City Photos News Cyprus/Agia Napa

Cyprus "moonscapes"

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:47:22 +0000

Cyprus "moonscapes".
Agia Napa, Cyprus, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Cyprus "moonscapes"

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:47:21 +0000

Cyprus "moonscapes".
Agia Napa, Cyprus, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Cyprus "moonscapes"

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:46:44 +0000

Cyprus "moonscapes".
Agia Napa, Cyprus, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Cyprus "moonscapes"

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:46:42 +0000

Cyprus "moonscapes".
Agia Napa, Cyprus, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Cyprus "moonscapes"

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

Cyprus "moonscapes".
Agia Napa, Cyprus, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

Cyprus "moonscapes"

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:45:24 +0000

Cyprus "moonscapes".
Agia Napa, Cyprus, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

seaside

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:43:56 +0000

http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=34.990066&lon=33.999939&z=14&l=1&m=h&v=2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agia_Napa Ayia Napa (Turkish: Aya Napa; today officially transliterated into English as Agia Napa) is a resort at the far eastern end of the south coast of the island of Cyprus, famous for its sandy beaches. In recent years, apart from being a family holiday destination, it has become a 'party capital' similar to Ibiza, Rimini and Mykonos. As of late, it has become particularily popular with UK Grime artists/MCs for holidays and gigs in its clubs/venues. The name Ayia Napa is derived from a Venetian-era monastery of the same name, located in the center of the town, next to the square which today is the clubbing center. The word "Ayia" (Agia) means "holy" in Greek. The word 'Napa' is archaic and it means "wooded - valley". In ancient times the area surrounding the town was covered with thick forest. According to local legend, the now renowned original icon was accidentally discovered by a hunter in hot pursuit of his prey. Upon discovery, the icon of Virgin Mary was called Virgin Mary of Napa, eventually shortened and now know as Ayia Napa. The present monastery, built in 1500, was built around the cave, in honour of the Virgin Mary of Ayia Napa. According to local tradition, until 1790 no-one lived within close vicinity of Ayia Napa. The first inhabitants who actually appeared and settled were twenty men from Salonica, Greece, and so began the village of Ayia Napa. Ayia Napa has recently become synonymous with holidays on the island, and has attracted tourism from all over Europe because of the climate, beaches and the specific character of the clubbing scene that has emerged..
Agia Napa, Cyprus, photo by Pavel Viaznikov.

seaside

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:43:48 +0000