Cyprus is well known for its beautiful coasts with sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Each city on the island has its own beauty and displays a small piece of paradise. From Paphos to Larnaca the coast is filled with hundreds of beaches for you to experience.

For those who choose Cyprus for their holidays, or prefer the sea for their outings, there are 160 official beaches that have been approved by the Central Beach Committee. A large number of these offer services to their visitors, accommodating families, couples and more secluded nudist - gay beaches. A number of them, can also accommodate residents with wheelchair accessibility, while there are also some which are dog friendly beaches.

Being an island, Cyprus is not an industrial country. It is tourist country and its economy is based on tourism, an area which it has managed to develop greatly over the years. Cyprus has managed to keep its shores and coasts clean with an impressive 59 blue flag beaches on the island. Moreover, according to The European Environment Agency and the European Commission, Cyprus is in the second place in Europe for the cleanest beaches.

The beaches differ from coast to coast, with unique characteristics according to the area, the colour of the sand and the water. The sea life in the area, the facilities the beach has to offer, the water sports available, its popularity and its isolation are all important criteria for choosing a particular beach.

Out of the 160 official beaches on the island, 112 are expected to have a large number of visitors as it is determined by the officials, taking into consideration the trends that existed during the past, added facilities or other promotional measures.There are organised beaches in all the municipalities in Cyprus, with the largest number of them being in the area of Agios Tychonas with 36 beaches in total. There are over 40 beaches located in the Ammochostos district where 22 are situated in Paralimni, 19 in Ayia Napa and one is in Sotira. The Paphos district has 16 organised beaches with sunbeds, umbrellas and equipment for water sport.

There are very large beaches which have golden sand, clean water and facilities. The largest beach in Cyprus is located in Ayia Napa and in particular in the area of Glyki Nero Bay that has 1.500 sunbeds, while another 810 sunbeds are situated at Nissi Beach. Ayia Napa has many other beaches filled with sunbeds such as Makronisos Beach that has 660 sunbeds, Vathia Gonia with 610 sunbeds and Pantachou which has 670 sunbeds. The beaches in the Paralimni area are Fig Tree Bay and Mykonos-Flamingo which have 600 sunbeds accordingly. The two beaches in Larnaca are Mackenzie and Finikoudes with 1086 and 1006 sunbeds accordingly. A large number of sunbeds are also situated at Coral Bay in Peyia with 724 sunbeds.

In total there are 14 Blue Flag Beaches that are situated in Ayia Napa. The Blue Flag award is granted to the beaches that comply with a series of criteria such as the quality of water, environmental education and information, as well as the security and correct management of the beach. More specifically the Blue Flag is awarded to a beach which is clean, has clean water, partake in waste management programs, provide clean toilets, feature lifeguards with first aid equipment, offer facilities for people with wheelchair disabilities, provide information for protected and sensitive neighbouring areas and potential pollution risk, as well as offer environmental activities.

In addition, if you are interested to find some the top 10 then read our article for the Top 10 beaches in Cyprusaccording to our ranking preference.

The list below provides information (location, district, facilities available) on all of the beaches that exist on the island. You may use the map to locate the beach you want or use the categorised list below to find out more about Cyprus beaches.

Cyprus Beaches photos: 
Nissi beach
Nissi beach

Cyprus beaches map

Cyprus beaches by location (district)

Anassa beach

The Anassa beach took its name from the hotel which is built there, the Anassa Hotel. The road where the hotel and the surrounding area, ...

Agia Varvara Beach (Santa Barbara Beach), Limassol

The Agia Varvara Beach or Santa Barbara Beach as it is known, is located in the Limassol district. More specifically it is situated in area ...

Agios Georgios Alamanou Beach

Agios Georgios Alamanos Beach is located in Limassol Cyprus. It is a beautiful and popular sandy beach with crystal-clear waters, offering v...

Agios Theodoros beach

The beach of Agios Theodoros is located in the Larnaca district and it is a quiet small place with thin golden sand. In addition, fresh f...

Akti Olympion Beach

The Akti Olympion beach is large with a width of 40 metres and approximately 2 kilometres length. The municipality of Limassol has made this...

Alaminos Beach

Alaminos beach is located along the shore of Larnaca and Kiti. This beach is almost hidden from common view and can easily be missed but&nbs...

Alykes Beach

Alykes Beach is situated in the centre of the tourist area in Kato Paphos between the beaches of the Municipal Baths and Vrisoudia B. I...

Ammos tou Kambouri beach

The Ammos tou Kambouri beach is a small natural bay between the sea caves of Ayia Napa and Cavo Greco. Until a few years ago the be...

Aorati Beach

Aoratoi beach is located in the area of Pyrgos in Limassol where there are charming places to stay. It is a sandy beach with sunbeds and ...

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Ammos tou Kambouri beach

The Ammos tou Kambouri beach is a small natural bay between the sea caves of Ayia Napa and Cavo Greco. Until a few years ago the be...

Armyropigado beach (Scouts beach)

The Armyropigado beach or Scouts beach is located in the Kappari area of Protaras and has a length of 100 metres and a width of 30 metres. ...

Ayia Thekla Beach

Nestled on the enchanting shores of Ayia Napa , Cyprus, Ayia Thekla Beach beckons travelers to indulge in the tranquility and natural beauty...

