Situated in the resort town of Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Nissi Beach stretches for 500 metres along its own sheltered cove. This famous destination takes its name from the small, uninhabited islet of Nissi positioned just offshore. Travellers can easily walk across shallow waters to reach the islet, which is covered in low-level local vegetation and acts as a natural shelter for the main beach area.
The waters at Nissi Beach are exceptionally clean, earning the site a prestigious blue flag designation. The surrounding bay provides calm conditions ideal for spending time in the sea, while archaeological excavations along the western borders of the bay have revealed 12,000-year-old fire-lighting equipment, indicating the area may have been settled by the island's earliest human inhabitants.
Nissi Beach is a major hub for summer entertainment, drawing clubbers and music lovers from all over. Since 2002, the beach has hosted live broadcasts from the BBC Radio 1 Roadshow during the summer tourist season. The Nissi Bay Beach Bar remains a central hotspot for both locals and tourists, featuring music all day alongside organized events like foam parties, catwalks, and guest DJ sets.
Whether you are seeking energetic beach nightlife or outdoor recreation, Nissi Beach caters to lively crowds and active travellers. Visitors can enjoy water sports including water-skiing and windsurfing, or play games on the two beach volleyball courts that are open to the public. It is an ideal spot for partygoers, water sports enthusiasts, and day-trippers exploring Cyprus.
01 Highlights & things to do
What makes this stretch of coast worth the trip — from the water to the walks, wildlife and the views.
Compiled from Wikipedia · conditions vary with weather, tides and the season.
Beach map & the area
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02 Getting there
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Town | Located in the resort of Ayia Napa, Cyprus. |
Getting there · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · always double-check access & ferries
03 Best time to visit & the water
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Summer tourist season | Summer | Features live program transmissions from the BBC Radio 1 Roadshow and a vibrant event atmosphere. |
Conditions vary with weather, tides & season · Last updated: 2026-09-12
Good to know
- The beach has been awarded blue flag status for its clean water.
- You can walk on foot through shallow waters to reach the uninhabited islet of Nissi.
- Two beach volleyball courts are open for public use.
- Water sports such as windsurfing and water-skiing are readily available on site.