Ayia Napa Harbour beats any beach day

Oi, oi, snap-happy beach bum! 😎 Alright, listen up, mate! If you’ve had your fill of toasting your buns at Nissi Beach (lovely as it is), I’ve got a proper treat for you. How about we shake things up with a cheeky jaunt to Ayia Napa Harbour? (Go on, say ‘yes’… 😉) Lovely jubbly! Spoiler alert: it’s hands down one of the top things to do in Cyprus!

Hop on bus 101 from Nissi Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ8+HP) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 10 mins. That’s about 3 km or a tad over 1.5 miles in old money.

Picture this: you’re sitting at a cosy waterfront restaurant, tucking into the catch of the day (much fancier than your local chippy), while watching the colourful fishing boats bob about in the turquoise waters.

Fancy a bit of a cheeky boat trip? 😜🛥️🎉 (Go on, say ‘yes’… 😉) Lovely jubbly! Hop aboard one of the posh yachts! Just don’t expect the captain to serve you a proper cuppa. 🫖🍵

Stomach rumbling for some top-notch sea bass, fresh off the boat? 🍽️🐟😋 (You know what do. Go on, say ‘yes’ again… 😉) Lovely jubbly! 

Better shift yourself — the best tables down by Ayia Napa Harbour are going like hot cakes! Blink and you’ll be stuck with takeaway. 😂🥁😉

PS Make sure to send your mates back home a cheeky snap of you living it up in Ayia Napa. That’ll show them what they’re missing out on while they’re queuing at Tesco in the rain! 😂🥁😉

Ayia Napa Harbour: the ultimate 2025 FAQ guide

Last updated on 18 December 2025

Grab yourself a cuppa — this one’s a 12 mins read

Your questions, my answers — no fluff, mate! 

How to get to Ayia Napa Harbour?

Hop on Bus 101 from Nissi. Hop off at fish-roundabout.

A photo of the zebra crossing at 1st October street leading to Ayia Napa Harbour. Supermarket visible in the background.
Detailed directions: about a 6 mins stroll from Ayia Napa Harbour bus stop. Cross the zebra crossing like a proper holidaymaker on a mission, then leg it down to the Med (Google Maps Code: X2J3+W5). — Pic © Markus Krenn

Bus to Ayia Napa Harbour?

Hop on Bus 102 from ProtarasHop off at harbour roundabout

Hey, Google, explain ‘summer bliss’… scratch that, Ayia Napa Harbour just did. 🤩🔝🔥 — Vid © AdobeStock 

Public transport to Ayia Napa Harbour?

Hop on Bus 101 from Nissi BeachHop off after roundabout

A photo of the shopping street leading to Ayia Napa Harbour. Souvenir shops and restaurants along the way.
Spotted: one brave soul on the shopping street to Ayia Napa Harbour (before the selfie sticks arrive). 😂🥁😉 — Pic © Markus Krenn

How to get from Ayia Napa Square to Ayia Napa Harbour?

~15 mins walk. Go down to the Med (Google Maps X2J3+W5). 

Ayia Napa Square to Harbour directions?

Go down to the Med (Google Maps X2J3+W5). ~15 mins walk.  

A photo of two colourful fishing boats with visible fishing gear on deck at Ayia Napa Harbour.
POV: when your ‘office view’ is the Med and your daily grind means untangling nets at Ayia Napa Harbour. 🎣🚤 — Pic © AdobeStock

Best boat trips from Ayia Napa Harbour?

Routes are similar. Boats & prices? All kinds. Shop around.

A photo of a queue of holidaymakers waiting to board an excursion boat at the pier of Ayia Napa Harbour.
POV: a proper queue for a boat trip at Ayia Napa Harbour (fake it till you yacht it!). 😂🥁😉 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Is Ayia Napa Harbour worth visiting?

Yes! Fab viewstop-notch grub and cracking boat trips

Ayia Napa Harbour vibes: where the ‘boat parties’ involve nets, not DJs (and somehow still outshine your mate’s stag do). 🙂😂🤣 — Vid © Markus Krenn

Restaurants near Ayia Napa Harbour?

Top-notch grub down at the harbour — eatery, tavern & pub.

