“What to do in Cyprus?” We get asked this question a lot.
Here’s the answer…
We gathered together 35 amazing activities…15 wonderful water activities and 20 superb land activities for you to check out.
(If you are in a hurry check out the quick links below for water and land activities. If you are not in a hurry please keep reading on).
Most certainly, you want to make the best out of your stay here on the island, so you should plan well your itinerary before you reach the island.
It’s exciting to know what awaits you each day of your holiday.
However, if you are not the type of person who likes to plan ahead, you could still read on to find out what awaits you on the island (water activities and land activities), without doing any planning, although it’s not recommended :-).
There are things to do in Cyprus like water and land activities that require a reservation in advance, especially if you are traveling to the island the summer months of June, July or August.
If you wish to do one, or a couple, of those activities it is recommended to book early on.
On the other hand, you might just want to relax on the beach all day long and sunbathe under the hot sun. This is a fine choice too :-). If this is what you want to do, check out the best beaches in Cyprus.
Anyway, back to the question “what to do in Cyprus?”.
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Follow the quick links below to guide you through the article.
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That’s the easiest activity ever! :-)
Swimming and sunbathing under the hot sun is one of our favorite activities on the island.
Take a look at the best beaches in Cyprus to choose, not one, but several of them to enjoy.
In June, July and August the sun is burning hot, so don’t forget to take with you sun cream, sunglasses and a hat…and a bottle of water for hydration.
Another activity we love is snorkeling!
What a wonderful experience!
If you love snorkeling too, here are some snorkeling locations for an amazing experience:
Take a look at our article on scuba diving in Cyprus…or…
…check out some of the best scuba diving courses on the island below.
Whether you will be snorkeling, scuba diving or free diving, this underwater museum in Ayia Napa will amaze you. It’s mind blowing!
These guys searched every inch of the island’s coastline and found the best surf spots!
There are spots for beginners and spots for advanced, experienced riders. Give it try :-)
Learn wind surfing with a professional instructor!
Rent a jet ski and explore the coast of the island at your own pace. You will have a blast, that’s for sure! :-)
Embark on a beginner friendly guided kayaking adventure to the Sea Caves of Ayia Napa and Cape Greko.
Learn how to stand up paddle board with a professional instructor. Learn how to balance, hold your paddle and more…and above all have fun! :-)
What’s a holiday without a boat cruise in the itinerary? :-)
Check out below the best boat cruises in Ayia Napa and Protaras.
Fancy a boat cruise? :-)
Check out below the top boat cruises in Paphos and Limassol.
Pirate cruise for the whole family. It’s a lovely experience for you and the kids!
Check out below the Jolly Roger Pirate Ship for a splendid adventure in Paphos and the Black Pearl Pirate Ship for a fabulous adventure in Ayia Napa.
Have you ever had a dinner on a boat cruise with live entertainment and fireworks? It’s a fantastic experience, if you ask us! :-)
Board the Wave Dancer I and sail from Paphos to Yeroskipou Bay while dancers and musicians perform during the evening.
Fasouri Watermania Waterpark in Limassol, Aphrodite Waterpark in Paphos and Waterworld Themed Waterpark in Ayia Napa.
Choose one, or two if you like, and embark on a water adventure. You will have a great day out!
Explore the coast of the island like a local while experiencing the thrill of driving your own speed boat!
It’s a splendid, fun activity that it’s well worth it!
Click things to do in Cyprus to check out 20 superb land activities!
…And that wraps up our article on what to do in Cyprus. We hope you have a great time here on our island! Enjoy :-)