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[cyprusman88]

Hey guys,

I'm sorry if this has already been covered ad nauseam on this forum.

I'm heading to Cyprus(Ayia Napa) with 2 Friends in early September, We're going onto 2nd year in University, and From Ireland.

I'm just curious as to what Ayia Napa is actually like, I've picked up mixed images from the net.

Is it full of scum or what?

[Hazza]

Its one huge party. Think chav, think thousands of them in one place. You have Ayia Napa.

[cyprusman88]

Its one huge party.

Think chav, think thousands of them in one place. You have Ayia Napa.

What;s it like regards security, any trouble?

[paliometoxo]

not in september its not one big party everything goes back to normal only in summer its like that

[cyprusman88]

not in september its not one big party everything goes back to normal only in summer its like that

So what am I to expect?It's not dead either is it?

Lively...with no chavs?Like can one experience any of the native culture, food etc. in Ayia Napa?

[Sotos]

Ayia Napa is not dead in September but it is not like in the summer. For native culture is not the best place to go. When I go to Ayia Napa I feel like I am entering a different country! But don't worry. You can rent a car and go anywhere in Cyprus that you like within an hour or two max.

[Bill]

not in september its not one big party everything goes back to normal only in summer its like that

Like can one experience any of the native food etc. in Ayia Napa?

You certainly can experience all the native food Napa has to offer.

McDonald's
Kfc
Pitza hut
TGI Fridays
Fish and chips
Various Chinese and Indian establishments

Last time I visited Napa in Sept it was quiet ~ not deserted but not exactly busing either.

As I went there to meet a friend it was a pleasant evening and a relief not to keep tripping over folk pissed out of there heads lying across the pavements as is the case in July and August


Bill

[Catlover1964]

Not sure what your age is but we met some guys 2 years ago from Ireland (in their 30's) who HATED Ayia Napa - too noisy, brash etc and that was in October!

You won't find the "real" Cyprus there but as already advised you can get a hire car and head for the hills to the mountain villages. It IS quiet in the villages but Ayia Napa in season is the complete contrast. Sept is still pretty hot so you will get end of season drunks doing the usual sunbathe/get burnt all day and get drunk all night brigade.

My advice, get out and see a bit of Cyprus as well as exploring the area around Ayia Napa - there is some good stuff to see/things to do.

Check out the list of things to do on the website below:

http://www.cyprus-travel-secrets.com/10 ... to-do.html

[bigdog]

Will be in protaras mid September , not my idea of a holiday but my wife likes it there .
Can anyone suggest where we could go for a one or two night stay to enjoy the real Cyprus . We intend to do this at least twice during are visit .

Thanks Alan

[paul1978]

personally i love the troodos mountains, some of the small villages up there are wll worth a look, people are very friendly even offer you a cup of tea.