJs. There are water sports available, such as water skiing and windsurfing. There are also two public beach volleyball courts. Archaeological excavations along the bay's western borders revealed evidence of fire-lighting equipment dating back 12,000 years in 2005, indicating that the area could have been settled by the island's first humans.

With a ring of bustling cafés and restaurants, rentable sun loungers and shades, water sports operators, lifeguards, and freshwater showers, everything is available for a day of swimming and beach lounging.

Location: Ayia Napa, Cyprus