Stay At Cyprus Hotels For Ocean Sports

When you think of a holiday by the sea, it’s easy to picture sunbathing and cocktails, but for something more head to Cyprus, where you can enjoy these things hand in hand with exciting water sports and ocean activities. Cyprus’s long hot summer and warm Mediterranean waters makes it a great holiday destination, and with many great Cyprus hotels near the beach you’ll be set to go.

Why not hire a small motorboat to travel around the bays in? All you need is a drivers licence and a few instructions, and you’re good to go. Or rent kayaks and canoes, and go sea kayaking - either as a group or an individual. Beginners might like to take a kayak tour, lead by a guide, who will not only show you the basic safety techniques, but will be able to lead you through some of the more secluded caves, bays and islands that you might not otherwise have discovered.

For something a little more challenging, try windsurfing. Beginners will find various courses and lessons
near Pissouri, while experienced windsurfers will find many great locations. It’s worth asking locals for the top spots, or most hotels should be able to point you in the best direction.

Take the fun underwater and try snorkeling. You can hire or even buy snorkel kits in various places around Cyprus, and there is a huge selection of places to learn. One of the most popular spots is the Blue Lagoon where you may come across turtles and dolphins. To enjoy the marine life from dry lane, visit the Akrotiti Fish Reserve in Lemesos where you can feed many different species of fish by hand.

Cyprus is known as a top spot for diving, and the warm sea temperature means people continue to dive all year round. For those who have never dived before, there are endless places offering PADI scuba diving courses. Those with their scuba licences will find many amazing sites in Cyprus. One of the most famous diving locations is off the coast of Larnaka, where the sunken ferry The Zenobia is found. It sank in 1980 with 108 trucks on board, and makes an incredible sight for those willing to explore it. Also worth discovering is Fraggle Rock, an artificial reef formed by the wreck of an industrial frieghter. For natural sites such as sea caves, tunnels and underwater canyons, head to the Protaras and Agia Napa areas. There are so many fantastic dive spots in Cyprus, and you can encounter a wide variety of sea life, from eels, octopus, starfish and many species of colourful fish.

You’ll find so much to do in Cyprus, both in and on the water. Beginners, veterans and families are all catered for in the variety of activities available. Start looking into Cyprus hotels and flights now for your next ocean holiday.