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Golf
In recent times golf tourism has become extremely popular with numerous golf courses being built each year. Enjoy a relaxing round of golf in beautiful surroundings, fully complementing nature. There are links courses that utilise the rugged southern coastline, beside olive groves and forests and even a course built around a medievel monastery. Golf in Southern Cyprus can be played all year round and course fees are among the cheapest in Europe.
Waterparks
Take your children for a fun packed day at one of the many water parks located close to the major beach resorts in Southern Cyprus. With a wide range of exhilerating rides and child friendly facilities they are well suited to family days out. Enjoy rafting, wave pools and body flumes in a safe, fun environment and take advantage of free shuttle rides to and from the resorts.
The Great Outdoors
Hiking in Cyprus is a popular pursuit with visitors from around the world with varied vegetation and terrain to explore. There are over 200 kilometres of well marked countryside trials and coastal pathways passing through meadows, mountain ranges and charming villages. Explore ancient ruins and medievel churches off the beaten path or witness truly unique flora with over 2000 different flowers native to Cyprus.
History
Take a guided tour of the sites of myth and legend and explore the old port of Paphos. Stroll around the temple of Aphrodite and the Tomb of the Kings, containing well preserved burial chambers or view the stunning mosaics at the House of Dionysis. The town also has fine examples of Roman, Byzantine and Greek arcitecture.
Scuba Diving
Diving is one of the most rewarding activities for visitors and there are oportunities to explore the colourful Mediterranean below the surface at Ayia Napa and Paphos. Numerous dive centres offer beginners and advanced courses and underwater conditions range from coral gardens, underwater caves and a wreck dive which is regarded as one of the best in the world. The best time to go diving is from April to Nov when the sea temperature is at its highest.
Water Sports
Most beach resorts offer a wide selection of water sport activities which remain very popular with visitors. Try waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing or take a fun ride on a banana boat. Boat trips are also available for deep sea fishing and sunset pleasure cruises.
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