It's no secret that the lion's the proportion of holidaymakers travels to Cyprus precisely because of its amazing beaches. No, there is, of course, a separate share of the crazy, focusing on violent parties before the morning or studying local vineyards, but the words "Cyprus" and "beaches" go hand in hand, giving tourists the long-awaited touch of the sea, sun and sand. $

So, what do you need to know about the coast of this sunny hospitable country? First, all the beaches of Cyprus are very different: before booking a hotel in a resort, make sure that because of the abundance of foam parties you can generally see the sand under your feet..Secondly, all local beaches - municipal, that is free of charge .Despite the fact that sun beds and umbrellas are offered everywhere for a fee, you can spread your towel and sunbathe next to each other without worrying about the consequences - they will not be (well, apart from the opportunity to get sunburned) .

They say that the most beautiful beaches in Cyprus are Protaras and Ayia Napa, but in fact every tourist has his own preferences, so it's better to get acquainted with the available set of coasts of the island in advance.

Protaras is ideal for a family holiday, here is a beautiful yellow sand-shell rock with a shallow sea .Ayia Napa - a party with a lot of bars and clubs, and beach parties begin in the morning .Larnaca is considered to be the most budget and quiet resort in Cyprus with wide sandy beaches and gently sloping water .The sea here is even warmer than in Protaras, but in a season when the heat is off scale, this fact can be considered rather a drawback - refreshing in such water is unlikely to turn out .The sand has a grayish shade because of what the sea can not boast of that magnificent turquoise tint that Protaras .But here is the main airport of the country, so the transfer will be short-lived .The main resort of Cyprus is, perhaps, Limassol .There are a lot of hotels and restaurants here, but the beaches are not as picturesque as, for example, in Larnaca..

There are a couple of beaches on the island of Aphrodite that do not adhere to popular resorts, but mention of which is simply necessary. In particular, this is the crystal-blue bay of Coral Bay in Paphos or Nissi Beach near Ayia Napa. The latter is famous for being located strictly in the middle of the coast by a picturesque island, which can be easily reached by a small strait fording.

"Chip" of Mackenzie beach - located just a hundred meters from Larnaca airport. Every day, only crazy people can come here, but to see it once to enjoy the kind of aircraft landing directly above you is sure to be worth it! Another incredible place is beautiful - Governor's Beach, which is 20 km east of Limassol. In the assortment: an alien landscape of miniature beaches with black sand, which are separated by cliffs of white stone.

Special attention should be paid to Ladies Mile (Ladies Mile) - the biggest beach in the country. Clean water, warm sea, the absence of breakwaters and a mass of cozy taverns with quite democratic prices - what else can you wish for?

Of course, it is worthwhile to visit the place where Aphrodite, the beach of Petra-Tu-Romiou, emerged from the foam of the sea. The goddess came out or not today no one can say, but walk along that same foam and rub the heels about the local pebbles is definitely worth it. Bathed here, alas, will not work - the sea here is not safe.

Nearby is absolutely incomparable beach Shiprek (Shipwreck), which is difficult, but you need to get. Soft sand, a warm shallow lagoon, bizarre rock formations and the main "hit" - the skeleton of a ship that ran long ago.

And, finally, we can not fail to mention the beach of Curium, near the village of Episkopi, the "mecca" of kite and windsurfers, and also Lara - the "turtle" beach of Cyprus. It is located north of Paphos, in an area that can only be reached by a four-wheel drive jeep. This truly reserved corner of the Mediterranean is full of turtle nests, and its coastal caves hide a rare white-backed seal.