THE MONASTERY

Agia Napa Monastery is the medieval archaeological landmark of Agia Napa. The Monastery was built around 1500A.D. but inside the old church lies a cave which suggests it may have been used as place of worship during much earlier period.
The Monastery is dedicated to Virgin Mary because according to a local legend, an original icon of Virgin Mary, was found by a hunter in the cave. The Monastery originated as a women's convent, converted to a monastery and then, in 1978, became an Ecumenical Conference Center.

The cicemon outside the monastery is believed to be more than 600 years old. This tree with the he size has its own part in the history of Agia Napa. Under its leaves the Greek 1963 Nobel Prize Winner wrote some of its great poems dedicated to Agia Napa and which made famous all over the world. He was the first one to see the real beauty of the area, when Again Napa was just a picturesque fishing village.

BEACHES

Agia Napa legitimately claims one of the most exceptional coastlines in the Mediterranean. Crystal clear waters, golden sugary sands and delightful sunshine make bathing sheer bliss for those of all ages. But what is also very important and significant is that all Agia Napa's beaches has been awarded the Blue Flag of Europe. The Blue Flag is annually awarded to Beaches and Marinas that comply with a list of criteria set by the International Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), ranging from water quality to environmental education and information to beach/marina area management and safety. Eleven (11) beaches in Agia Napa, have been awarded the Blue Flag, proving the quality of the waters, the safety and the services offered. This means that all public beaches in the Agia Napa area have been awarded the Blue Flag.

The 11 beaches with the Blue Flag are:
Kermia, Ammos tou Kambouri, Gliki Nero, Pantachou, Katsarka, Vathia Gonia, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Lanta, Makronissos, Agia Thekla.