The Municipality of Ayia Napa welcomes with great satisfaction the new international promotion of Ayia Napa and the emblematic Nissi Beach, through recent international media reports, which highlight the area as one of the top seaside destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean.
Specifically, the international media outlet Time Out ranked Nissi Beach in 2nd place among the ten best beach destinations in Europe for summer 2026, recognizing the potential of Ayia Napa as a destination that combines natural beauty, quality, accessibility and high tourist value.
At the same time, the Daily Mirror, one of the UK's largest media outlets, highlighted Nissi Beach in its recent travel feature on European beaches with excellent weather conditions during the summer months, further strengthening Ayia Napa's international image.
These reports constitute yet another important confirmation of the unique natural beauty of Ayia Napa, the international recognition of its beaches and the high standards that characterize the region's tourism product.
Nisi Beach, one of the most iconic and photographed beaches in Cyprus, continues to attract the interest of international media, travelers and visitors from all over the world, showcasing Ayia Napa and Cyprus abroad in the best possible way.
In his statement, the Mayor of Ayia Napa, Mr. Christos Zannetou, stated that this international recognition is a source of pride for the Municipality and the local community, but at the same time a motivation to continue the effort with even greater consistency and dedication.
As he underlined, the Municipality of Ayia Napa remains committed to the continuous upgrading of the services provided, the protection of the natural environment, the maintenance of the cleanliness and safety of the beaches, as well as the enhancement of the quality of the tourist product.
"The international promotion of Nissi Beach and Ayia Napa is a recognition of the collective effort made daily. Ayia Napa continues to stand out, inspire and be a point of reference for Cyprus abroad. As a Municipality, we will continue to work with responsibility and vision so that our beaches and our destination are maintained at the highest level," said the Mayor.
The Municipality of Ayia Napa expresses its warm thanks to all those who contribute daily to this success: the employees of the Municipality, the organized groups, the tourism professionals, the volunteers, the citizens and all the bodies that actively support the effort for a modern, high-quality, hospitable and internationally recognizable Ayia Napa.
Ayia Napa continues to attract the world's interest, upgrade the international image of Cyprus and confirm its potential as one of the most important tourist destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean.
