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Available all over the island and charges on public beaches are approved by the Central Beach Committees. Prices vary from place to place but, as a rough guide:

Umbrella or sun bed CYP1.25 per day or part of the day
Pedal boat (two seats) CYP4.00 per hour / (four seats) CYP5.00
Canoe (one seat) CYP2.50 per hour / (two seats) CYP4.00 per hour
Windsurfer CYP5.50 per hour / Windsurfer (lesson) CYP5.50 30 mins
Rowing boat CYP4.00 per hour
Sailing boat CYP12.50 per hour / Sailing boat (lesson) CYP19.00
Jet Ski (one seat) CYP10.00 15 mins / (two seat) CYP12.50 15 mins
Speed boat (up to 49 HP) (self-drive) CYP12.50 30 mins up to
Speed boat (over 150 HP) (self-drive) CYP37.50 30 mins
Water Ski CYP6.50 for 1KM round / (lesson) CYP10.00 15 mins
Parachuting flight CYP15.00 10 mins
Banana ride (per person) CYP2.50 15 mins
Ring Ride (per person) CYP4.00 15 mins
Catamaran CYP12.50 per hour

On every beach red-buoys indicate the swimmers' area, where speed-boats and any other floating craft are not allowed to enter. Swimmers must adhere to Lifeguard's instructions at all times.

LIFEGUARD FLAGS:
GREEN: Excellent swimming conditions
YELLOW: Swim with caution
RED: Very dangerous to swim. DO NOT SWIM!!!

The crystal clear water of the sea surrounding Cyprus is a colourful world in which to dive. With water temperatures varying from 27 to 16 degrees Celsius, and sunshine almost all year around. Cyprus offers one of the longest diving seasons in the Mediterranean. Organised Sub-Aqua clubs and Diving centres can be found in all towns and resorts, as well as at a number of hotels.

For more information please contact:
Cyprus Federation of Underwater Activities (C.F.U.A.)
P.O.Box: 21503, 1510 Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 75 46 47 / Fax: 357 22 75 52 46
email: cypf00@cmas.org

Tennis clubs are in four major towns, the closest being Larnaca. Many of the larger hotels also have tennis courts and are usually very willing to hire out their facilities on an hourly basis and will usually, although not always, provide equipment. Costs vary at the discretion of the site.

There are many horse riding stables across the length and breadth of the island. Most offer a range of treks for beginners or advanced riders.

The average cost will be approximately CYP30.00 per hour.

In Cyprus snow skiing can be enjoyed from January to the end of March most years. There are two ski lifts on the north face of Mount Olympus, high up in the Troodos mountains, one being 350 metres long and the other 500 metres.

There are a further two ski lifts on the south face both at 150 metres long. For full details visit the web site on www.cyprusski.com for all up to date ski conditions and ski hire, which is sometimes of limited availability.

Cyprus is a natural mountain-biking place. The terrain offers many opportunities on different tracks. Due to the excellent weather conditions mountain biking can be enjoyed almost throughout the year. There are a variety of different road surfaces from rocky to clay and steep to flat, and different landscapes combining attractive beaches, modern cities, vineyards and old tranquil villages.

Bicycle hire is available in Pervolia at a cost of between CYP5-10 /day.

The Cyprus Cycling Federation:
P.O.Box 24572, CY 1301 Lefkosia
Tel: 357 22 66 33 44 / Fax: 357 22 66 11 50
Email: ccf@cytanet.com.cy

Golf - There are currently three golf courses on the island with a number of others set for development and completion in 2008, including one just a few minutes from our villa

1. Tsada Golf Club
The club is situated near Tsada village 20 minutes drive, north of Pafos town in the grounds of a 12th century monastery. It is an 18 hole course created by Donald Steel, it plays to a par 72 all green and measures 6060 m.
Handicap requirements: Men 28 Ladies 36
Equipment hire available
Clubs CYP6. Electric trolley CYP5. Cart/Buggy CYP14
Course cost: CYP25 during the summer months and CYP35 from mid September. All costs based on 2006 prices
Tel: +357 26 64 2774 / Fax: +357 26 64 2776
Email: golfers2@cylanet.com.cy

