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I live in sunny Cyprus — just a hop, skip and a jump from Ayia Napa. Swapped German grey skies for year-round sunshine. Best decision ever!
My Cyprus travel blog is all about fun and offbeat things to do in Ayia Napa, Protaras, Pernera, Kapparis and Paralimni. We’re talking unmissable things to do in Cyprus, what living in Cyprus is really like, the lot.
How about we shake things up with a cheeky jaunt to the Ayia Napa Square? (Go on, say ‘yes’… 😉) Lovely jubbly!
Hop on bus 101 from Nissi Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ8+HP) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa town centre in under 15 mins. That’s about 3 km or a tad over 1.5 miles in old money.
Picture this: you’re mooching through Ayia Napa Square with two scoops of cherry ice cream and the sun’s turning those artsy splashy fountains into liquid disco balls. 🤩⛲️🪩
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 town centre 2026: the ultimate FAQ guide
Last updated on 16 March 2026
Grab yourself a cuppa — this one’s a 7 mins read
Q&A with Markus Krenn, the best travel expert for Cyprus
Where’s the nightlife in Ayia Napa?
~0.2mi from Ayia Napa Square to the party strip (Google Maps: XXQX+QC)
Where do you go out in Ayia Napa?
Pro tip: BRONX. (Google Maps: XXQX+QC) & Paddy’s Irish Bar (XXQW+VC)
What are the best bars in Ayia Napa town centre?
Pro tip: The Bell (Google Maps: XXQX+P8X) & The Stumble Inn (XXQV+8H)
What are the best clubs in Ayia Napa?
Pro tip: Castle Club (Google Maps: XXQX+W5) & Senior Frog’s (XXQV+WV)
Which bars are good in Ayia Napa town centre?
Pro tip: Square Bar (Google Maps: XXQX+VW) & Ambassaden Bar (XXQX+WQ)
How do I get from Nissi Beach to Ayia Napa town centre?
Hop on Bus 101 from Nissi (Google Maps: XXQ8+HP). Hop off at the Square.
Is it safe to visit Ayia Napa town centre alone?
Yes, of course! Ayia Napa is safe day and night. Super low crime rate!
Where is Ayia Napa Square?
~0.62mi/1km from harbour, up Makariou III (Google Maps: X2Q2+C39).
When’s the best time to visit Ayia Napa town centre?
Golden hour for pics: sunrise/sunset. Party strip rocks from 9pm-2am
Is there parking at Ayia Napa Square?
Top tip: free car park at church of Ayia Napa (Google Maps XXQX+C7)
Is there parking in Ayia Napa town centre?
Free car park right next to Ayia Napa Harbour (Google Maps: X2J2+P96).
How do I get from Ayia Napa town centre to Nissi Beach?
Hop on bus 102 from Ayia Napa town centre. Hop off at Nissi Beach.
Are there loos at Ayia Napa town centre?
~3-min walk to free clean loos (Google Maps: X2Q2+J7J).
When does Ayia Napa Square open and close?
Open 24/7. Square Bar runs from 6:30pm-2:30am (Google Maps: XXQX+VW)
Is Ayia Napa town centre good for kids?
Top tip: free cat park with super-friendly cats (Google Maps XXQX+F7)
Is there a playground in Ayia Napa town centre?
Top tip: ace playground at Ayia Napa Square (Google Maps: XXQX+CMW)
Is Ayia Napa town centre casual?
Casual by day, smart casual by night. Think T-shirt, shorts & trainers
Is Ayia Napa town centre pushchair friendly?
Yes, of course! Paved surfaces make it pushchair-friendly.
How far is Ayia Napa Square from the harbour?
~15-min stroll. Trudge up the hill to the top (Google Maps: X2Q2+82G).
How long should I spend in Ayia Napa town centre?
Allow 2-4h. Pro tip: Luna Park (Google Maps: XXPX+247) Fun for all ages
Is Ayia Napa town centre wheelchair accessible?
Yes, of course! Paved surfaces make it wheelchair-friendly.
