Ayia Napa
Information on Ayia Napa
This resort is located at the far eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus. Geographically, Ayia Napa lies near Cape Greco at the eastern part of Cyprus, just south of Famagusta and forms part of a larger area known as Kokkinochoria.
The name Ayia Napa is derived from a Venetian-era monastery of the same name, located in the centre of the town. The word "Ayia" (Agia) means "holy" in Greek. The word 'Napa' is archaic and it means "wooded - valley". In ancient times the area surrounding the town was covered with thick forest.
