What it is
The name comes from the islet (“nisi”) just offshore, linked to the beach by a sandbar. In summer the beach is lively, with music, bars and water sports.
Tip
For a quieter swim, come in the morning or outside July and August.
Ayia Napa & Paralimni Guide
Ayia Napa & Paralimni
Ayia Napa’s best-known beach, with white sand, turquoise water and a small islet you can wade to.
Nearest stops
Plan a route to “Nissi Beach”
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The name comes from the islet (“nisi”) just offshore, linked to the beach by a sandbar. In summer the beach is lively, with music, bars and water sports.
For a quieter swim, come in the morning or outside July and August.
The nearest stops are Nissi Bay Beach, Nisi Ave. - Sotou Chatziprokopiou, Sotou Chatziprokopiou - Highway Exit. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Nissi Beach.
Nissi Bay Beach (stop code 40116), about 170 m from Nissi Beach. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.
Nissi Beach is in Ayia Napa & Paralimni. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.
Open the Journey Planner, enter your origin (an address or a stop) and Nissi Beach as the destination — you will get the best routes with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons (free/licensed) · 3D view: MapLibre + OpenStreetMap.