The beach is the ultimate draw for many newcomers to the island, yet the wide range of hobbies and activities encourage a healthy, well rounded lifestyle.
Family Fun: Visit the water parks, bird and reptile parks, or go horse riding and go-karting.
Water sports: Try your hand at para-sailing, water-skiing, kayaking and canoeing, banana and tube rides, sailing and windsurfing, with boat and jet-ski hire available for over 18-year-olds with a driving license.
Scuba diving: Explore shipwrecks and archeological treasures amidst the kaleidoscopic marine life, or if you are not yet qualified, there are courses available for all ages and abilities.
Golf: Three currently operating 18-hole golf courses are within half an hour’s drive from Paphos, with a further 11 planned.
Skiing: There are four ski lifts at Mount Olympus in the Troodos mountains, open between January and March.
Walking and mountain biking: 200 kilometres of designated nature trails offer a mixture of challenging and easy going routes for hiking and mountain biking to suit every age and ability. The mix of shady and sun-drenched areas means that you can time excursions to make the very best of the island’s seasonal diversity and varied temperatures. Alternatively, take a jeep safari which affords more extensive trips in the Troodos mountain range and Akamas nature reserve.
Classes, clubs and associations
Choose from:
- Rambling organisations
- Arts and crafts classes
- Writing groups
- A wide range of fitness classes and gyms
- Book clubs
- Social clubs
Shopping Cosmopolitan cities offer an enticing mix of designer shops and international brand names. For those seeking a more local shopping experience, the local markets and rural villages are a hub for traditional wares including lacework, weaving, jewelery and pottery.
Nightlife Cyprus offers a diverse range of nightlife entertainment options. Choose from:
- Live Greek music nights whilst enjoying a lavish mezze spread
- Lively bars and clubs in the popular tourist areas
- Operatic, contemporary music, theatrical performances and folklore shows
- Pop into one of the many 5-star hotels to enjoy fine dining or a sunset cocktail
CuisineCypriot cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world, thanks to the abundance of fresh local produce. Fresh salads, seafood and fruit are a must during the hot summer months, with local meat dishes such as moussaka, afelia, stifado and the never ending courses of the famous mezze providing hearty meals year round. Dining out options are vast and varied, from inexpensive local tavernas to upmarket international establishments.
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