Are you thinking about 2016 holidays? How about Cyprus, the island of the sun? This Mediterranean island attracts tourists every year and has what, a trail of beautiful beaches many of which are from Blue flag It is among its most precious treasures.
Summer can not miss the beach, the sea, the sun and beautiful landscapes to delight the gaze, relax, eat and drink. And nothing more. In this world of savage capitalism where we spend our time working we deserve that peace. So, if this Mediterranean island can be on your route this summer, here I leave you five beautiful beaches in Cyprus.
Coral Bay Beach
This beach proudly boasts the category of Blue flag. It is located in the Paphos region, in Pegeia, a well-known seaside resort on the island. Have five hundred meters long and it is very popular simply because it is so beautiful.
The beach is golden sand and there are many families with children because the sea is calm and peaceful thanks to the fact that two limestone piers enclose it. Sea, sand and on the other side a lot of vegetation complete the postcard and enhance its beauty. Being a popular beach it is organized so there are showers, public toilets, rooms to change clothes and you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas.
There are stalls that rent water sports equipment, bins to recycle garbage here and there and many restaurants, cafes, bars and stalls that sell fish only. And of course, there are many accommodation possibilities around. People arrive on foot, by bike, car or bus. There is a parking lot nearby and the bus stop is also close at hand. And a ramp is added in case you access with a wheelchair or with a child's stroller.
Konnos Beach
What color of the sea! Light blue with blue spots, a beauty. This beach It is located about four kilometers from Agia Napa, a well known seaside resort in Cyprus. We found it on the road, between Protaras and Cape Gkreko.
You have Meters long 200 and it has plenty of beauty and picturesque appearance. The sand is fine and golden and the waters are calm and they are sheltered from the winds so the swell is almost a caress. It has public restrooms, a place to change clothes in case you arrive by bus or without a bathing suit on, umbrellas and deckchairs are rented and he does not lack the Beach bar where music plays and fresh food and drinks are served.
From this beach you can go to the neighboring beaches And that is why small boats come and go and there is no shortage, on the beaches of the round, larger boats that carry tourists or divers. From the beach there are hotels whose rooms face the sea, and which must be a luxury, and nearby there are restaurants and mini-markets. In other words, it is a beach where you can go out and buy something, come back, come and go and spend the whole day.
You will also love the access to the beach and you will dedicate more than one photograph to it. It is a path lined with pine trees and vegetation that is just beginning and gives you a great view of the sea. And if you want to walk a bit from Konnos you can enter the National Forest Park, member of the Natura 2000 project in Europe, a good place to do trekking, and even, Diving.
In Konnos there is a lifeguard and first aid station only certain months in the year: April, May, September and October and between 9 am and 5 pm. In June, July and August it is between 10 am and 6 pm. How do you get to Konnos beach? On foot, by bike (that's my suggestion), or by car, but forget about the bus because there isn't one.
Gliki Nero Beach
Just one kilometer from the popular and busy beach resort of Agia Napa is this beautiful little beach called Gliki Nero. It has 250 meters long and reaches the Agia Napa Caves and the port area, another sight worth seeing.
As it is also a popular beach, it is organized with its visitors in mind and there are bathrooms and Sun loungers, umbrellas and water sports equipment are rented rather simple. Y there are kiosks and restaurants to eat around in addition to the fact that accommodations have also been located in the area.
With regard to the lifeguards, they are in summer between 10 am and 6 pm and April, May, September and October begin and end an hour before their service. It is a Blue Flag beach and is located in Ammochostos.
Santa Barbara Beach
This narrow pebble beach is in the spa of Agios Tychonas, in the district of Lemesos. Sand and rocks, rather, but more rocks than sand. The sea here is also calm because there is an artificial reef that stops the waves. That makes the place good to do too snorkeling and diving.
The ancient city of Amathunta, a port city, was situated near of the beach. There is a pretty scenic trail that goes through what remains of it. On a step or terrace, umbrellas and deckchairs, kiosks and restaurants have been placed and if your thing is to sunbathe, read and chat and not play with the sand, it is an ideal beach.
A no less important detail: It is a Blue Flag beach.
Pissorouri Beach
This pretty Cypriot beach is in the Lemesos area, about 30 kilometers from the city. In fact, it is the spa for all who live in it. The natural landscapes are beautiful and the beach is a pleasant stretch of golden sands mixed with small pebbles. The waters are generally quite calm and crystal clear and in the surroundings, if you walk a little, you will run into the white cliffs of Cabo Aspro. What pictures!
At one end of the beach there are small sandy coves and if you climb the cliff the views are the most beautiful: the horizon, the beach, sea birds and hopefully a sea turtle that comes to spawn.
Cyprus is a great summer destination so here too you have one organized beach It has bathrooms, place to change clothes and umbrellas and deck chairs for rent. There are five public trails, two of them are suitable for people with disabilities, and there is also a beach volleyball court and the possibility of doing water sports. Restaurants, kiosks and shops are near the beach but if not in the village of Pissoroui there is more variety and the best thing is that it is a more traditional place.
The bus does arrive here.