What’s in Ayia Napa town centre for kids?
Yes! Hot tip: arcade games at Dolfin’s Luna Park — Google Maps: X2J2+XH
Is Ayia Napa town centre dog-friendly?
Yes, of course. Dogs are allowed in Ayia Napa town centre on a lead.
Are there drinking fountains at Ayia Napa Square?
No! ~25 mins walk to next one (Google Maps Code XXPP+349).
How to get to Ayia Napa town centre by bus?
How to get your bum to Ayia Napa town centre: hop on bus 101 from WaterWorld — Ancient Greece-themed waterpark (Google Maps Plus Code XWPX+Q97) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Square in under 25 mins. That’s about 7 km or a tad over 4 miles in old money.
How to get your bum to Ayia Napa town centre: hop on bus 101 from Makronissos Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ4+C65) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Square 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 town centre: hop on bus 101 from Landa Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ6+G8P) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Square in under 20 mins. That’s about 5 km or a tad over 3 miles in old money.
How to get your bum to Ayia Napa town centre: hop on bus 101 from Nissi Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQ8+HP) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Square 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 town centre: hop on bus 101 from Vathia Gonia Beach (Google Maps Plus Code XXQP+8V) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Square in under 15 mins. That’s about 2 km or a tad over 1 mile in old money.
How to get your bum to Ayia Napa town centre: hop on bus 101 from Ayia Napa Harbour (Google Maps Plus Code X2M2+M6) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Square 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 town centre: hop on bus 102 from stop 102 in Protaras (Google Maps Plus Code 2364+JP2) and you’ll be at Ayia Napa Square in under 30 mins. That’s about 14 km or a tad over 8.5 miles in old money. Stop 102 is right by Fig Tree Bay beach.
Is there a bus from Nissi Beach to Ayia Napa town centre?
Hop on bus 101 from Nissi Beach and you’re sorted.
Your trusty bus 101 trundles along Nissi Avenue, picking up holidaymakers at Makronissos Beach, Landa Beach, Nissi Beach (your stop), Vathia Gonia Beach, Ayia Napa Harbour, then straight uphill to Ayia Napa town centre aka Ayia Napa Square. Hop off at the hilltop and Bob’s your uncle.
Have a cracking drive and make sure to snap loads of pics at Ayia Napa Square — it’s a belter!
Once you’ve soaked up Ayia Napa town centre (or your feet wave the white flag), hop on bus 102 for a hassle-free ride back to your hotel on Nissi Avenue.
Where should I take pics in Ayia Napa town centre?
Top Instagram spot: Ayia Napa Monument (Google Maps Code X2Q2+82G).
Keep your peepers peeled for the massive ‘I ❤️ Ayia Napa’ letters right by Ayia Napa town centre aka Ayia Napa Square.
Worth knowing: this beast of a landmark is hands down the most snapped photo spot in Ayia Napa town centre.
Cheeky tip: be a proper nuisance and make your mate your personal photographer.
Ayia Napa town centre steals the spotlight long before the sun goes down
In a nutshell: when Nissi Beach hits the hay, head to Ayia Napa town centre aka Ayia Napa Square.
This is where Ayia Napa struts its stuff — part catwalk, part restaurant strip. Cracking views, top-notch grub and more snap ops than you can shake a selfie stick at. 😂🥁😉
Fancy a bit of a mad one? 🍻🥳 (Go on, say ‘yes’… 😉) Lovely jubbly!
Pro tip: it’s only about 0.2 miles (~300m) from Ayia Napa Square to Cyprus’ best party strip (Google Maps: XXQX+QC)! The boozers and night clubs are the cat’s pyjamas!
Ayia Napa town centre is easily one of the top things to do in Cyprus.
If you don’t fancy missing out on a real treat, get your bum over to Ayia Napa town centre pronto. It’s a right bobby dazzler, I tell ya!
Have a cracking hols in Cyprus. 🇨🇾🏖️🌴 Take care! Cheers, Markus