Ayia Thekla, Cyprus — Destination Guide

A peaceful coastal area between Ayia Napa and Protaras with beautiful beaches and a quiet, residential feel.

Ayia Thekla is a quiet stretch of the eastern Cyprus coast sitting between Ayia Napa and Protaras. It's a largely residential area with its own beautiful beach — one of the least commercialised on the east coast — and an atmosphere that feels genuinely off-the-beaten-track despite being minutes from two of Cyprus's most famous resorts.

The chapel of Ayia Thekla, partially carved into a sea cliff, is one of the most photographed spots on the eastern coast.

Best time to visit Ayia Thekla

April to October. The area is beautiful in spring and autumn when the main resorts are quieter.

Getting to Ayia Thekla

Larnaca Airport is approximately 55 km away — a 40–45 minute drive.

Beaches near Ayia Thekla

  • Ayia Thekla Beach — A naturally beautiful, lightly developed sandy bay. Clear water, soft sand and very few tourists — a real hidden gem on the eastern coast.
  • Nissi Beach — Ayia Napa's famous beach, about 10 minutes west.
  • Fig Tree Bay — Protaras's iconic beach, about 10 minutes east.

Things to do in Ayia Thekla

  • Ayia Thekla Chapel — a unique rock-carved chapel set into the coastal cliffs
  • Coastal walking between Ayia Napa and Protaras
  • Day trips to both Ayia Napa and Protaras resorts
  • Cape Greco National Park (15 minutes)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ayia Thekla

What is Ayia Thekla known for?

The partially rock-carved chapel of Ayia Thekla, a beautiful and lightly developed beach, and its quiet position between the two main eastern Cyprus resorts.

Is Ayia Thekla beach busy?

Rarely. It's one of the least commercialised beaches on the eastern coast — ideal for guests who prefer a natural, uncrowded setting.

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