Views? Check. A proper pint? Check. Grub? You bet. Ayia Napa Harbour Pub’s got the hols holy trinity. 🛥️➕🍺➕🍽️🐟🟰😋 — Vid © Markus Krenn

Parking at Ayia Napa Harbour?

Free car park right next to harbour (Google Maps: X2J2+P96).

A photo of the Ayia Napa Harbour pub, showing off its exterior. Free parking just behind the pub.
Behind the Ayia Napa Harbour pub: a free car park. Ideal for designated drivers. Saints, the lot of them. 😂🚙🅿️ — Pic © Markus Krenn

Ayia Napa Harbour vs. Ayia Napa Marina?

Fishing harbour vs. posh marina? Dead heat. Do both! (~7km)

A photo of a queue of holidaymakers waiting to board an excursion boat at the pier of Ayia Napa Harbour.
POV: Ayia Napa Harbour pier’s an unofficial TikTok stage. Just a heads up: one slip and you’re viral for the wrong reason. 😂🥁😉 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Can you swim at Ayia Napa Harbour?

~1 min stroll from harbour to Limanaki Beach (~59m/~194ft).

A stunning photo of Limanaki Beach, which is right next to Ayia Napa Harbour. Excursion boats and the Med in the background.
POV: Ayia Napa Harbour views sorted. Next up: sandy toes at Limanaki Beach because every holidaymaker deserves a proper break. 🇨🇾🏖️🌴 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Best sunset spots at Ayia Napa Harbour?

Picturesque sunset spot at Ayia Napa Harbour on the pier.

A fab sunset photo of the small unmanned lighthouse on the pier at Ayia Napa Harbour. The Med is visible in the background.
Ayia Napa Harbour at sunset: proof that size doesn’t matter when you’ve got a glow-up like this. Sorry Big Ben, this one’s the dog’s bollocks. 🤩🔝⚓️ — Pic © AdobeStock

Fishing at Ayia Napa Harbour?

Skip harbour. Try Mandi Beach Pier (~9 mins walk to Nissi)

A photo of fabulous Mandi Beach Pier near Ayia Napa Harbour — perfect for fishing with stunning Mediterranean views.
POV: Ayia Napa Harbour is for pics. Mandi Beach Pier is for fishing tales. 🐠🎣🐟 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Is Ayia Napa Harbour free?

Yes! Ayia Napa Harbour is completely free to enter.

A photo of loads of colourful fishing boats at Ayia Napa Harbour. Fabulous excursion pirate ship visible in the background.
Ayia Napa Harbour vibes: where pirate ships are fake but the yacht envy is painfully real. 🤩🛥️🚤 — Pic © AdobeStock

Best time to visit Ayia Napa Harbour?

Golden hours winsunrise/sunset. Skip midday — too hot!

A pic of 4 fishing boats at Ayia Napa Harbour. The fishing gear is visible on deck. Excursion boats visible in the background
Proper fishing boats at Ayia Napa Harbour: where the real ‘catch of the day’ involves zero Insta filters and 100% salty Cypriot charm. 🤩🚤🎣 — Pic © AdobeStock

Is Ayia Napa Harbour good for kids?

Ideal for a family day out! Wear swimwear for boat trips!

Picture of the “Family — the Guarantee of Peace” monument. It shows a family working together, holding up a globe.
“Family — the Guarantee of Peace Monument” at Ayia Napa Harbour (Google Maps Code X2M3+39). Hols diplomacy at its finest. Even a wobbly globe feels lighter when you share the load with your family. 😂🥁😉 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Are dogs allowed at Ayia Napa Harbour?

No dogs allowed at Ayia Napa Harbour. Cheeky cats rule here

A photo of a cute tuxedo cat eating a treat close to Ayia Napa Harbour. The turquoise Med is visible in the background
This cheeky tuxedo cat is a proper deal maker. She set me back two treats for this purrfect pic. Fair warning: Ayia Napa Harbour cats know their worth. 😻📸 — Pic © Markus Krenn

How long to spend at Ayia Napa Harbour?

Allow 1-2h for pics or 4h for a boat trip. Stunning views!