Ayia Triada Beach, Paralimni

The Ayia Triada Beach (Αγία Τριάδα) or Trinity Beach as it is called in English, is situated in the Paralimni area in the Ammochos...

Blue Lagoon - Ayia Napa

If the Mediterranean Sea were to have a crown jewel, it might well be the Blue Lagoon located near Protaras in Cyprus. Known for its crystal...

De costa beach

De costa beach is a small, not well known beach without sand and it is located in the area of Protaras. This beach is considered as...

Ellines beach (Althea)

Ellines beach is a small and isolated beach in the area of Protaras behind the Louis Althea Beach Hotel. It is not well known but it is a...

Fig Tree Bay, Protaras

Cyprus is known for its stunning beaches and picturesque coastlines, but one that stands out above the rest is Fig Tree Bay in Protaras. Loc...

Glyki Nero - Grecian bay

Glyki Nero or Grecian Bay beach is one of the main beaches in Ayia Napa with crystal clear waters. This beach, is the one closest to the cen...

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Agios Theodoros beach

The beach of Agios Theodoros is located in the Larnaca district and it is a quiet small place with thin golden sand. In addition, fresh f...

Alaminos Beach

Alaminos beach is located along the shore of Larnaca and Kiti. This beach is almost hidden from common view and can easily be missed but&nbs...

CESSAC beach

The CESSAC beach is located next to the Dekelia British base where the sea road finishes. It is a public beach with a thin strip of sand. Th...

Dasoudi Beach (Dhekelia) - Larnaca

Dhekelia Beach, located in Larnaca, is a hidden gem that offers a serene and picturesque coastal escape. Nestled between the azure waters of...

Dhekelia Beach

The beach of Dhekelia is the largest sandy beach in Larnaca. The beach has the largest collection of hotels in Larnaca and they all have a v...

Faros Beach - Larnaca

Faros Beach, also known as Faros Blue Flag Beach, is a popular coastal destination located in the city of Larnaca, Cyprus. It is situated in...

Finikoudes Beach

Finikoudes beach is located in the town of Larnaca and is considered as one of the most famous beaches in southern Cyprus. The heart of the ...

Galu Beach

It is located on the Larnaca-Dekelia road and is a graphic beach which is surrounded by trees and greenery. Galu beach is certainly one of t...

Kastella Beach, Larnaca

Kastella Beach is located near  Mackenzie Beach near the Fishing Shelter  in the Larnaca district. In particular, it is about a 15...

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Agia Varvara Beach (Santa Barbara Beach), Limassol

The Agia Varvara Beach or Santa Barbara Beach as it is known, is located in the Limassol district. More specifically it is situated in area ...

Agios Georgios Alamanou Beach

Agios Georgios Alamanos Beach is located in Limassol Cyprus. It is a beautiful and popular sandy beach with crystal-clear waters, offering v...

Akti Olympion Beach

The Akti Olympion beach is large with a width of 40 metres and approximately 2 kilometres length. The municipality of Limassol has made this...

Aorati Beach

Aoratoi beach is located in the area of Pyrgos in Limassol where there are charming places to stay. It is a sandy beach with sunbeds and ...

Aphrodite Beach, Agios Tychonas

The Aphrodite Beach is located in the area of Agios Tychonas in the Limassol  district and its grey sand begins from the Four Seasons H...

Armonia Beach

The Armonia beach is an ideal place for relaxation so that is also where the name is from. The beach is sandy and is located in Agios Tyc...

Avdimou Bay Beach

The Avdimou Bay Beach is located to the south of the Avdimou Village in the Limassol district. Nestled between the cities of Limassol and Pa...

Blueberry Beach, Limassol

Blueberry Beach is located in the area of Amathounta, near Ancient Amathus  in the Limassol  district. More specifically it is sit...

Castella Beach, Limassol

Castella Beach is located in the Ayios Tychonas area in the Limassol district. It is also called La Isla beach due to the La Isla restaur...

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Anassa beach

The Anassa beach took its name from the hotel which is built there, the Anassa Hotel. The road where the hotel and the surrounding area, ...

Alykes Beach

Alykes Beach is situated in the centre of the tourist area in Kato Paphos between the beaches of the Municipal Baths and Vrisoudia B. I...

Baths of Aphrodite Beach

Nestled amidst the scenic splendor of Cyprus, the Bath of Aphrodite Beach stands as a timeless testament to the island's rich mythology and ...

Blue lagoon Beach, Akamas

Located on the western coast of Cyprus, the Blue Lagoon in Paphos is a hidden gem that boasts some of the most stunning natural scenery in t...

Coral Bay

Coral Bay is the main bay of the Peyia coast in the Paphos district. It is situated southwest of the Peyia community, around 1,5 kilometres ...

Dasoudi beach (Polis Chrysochous)

Dasoudi beach is located in Polis Chrysochous in the Paphos district. It is positioned in a natural location with panoramic views of Chrysoc...

Faros Beach (Lighthouse), Paphos

Nestled along the southwestern coast of Cyprus, Faros Beach in Paphos offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and rich history. With it...

Geroskipou Beach

Geroskipou Beach, also known as Riccos Beach, is a charming coastal destination located near the town of Geroskipou in Paphos Cyprus. This b...

Gialia Beach - Gialia Village

The Gialia beach is located in the village of Gialia , outside of Polis Chrysochous in the Paphos district. It is a large beach that has ...

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