MuseumsAyia Napa & ProtarasVerified by editors: 2026-10-30

Thalassa Municipal Museum of the Sea (Ayia Napa)

Modern maritime museum showcasing a life-size seaworthy replica of the 4th-century BC Kyrenia shipwreck.

Located in the heart of Ayia Napa, the Thalassa Museum celebrates Cyprus's 9,000-year relationship with the Mediterranean Sea.

Its centerpiece is the Kyrenia-Eleftheria, a full-scale operational replica of a 4th-century BC Greek merchant vessel, alongside ancient ceramics, prehistoric fossils, and marine life dioramas.

Tips before you go

  • Walk across the suspended glass walkways around the ancient ship replica.
  • Great educational stop for children curious about shipwrecks and fossils.
  • Combine with the medieval Ayia Napa Monastery nearby.

How to get there

14 Kryou Nerou Avenue in central Ayia Napa.

34.9881, 34.0019Open in Google Maps

Place vibe

editorial pick
InspiringKids loved it

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share a tip.

Related guides

Nearby places

Ayia Napa Medieval Monastery
History & Antiquity

Ayia Napa Medieval Monastery

Ayia Napa & Protaras · 5 min from Ayia Napa

15th-century Venetian stone cloister and ancient cave chapel shaded by a 600-year-old giant sycamore tree.

  • Paid parking
  • Entry: Free
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Partial shade
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Open all year with free entry; thick limestone walls offer refreshing shade.

Glyki Nero Beach
Beaches

Glyki Nero Beach

Ayia Napa & Protaras · 5 min from Ayia Napa

Broad golden sand beach just east of Ayia Napa harbor with calm, shallow turquoise waters.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: Free
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Partial shade
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Excellent swimming conditions from May through October; Blue Flag certified.

Love Bridge (Monopati Erotas)
Nature & Trails

Love Bridge (Monopati Erotas)

Ayia Napa & Protaras · 5 min from Ayia Napa

Iconic natural limestone arch spanning turquoise sea waters on the eastern fringe of Ayia Napa.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: Free
  • Kids 4+
  • Exposed sun
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Stunning year-round; visit during the golden hour for unforgettable sea colors.

MUSAN Underwater Sculpture Forest
Museums

MUSAN Underwater Sculpture Forest

Ayia Napa & Protaras · 5 min from Ayia Napa

World-renowned underwater forest installation by Jason deCaires Taylor at 8–10m depth off Pernera Beach.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: Бесплатно со своей маской (дайвинг-туры от 45 €)
  • Kids 8+
  • Exposed sun
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

May to October offers optimum underwater visibility exceeding 25 meters.

Ayia Napa Sculpture & Cactus Park
Churches & Culture

Ayia Napa Sculpture & Cactus Park

Ayia Napa & Protaras · 5 min from Ayia Napa

Vast open-air contemporary sculpture museum perched above the sea with an adjoining global cactus collection.

  • Free parking
  • Entry: Free
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Exposed sun
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Open 24/7 with free entry. Best enjoyed during cooler months or at sunset in summer.

Nissi Beach
Beaches

Nissi Beach

Ayia Napa & Protaras · 5 min from Ayia Napa

White sand, shallow turquoise sandbar leading to a small islet, and easy bus access.

  • Paid parking
  • Entry: Free
  • With kids: Kid-friendly
  • Partial shade
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Best in May — June and September — October for warm water without peak August crowds.

Thalassa Municipal Museum of the Sea (Ayia Napa) — ProCY | ProCY