A photo of the stunning harbour square leading to Ayia Napa Harbour. Souvenir shops and restaurants along the way.
Ayia Napa Harbour Square is fab for soaking up some culture (or just pretending you’re cultured while secretly planning your next grub spot). 😂🥁😉 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Is Ayia Napa Harbour wheelchair accessible?

Yes! Paved surfaces & ramps make it wheelchair-friendly.

Pic of the “Battle of Ayia Napa” monument at Ayia Napa Harbour, with a giant anchor, musket & a bronze flag of unclear origin
“Battle of Ayia Napa Monument” at Ayia Napa Harbour (Google Maps Code X2J3+V38). Here’s a bit of history for you: the battle was won by the heroic Greeks 🇬🇷 back in 1826. 🪖🇬🇷🎖️ And now for the important bit: these days, the only thing under fire is your skin. 😂🥁😉 Lather it up with SPF 50. — Pic © Markus Krenn

Are there toilets at Ayia Napa Harbour?

~8 mins walk to free clean loos (Google Maps Code XXJX+QQ).

A photo of the Icarus Statue made of metal at Ayia Napa Harbour promenade. Icarus is wearing wings and looking up at the sky.
BREAKING NEWS: Icarus hanging around at Ayia Napa Harbour promenade… just not too close to the dodgy sun this time. 😂🥁😉 (Google Maps Code XXJX+WMV) — Pic © Markus Krenn

Is Ayia Napa Harbour pushchair friendly?

Yes! Paved surfaces & ramps make it pushchair-friendly.

A pic of the Fisherman of Ayia Napa Statue at Ayia Napa Harbour square. The bronze fisherman is busy mending his fishing net.
“Ayia Napa Fisherman Statue” at Ayia Napa Harbour square (Google Maps Code X2J2+WVC). Here’s a bit of history for you: before the selfie sticks and excursion boats arrived, there were fishing nets and calloused hands at Ayia Napa Harbour. And now for the important bit: Ayia Napa Harbour Pub’s got a proper Strongbow cider. 😋🍺 — Pic © Pixabay/dimitrisvetsikas1969

Are there drinking fountains at Ayia Napa Harbour?

No! ~30 mins walk to next one (Google Maps Code XXPP+349).

What time does Ayia Napa Harbour open?

Open 24/7 — no boat trips after dark! Just pub & eatery.

A pic of the Ayia Napa Mermaid Statue at Limanaki Beach. The stone mermaid is wearing sunglasses like a proper holidaymaker.
A mermaid in sunnies catching rays like a proper holidaymaker on a mission. Only at Ayia Napa Harbour would even statues think they need sunnies. 🤩🧜‍♀️ (Google Maps Code X2J3+XF) — Pic © Markus Krenn

Is Ayia Napa Harbour safe?

Yes! Ayia Napa Harbour is safe day and night.

How to get to Ayia Napa Harbour by bus?

How to get your bum to Ayia Napa Harbour: hop on bus 101 from WaterWorld — Ancient Greece-themed waterpark (Google Maps Plus Code XWPX+Q97) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 20 mins. That’s about 6 km or a tad over 3.5 miles in old money. 

How to get your bum to Ayia Napa Harbour: hop on bus 101 from Makronissos Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ4+C65) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 15 mins. That’s about 5 km or a tad over 3 miles in old money. 

How to get your bum to Ayia Napa Harbour: hop on bus 101 from Landa Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ6+G8P) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 15 mins. That’s about 4 km or a tad over 2.5 miles in old money. 

How to get your bum to Ayia Napa Harbour: hop on bus 101 from Nissi Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ8+HP) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 10 mins. That’s about 3 km or a tad over 1.5 miles in old money. 

How to get your bum to Ayia Napa Harbour: hop on bus 101 from Vathia Gonia Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQP+8V) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 10 mins. That’s about 1 km or a tad over 1 mile in old money.

How to get your bum to Ayia Napa Harbour: hop on bus 102 from Ayia Napa Square (Google Maps Plus Code X2Q2+85) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 5 mins. That’s about 1 km or a tad over half a mile in old money.

