| Cyprus is located south of Turkey and southeast of | | | | and is plentiful with water sports |
| Greece, which accounts for the population of Cyprus | | | | Curium Beach |
| being Turkish and Greek, as well as both being Greek | | | | This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful |
| Orthodox Christian and Muslim. The national languages | | | | beaches in Cyprus. High above the beach is a Roman |
| are both Greek and Turkish. The history of the island | | | | Amphitheater that has been restored. From this |
| is fascinating and there are many historical sites to | | | | vantage you can watch the boats and water sports. |
| visit. Tourism is the largest industry in Cyprus and | | | | The sea can be very rough at times but the beaches |
| their most valuable resource is their beautiful beaches. | | | | are gentle and favorable for swimmers. This beach |
| The following is a list of the 10 best Cypriot beaches. | | | | can get a little crowded at times due to its popularity. |
| Diana Beach | | | | Pissouri Beach |
| This is an artificial sandy beach with a rocky bottom. | | | | This is a sandy shingle beach that is located in the |
| Get out those surf shoes folks when walking in the | | | | village of Pissouri. There is a full compliment of water |
| water here because of the rocky bottom. Sun beds | | | | sports offered and there is even a scuba diving |
| and umbrellas are available for rent here as well as | | | | school for those that are inclined to dive. This is a |
| scooters to get around. | | | | beach that is rarely over crowded except on the |
| Alagadi Turtle Beach | | | | weekends. |
| Alagadi Beach is a sandy beach with a rocky sea | | | | Governor's Beach |
| floor, however the water is shallow for quite a | | | | Located between Larnaca and Limassol, this is a |
| distance out making it great for swimming. Green | | | | shallow beach that is great for small children to play |
| turtles and Loggerhead turtles come up on the beach | | | | and swim. There is also a white rocks area that is |
| to lay their eggs during egg-laying season. During this | | | | beautiful with great fishing and sailing at this beach. |
| time a portion of the beach is closed off to tourists. | | | | Nissi Beach |
| Escape Beach | | | | Nissi Bay This is a beach located in the calm Nissi Bay, |
| This beach has been carefully maintained and for this | | | | which provides shelter from the wind. This beautiful |
| reason it is a favorite resort for families and singles | | | | beach comes with magnificent views as well as |
| alike. The fee to get into Escape Beach is 10YTL. | | | | having great, cafes, pubs, and a variety of water |
| There are all manner of water sports available here | | | | sports. |
| as well as volleyball. The nightlife is great here and | | | | Fig Tree Bay Beach |
| there are several outdoors discos with European DJ's. | | | | This beach is aptly named because of a lone Fig Tree |
| Protaras Beach | | | | that grows just up from the Beach. This is a very |
| This is the most popular beach in the Protaras | | | | popular beach in the Protaras District. Tourists find |
| municipality and there are a variety of water sports | | | | this beach difficult to locate as times because there |
| here for visitors to enjoy. | | | | are restaurants and hotels lining the beach. Look for |
| Ladies' Mile Beach | | | | the Salparo Hotel to the north and the Nausicaa |
| This is a golden sandy beach with shallow, clear, and | | | | Beach Hotel Apartments to the south. |
| very calm waters. This beach is very safe for kids | | | | |