Cyprus sports and adventure
Cyprus is a paradise for the sports enthusiast. Sports include angling, sea sports, golf, cycling, diving,
sailing/yachting, swimming, hiking/nature trails, and water sports.
General Sports & Adventure Information
Deep water diving or scuba diving are catered for handsomely, the water is warm and the skies are blue, so come and give it a try. There is always that "undiscovered wreck" and that elusive "treasure" not to mention the beauty of the creatures that inhabit the waters.
Cyprus is the ideal place for coarse fishing with its warm sunny climate and 23 well stocked reservoirs with a huge variety of healthy unmarked fish including CARP, ROACH, BASS, TENCH, ZANDER, CATFISH, and many more.
Larnaca has a superb bay for sailing, with a steady wind most afternoons. Sailing in Cyprus has gained popularity in recent years, and marinas are being planned and built. The marina in Larnaca is a pleasant place with a diverse yachting community and a good nautical joke can usually be overheard in the marina bar.
If you want to do something a little different during your stay in Cyprus, try Riding. In Larnaca at Pittacos ranch or Polis at The Lucky Horse ranch, or if you are staying in Ayia Napa or Protaras then the Moonshine ranch is a must and for Pafos it's Paddocks.
Excursions in Cyprus
There is so much to do and see in Cyprus, and your Cyplon Representative in resort is expert in advising you of, and also organising for you, various xcursions and activities. These can include safaris into the untainous regions or the Akamas Peninsular, horse-riding, diving, boat trips, visits to monasteries and a variety of other activities in and around the particular resort you select to stay in. We give some popular examples of what you can experience during your holiday.
Village Culture Experience
Discover Cypriot rural life and visit a very old traditional house at Kalokedara, to sample locally produced delicacies, wine and Zivania, a local type of Ouzo.
Travel through the orange groves on an authentic village 'Pulman' bus to the Argonaftis Donkey Farm - a peaceful spot where donkeys can live and reproduce in natural surroundings.
Meet and ride the friendly donkeys through the picturesque river valley to the Cyndi Monastery, dated from the 13th Century and included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
Afterwards, enjoy a Cypriot Barbecue with plentiful wine and Zivania, have fun and dance with the locals, who will be delighted to entertain you!
Deep Sea Fishing
For beginners or experienced fisherman alike; sail on comfortable yachts, fully equipped with fishing rods. Try your
luck and test your skills with an experienced skipper who knows the best areas to sail to for catching tuna, swordfish
and amber jack.
Enjoy lunch on board including seasonal fruit, wine and soft drinks.
Masks and flippers are provided for snorkeling.
Troodos Jeep Safari
Travel through rugged hills and valleys, past Kouris, the island's largest dam, to the Mesa Potamos region.
Visit picturesque waterfalls, and Platres Village, continuing to the peak of Mount Olympus and enjoy the panoramic views at an altitude of 1951 metres.
After a relaxing lunch, the tour takes in the famous Kykkos Monastery which houses the icon of the Virgin Mary painted by St Luke.
Travel through the pine forests to the village of Milikouri and stop at Kelefos bridge before heading to the beautiful wine producing village of Omodhos for an enjoyable coffee break.
Diving
Beneath Cyprus' Mediterranean Sea lies a world of reefs, wrecks, rocks and caves, and an abundance of marine life
providing fascinating diving opportunities. The really lucky may spot a turtle or a dolphin!
Diving PADI and BSAC courses are readily available in Cyprus and range from Introductory to Divemaster certificates.
Zenobia
Classed as one of the world's ten best wrecks, the famous Zenobia is just off Larnaca. The modern wreck, still intact with its cargo of luxury cars, trucks and trailers, is available to most divers due to its shallow start depth.
