Nissi beach

Nissi beach, is a well-known sandy beach in the resort of Ayia Napa, Cyprus.

The sandy beach stretches for 500m and the waters are clean enough for the beach to have been awarded blue flag designation.^[1] The beach which runs the length of its own cove, takes its name from the small islet (Nissi - Νησί in Greek) located close to the coast. The uninhabited islet is easily reached on foot through the shallow waters and its location provides a good shelter for the rest of the beach. The islet is covered with low level local vegetation.

A Great White Pelican at Nissi beach

Nissi beach has become a popular destination for clubbers following live programs transmitted through BBC's Radio 1 Roadshow during the summer tourist season since 2002.

^{[2] [3]} Water sports such as water-skiing, windsurfing and pedal boating are available and so are two bungee jump services. There are also two beach volley courts open to the public.

In 2005, archaeological excavations along the western borders of the bay have revealed evidence of fire lighting equipment dating back 12,000 years indicating that the area could have been settled by the first humans on the island.^{[4] [5]}

References

1. ^ "Blue Flag beaches in Cyprus". Blue Flag. http://www.blueflag.org/blueflag/2007/Cyprus/Famagusta/Nissi. Retrieved 2008-03-08. 
2. ^ Theodoulou, Michael (August 7, 2003). "24-hour party people on mission to convert Europe's hedonists". The Times. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article859510.ece. Retrieved 2008-03-08. 
3. ^ "Beaches". BBC Radio 1. 2002. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/ayianapa2002/beach.shtml. Retrieved 2008-03-08. 
4. ^ Theodoulou, Michael (November 23, 2005). "The first beach BBQ – 12,000 years ago". The Times. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article593122.ece. Retrieved 2008-03-08. 
5. ^ Leonidou, Leo (November 23, 2005). "Flints give Cyprus oldest seafaring link in Med". Cyprus Mail. http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=22960&archive=1. Retrieved 2008-03-08. ^{[dead link]}