Sea days, mountain trails and old-town walks
14 things to do across the south of Cyprus, filterable by type and difficulty, from diving the Zenobia wreck off Larnaca and a boat cruise to the Blue Lagoon to Nicosia old-town walking tours, wine tasting in the Limassol villages, and jeep safaris across the Akamas peninsula.
Akamas Jeep Safari
A 4x4 safari over the rough tracks of the Akamas peninsula, taking in Lara Beach, the Blue Lagoon and the gorge country. Reaches places ordinary cars cannot.
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Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise from Latchi
A boat trip from Latchi harbour along the Akamas coast to the Blue Lagoon, with a swim stop in clear, sheltered water. This is the Cyprus Blue Lagoon, in the south.
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Cape Greco Boat Cruise
A boat cruise from Ayia Napa along the Cape Greco coast to the sea caves and Konnos Bay, with swim and snorkel stops in clear sheltered water.
Explore activity →Commandaria Wine Tasting
Taste Commandaria, a sweet wine from sun-dried grapes made in defined Troodos villages and recognised as one of the oldest named wines still produced.
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Limassol Wine Villages Tour
A day among the Krasochoria, the wine villages on the southern Troodos slopes above Limassol, with cellar visits, tastings and a chance to taste Commandaria.
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Nicosia Old Town Walking Tour
A walking tour of Nicosia's old town inside the Venetian walls, taking in Ledra Street, churches, museums and the lanes of the southern walled city.
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Omodos Village Wine Tour
A day trip from the coast to Omodos, a cobbled wine village in the Troodos foothills, with small wineries, the Holy Cross monastery and a large stone square.
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Paphos Sunset Cruise
An evening catamaran cruise from Paphos harbour along the coast, with a swim stop and the sunset over the sea on the way back to port.
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Protaras Watersports
Jet skis, parasailing, banana boats and pedalos off Fig Tree Bay and the Protaras coast, with operators on the beach through the summer season.
Explore activity →Salt Lake Flamingo Birdwatching
Watch wintering flamingos and migratory birds at Larnaca Salt Lake, a wetland that fills in winter and dries to a salt crust in summer. Best from December to February.
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Scuba Diving the Zenobia Wreck
Dive the MS Zenobia, a roll-on ferry that sank off Larnaca in 1980 and now rests on its port side. One of the most renowned wreck dives anywhere.
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Troodos Mountain Hiking
Hike the marked nature trails around the Troodos peaks, from the difficult Caledonia waterfall trail to the higher Artemis and Atalante loops circling Mount Olympus.
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Turtle Watching at Lara Beach
Visit Lara Beach on the Akamas, a protected nesting site for loggerhead and green turtles with a long-running conservation hatchery. Quiet, undeveloped and rule-bound.
Explore activity →WaterWorld Waterpark, Ayia Napa
A large Greek-mythology themed waterpark in Ayia Napa, with slides, a wave pool and family areas built around an ancient Greek theme. A full family day out.
Explore activity →Build your days around the experiences you want
Check the season and the starting point on each activity page, then plan them around your base with the travel guides.