2. The Secret Valley Golf Club
It is located 18 km east of Pafos and 49 km from Lemesos, near "Petra tou Romiou". The legendary birthplace of Aphrodite. It is an 18 hole course, plays to a Par 71 and measures 5.904 m.
Handicap requirements: Men 28 Ladies 36
Equipment hire available as per Tsada.
Course cost: CYP28 summer rising to CYP38 from mid September All costs based on 2006 prices.
Tel: +357 26 27 4000 / Fax: +357 26 27 4001
Email: secretvalley@spidernet.com.cy
Web: www.cyprusgolf.com

3. Aphrodite Hills
A 18-hole international standard golf course - plays to a par 71/70 and measures 6,269 m - and club house located near the birthplace of Aphrodite has been operating since October 2002.
Handicap requirements: Men 28 Ladies 36.
Equipment hire available. Clubs CYP17 Cart/Buggy included in green fee.
Course cost: CYP49 summer rising in mid September to CYP£69.
This course also has a 3 hole golf academy with 2 par 4 holes and a par 5.
Anyone can play but all courses are soft spiked and full golf attire must be worn.
This costs CYP9 per day for as long as you wish. All costs based on 2006 prices.

The four most popular water parks on the island are the Aphrodite Waterpark in Paphos, Fasouri Watermania Waterpark in Limassol, Water World in Agia Napa and The Fun Park in Protoras. All have special areas and rides for smaller children such as slides, fountains, water guns, and even a slippery octopus to climb. For the bigger children and brave and adventurous adults there are whirlpools, kamikaze slides, wave pools and water chutes plunging down into the darkness! They open daily at 10.00am from May to October. There are height restrictions on some slides.

Mazotos village, Larnaka district just 10 mins drive from Blue Serenity Enjoy a day at the Camel Park, swim in the pool, learn about the camel's life, feed the animals and experience a ride. The Park is open daily from 8.00hrs to sunset all year round. The restaurant is open in the evenings.
Tel: +357 24 99 12 43 / +357 99 41 69 68
Email: info@camel-park.com
Website: www.camel-park.com

In the centre of the island covering an area of 9337 hectares, the highest point is Chionistra or Olympos (1952 m) and the lowest is Moni forest (700m). The area is magical and suitable for hiking, skiing, mountain biking and picnics. Please remember that in Cyprus it is forbidden to drop litter or cut wild flowers and other plants

One of the first sights on leaving the airport is the beautiful salt lake, home to colonies of flamingos in the cooler months. Beside the lake is the Hala Sultan Tekesi, built to the memory of Prophet Mohammed's aunt. In Larnaca itself the old town is alive and bustling with shoppers. It has a pedestrian area, Zenon Kitieos, with many bars and restaurants. Visit the 17th century church of St.Lazarus with its own Byzantine museum.

Larnaka Walk "Past and Present" (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Larnaka

"Skala (Larnaka) and its craftsmen" (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Larnaka

Byzantine Museum of Agios Lazaros Church
Kato Drys village: Rural Museum (House of Gabriel and Eleni Papachristoforou)
Larnaka District Archaeological Museum
Larnaka District Mediaeval Museum (Larnaka Fort)
Lefkara village: Museum of Traditional Embroidery & Silver-Smithing (Patsalos Residence)
Lefkara village: "Fatsa" Wax Museum
Mazotos village: Costas Argirou Naive Sculpture Museum
Municipal Museum of Natural History - Larnaka
Palaeontology Museum Tornaritis - Pierides
The Pierides Foundation Archeological Museum
Please note: Entrance to monasteries and churches is permitted only to persons suitably attired.

Choirokoitia - Neolithic Settlement
Hala Sultan Tekke - Salt Lake
Kalavassos Tenta - Neolithic Settlement
Kition, Archaeological Site

We cannot recommend highly enough the benefits of simply wandering around the villages and exploring on foot. This is the best way to discover the local atmosphere and hidden gems of restaurants and shops. You never know what's around the next corner, or when a doorway will open up onto a flower filled courtyard. So, put on some suitable footwear, make sure you wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen and carry a bottle of water with you at all times.