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Think of the Mediterranean’s most famous beach-and-party resorts. Chances are Ibiza and Majorca are on the list…and Ayia Napa almost certainly makes the top three. This is one high-energy, high-heat, high-level entertainment town. And hedonism in the sun tops the holiday priority charts. You come here to have fun and Ayia Napa offers endless ways to achieve your goal. The silvery white sand, twinkling blue sea and the day-long sunshine are a good place to start. Immerse yourself in watersports. Get stuck into some beach games. Or sip ice-cold cocktails at the beach bar. And when the sun starts to dip, Ayia Napa comes to life. For a traditional take, away from the bright lights, it’s all about the meze dinner in the old town. Then it’s time to hit the tiles. The nightlife in Ayia Napa is the stuff of Clubbers' Guide legend. Happy Hour seems to run round the clock. Bars belt out banging tunes. And club DJs keep the sounds spinning ‘til sun-up. One not to be missed is the famous foam party – but don’t wear your best togs, those soapy suds sure are messy! But if you’re thinking that’s all there is to Ayia Napa, guess again. Behind the party scene lies a captivating town with a quaintly cobbled old quarter. There’s a shaded main square lined with dignified buildings and quiet places to stop and rest in the heat of the day. There’s even a medieval monastery, built by the Venetians, which dates back to the 16th century. So it’s safe to say that this baby’s got it all.