Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa — Free Beach in Cyprus

Nissi BeachPowder-white sand and luminous shallow water with a little islet you can wade out to across a natural sandbar — the postcard beach of Ayia Napa, free to walk on year-round.Type: Beach · Area: Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa & Protaras · Best time: Summer · Entry: FreeVisiting Nissi BeachNissi Beach is Ayia Napa's iconic beach — powder-soft white sand and shallow turquoise water with a small islet you can wade out to across a sandbar. It's the heart of the resort's summer beach scene.Getting thereJust west of Ayia Napa centre; signed and walkable from much of the resort.ParkingPaid and free parking behind the beach (it fills fast in summer).Best time to goSummer for the full scene; arrive early for a sunbed and calm water before the music starts.Local tips

Wade across the sandbar to the little Nissi islet.

It's famous for beach parties and foam events in peak season.

Quieter neighbouring beaches (Limanaki, Sandy Bay) are a short walk away.

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