3 Blue Flag beaches you must visit while holidaying in Cyprus

Cyprus is a perfect summer holiday spot, offering visitors the thrill of water sports and adventurous walks by the coast, as well as the relaxation of an afternoon sunbathing. Being an island, Cyprus’s beaches are the main attraction and reason for thousands of tourists coming each summer. Let’s dive into the three Blue Flag beaches located on the island, so that you know where to go on your next trip here. Cyprus offers over 40 Blue Flag beaches in total. All are worth visiting but we’ve narrowed the choice down to our three top pics to make it easier for you.

Pissouri Bay Beach (Limassol)

Our first pick is located on the coast of Limassol District. Located on the southern part of the island, the Pissouri Bay Beach took its name from Pissouri Village and is an attraction worth visiting. The beach is a thirty-minute drive away from the city itself and is definitely worth the drive. Upon arrival you will be greeted by a beautiful mountainous horizon and crystal-clear ocean waters. Watersports and other facilities are available for the swimmers from April to October.

Latchi Beach (Paphos)

For our second location we travel to the east-northern part of the island. Latchi beach is probably one of the most popular beaches on the entire island. It is located in the village of Polis Chrysochous which is 45 minutes away from Paphos city. Categorized by its vast array of boat rentals, the beach is the perfect place for not just sunbathing but sailing out to deeper waters, either for scuba diving, snorkeling or just taking a boat for a ride amidst the ocean scenery. Another perk is white sand and you have the opportunity to see turtles in their natural habitat.  

Pernera Beach (Ayia Napa)

Ayia Napa Boasts 14 Blue Flag beaches which from East to West are Konnos Bay, Kermia, Ammos tou Kambouri, Glyki Nero, Pantachou, Loukkos tou Manti, Katsarka, Pernera, Vathia Gonia (Sandy Bay), Nissi, Nissi Bay, Landa, Macronissos and Agia Thekla.

Pernera beach is a small coast of sandy beach which can be found between swathes of rocky shoreline. It shelves gently into crystal clear seas which are relatively calm making it very popular with families. Watersports are available at both areas limited refreshments are available on the beach. Lifeguards with lifesaving equipment and first aid services are stationed at the beach from April – October. Access is easy by foot, bike or car, and there are car-parking facilities.

Louis Hotels in Paphos, Famagusta and Limassol are located on some of the most beautiful and clean beaches of the island.