How to get your bum to Ayia Napa Harbour: hop on bus 102 from stop 102 in Protaras (Google Maps Plus Code 2364+JP2) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Harbour in under 25 mins. That’s about 13 km or a tad over 8 miles in old money. Stop 102 is right by Fig Tree Bay beach. 

Bus from Nissi Beach to Ayia Napa Harbour

Hop on bus 101 from Nissi Beach and Bob’s your uncle. 

Your trusty bus 101 trundles along Nissi Avenue, picking up holidaymakers at Makronissos Beach, Landa Beach, Nissi Beach (your stop), Vathia Gonia Beach, then straight to Ayia Napa Harbour. Job done!

Alright, listen up, mate. After Vathia Gonia Beach stop things are about to get proper interesting! When your trusty bus 101 swings into that roundabout with the cracking fish sculpture, it’s time to get your game face on and prep for your stop!

Have a gander at the snap below. That’s the roundabout you’re looking for. Rather swish, isn’t it?

A stunning photo of Ayia Napa’s Cuddling Fish Roundabout, which is just a hop, skip and jump from Ayia Napa Harbour.
Bus hack: Ayia Napa’s “Cuddling Fish Roundabout” is the only landmark you need to know to find the harbour entrance (Google Maps Code X2M2+7FH). 🚍🧭🔍 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Time to shine, mate! Give that stop button a cheeky press and Bob’s your uncle. Hop off after the Cuddling Fish Roundabout (before your trusty bus huffs and puffs up that hill to Ayia Napa Square). 

Accidentally hopped off at the hilltop (Ayia Napa Square)? No worries! You’re just a hop, skip and a jump from Ayia Napa Harbour. Simply toddle downhill towards the sea — couldn’t be easier if you tried. 

Not keen on playing scout with directions? Chuck your mobile into action! It’ll be your local guide, smooth as you like.

Apple Maps? Bless it — it tries. But trust me, even your iPhone wants you to use Google! 😂🥁😉

Top tip: Google Maps knows Ayia Napa better than your local chippy knows cod ‘n’ chips. Bang in X2J3+W5 and let the tech sort it out. 🧭🔍

Ayia Napa Harbour car park?

Free parking at Ayia Napa Harbour. Bang in X2J2+P96 into Google Maps and let the tech do the heavy lifting. 🧭🗺️🚙

Have a cracking drive and make sure to snap loads of pics at Ayia Napa Harbour — it’s a belter!

A pic of the Mermaid of Ayia Napa Statue. She’s playing her harp at the harbour entrance. Azure sky visible in the background
Fab “Mermaid of Ayia Napa Statue” at Ayia Napa Harbour entrance (Google Maps Code X2J2+PXJ). And let me tell you, she’s more photogenic than you after a few cheeky cocktails! 😂🥁😉 — Pic © Markus Krenn

Ayia Napa Harbour — easily one of the top things to do in Cyprus

In a nutshell: when Nissi Beach hits the hay, head to Ayia Napa Harbour. It’s easily one of the top things to do in Cyprus — cracking views, top-notch grub and more hols snaps ops than you can shake a selfie stick at.

It’s a right bobby dazzler! Trust me on this one. Ayia Napa Harbour’s got more charm than a box of kittens and the vibe is spot on. 🤩🔝🔥

Fancy a bit of a cheeky boat trip? 😜🛥️🎉 (Go on, say ‘yes’ … 😉) Lovely jubbly! Hop aboard one of the posh yachts! Just don’t expect the captain to serve you a proper cuppa. 🫖🍵

Stomach rumbling for some top-notch sea bass, fresh off the boat? 🍽️🐟😋 (You know what to do. Go on, say ‘yes’ again … 😉) Lovely jubbly!

Better shift yourself — the best tables down by Ayia Napa Harbour are going like hot cakes! Blink and you’ll be stuck with takeaway. 😂🥁😉

If you don’t fancy missing out on a real treat, get your bum over to Ayia Napa Harbour pronto. It’s a right bobby dazzler, I tell ya!

Alright then, spill the tea, mate! Have you checked out Ayia Napa Harbour yet or is it going straight on your bucket list? Give me a shout in the comments below!     

Looking forward to posting more cracking blog posts for your upcoming hols in Cyprus. Take care! Cheers, Markus