11 Family-Friendly Beaches in Cyprus
Summer in Cyprus equals beach time. The island is the perfect place for a beach holiday with your family—all of the coastal regions (Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, and Famagusta) offer safe and beautiful swimming locations for you and your children.
Take a look at these eleven beaches around the island that are all perfect places to spend a fun day in the sun playing in the sand and where the water is just the right temperature.
Famagusta District
Ayia Thekla Beach (Sotira)
Located right off the Larnaca–Ayia Napa motorway, this beach is perfect for a day out with the children.
The beach has very shallow waters and a few restaurants in the area. The water is generally calm, thanks to a small islet located just across from the main area that acts as a buffer from the open water. There are changing areas and showers as well.
Sandy Bay Beach
This beach is located right in front of the Cyprotel Florida hotel, on the road between Nissi Beach and Ayia Napa’s centre. The beach offers great shallow waters, and there is a lifeguard on duty in the summer, making it safe for families. There are a number of restaurants in the area to grab drinks or a bite to eat.
Fig Tree Bay has become one of the island’s best known beaches and is a great option for families seeking a calm day out with all the amenities their children may need right at their feet.
The beach has clear, shallow waters and is lined with fine, golden sand, while at the centre of the small bay stands an islet that is easily accessed by swimmers.
There are also a number of restaurants and cafes located very close to Fig Tree Bay, which necessitates that parents only bring some money, their towels, and sunscreen to the beach.
This is one of the most popular beaches in all of Cyprus, and it is a gathering point for all. Located in Ayia Napa just off the motorway, the beach is one of the most widely photographed areas of the island due to its clean water and fine sand.
There is a kiosk in the area, and the beach itself is organised with sunbeds and lifeguards on duty.
Larnaca District
This beach is very popular with visitors looking for a place to lounge and grab a drink with friends, but it is also very popular with families because of its shallow waters.
Mackenzie Beach is located near the old Larnaca Airport and is well organised with sunbeds, changing areas, umbrellas, showers, and a number of restaurants and cafes right next to the shore.
The heart of Larnaca’s downtown, Finikoudes is a 600-metre-long beach with shallow waters, sunbeds and lifeguards.
The beach is also very close to a number of restaurants and cafes, as well as the Larnaca Medieval Fort. The area is especially popular with families wanting to spend a whole day at the beach without the concern of bringing coolers and other items with them.
Limassol District
This is one of Limassol’s best known beaches, and it is great for all ages. The beach is located in the city’s Zakaki area near the Akrotiri Peninsula. There are restaurants nearby that offer showers and sunbeds for swimmers, and, near the Oceania Beach Bar, parents will find a number of blow-up toys that are sure to be popular with their children.
Dasoudi Beach is located in Limassol’s downtown seafront area, across from the KEAN factory. The area has sunbeds and umbrellas for visitors, and there are also spots to set up a picnic in the shade behind the sand.
The small park area behind the beach offers a play area for children, and there are a number of restaurants nearby to satisfy everyone’s appetites.
These two beaches span the downtown of Limassol and are great for families as they both feature lifeguards. The sand is grey and the waters are clean, clear and generally calm.
Olympion A starts from in front of the Crowne Plaza Hotel and runs to the Enaerios area, while Beach B begins at Enaerios and runs right up to Limassol’s Multi-Functional Park (Molos).
The beaches are ideal for visitors not looking to get too far from the city, and there is easy pedestrian access. There are also a number of restaurants in the area where families can enjoy refreshments.
Paphos District
Visitors will find signs leading to this beach just past the line of restaurants and shops in the Coral Bay area. The beach is very popular, and the waters are generally calm, except on windy days.
One plus here is that there is a beach bar located in the area that serves food and drinks for anyone looking to grab a bite to eat.
This beach is the first one visitors will find after the lighthouse and the castle, near the Tombs of the Kings. It is an ideal location for families who want to stay near the city centre while spending a calm day at the beach.
There are sunbeds and umbrellas spread out across the sand, with ample space provided between them. The beach bar in the area offers WiFi and a play area, which is sure to be popular with the kids.
