Place to visit
Agia Napa Monastery, Cyprus: what it is and when to go
Agia Napa Monastery is a monastery (Μοναστήρι Αγίας Νάπας) in Cyprus (Gazimağusa). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monastery · Temples
- Local name
- Μοναστήρι Αγίας Νάπας
- Where
- Cyprus · Ayia Napa
- Best time
- March to June and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- LCA Larnaca, 36 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- May-Oct Mo-Su 09:00-20:00; Nov-Apr Mo-Su 09:00-15:00; PH Off
- Website
- visitcyprus.com
- Coordinates
- 34.98924, 33.99949
What it is and where
Agia Napa Monastery is a monastery (Μοναστήρι Αγίας Νάπας) in Cyprus (Gazimağusa). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It stands in the middle of the village and was built in the form of a Medieval Castle around 1500 AD. It is partially built underground and cut into the rock, surrounded by a high wall. It is dedicated to ‘Our Lady of the Forests’.
It is in Gazimağusa, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.98924, 33.99949; the nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA, Larnaca), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cyprus (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Cyprus. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Agia Napa Monastery is March to June and September to November.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunBest time14:20
- JulPossible14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:08
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Cyprus in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cyprus
To enter Cyprus there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cyprus checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112 · 199.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Thalassa MuseumMaritime museum in Agia Napa, Cyprus311 m
- Katsarka BeachBeach977 m
- Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia NapaMuseum1.5 km
- Pernera BeachBeach1.5 km
- Ayia Napa Sculpture ParkMuseum1.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cyprus guide.
More in Cyprus: Temples
- Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque: mosque in Northern Cyprus, former catholic cathedral
- Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia: Gothic-style mosque in Northern Cyprus
- Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca: orthodox church in Larnaca, Cyprus
- Kykkos Monastery: monastery in Cyprus
- Apostolos Andreas Monastery: holy building in Northern Cyprus
- Haydar Pasha Mosque: Church
Every Cyprus place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Agia Napa Monastery?
It is a monastery (Μοναστήρι Αγίας Νάπας in the local language) in Cyprus. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cyprus: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Agia Napa Monastery?
March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Agia Napa Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), 36 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cyprus is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cyprus map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Thalassa Museum, Katsarka Beach, Museum of Underwater Sculpture Ayia Napa. The rest is in the Cyprus guide.
Keep reading
- Gazimağusa18 places to see in and around Gazimağusa, Cyprus: Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Salamis, Cyprus, Enkomi. Best time: March to June and September to November.
- Temples66 places for temples in Cyprus, from Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to November. Each with its own seas
- CyprusBefore travelling to Cyprus: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Cyprus is in the EU, so Spanish citizens can enter with a Spanish ID card (DNI), but it…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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