With activity holidays in Cyprus becoming ever more popular, the Columbia Beach Hotel offers this brief guide to the various types of sports that you can enjoy during your activity holidays in Cyprus.

If you're a bit of a water baby, there are water sports galore for your activity holidays in Cyprus. Snorkelling or scuba diving in the clear blue seas will give you the chance to spot lots of aquatic life, including grouper, amberjack and even barracuda! There are also some fantastic areas around Paphos for surfing lovers, so be sure to jump on a board or try your hand at kitesurfing or windsurfing. For more information, check out our sports pages to see what else you can try during your activity holidays in Cyprus.

The Troodos Mountains and Limassol Forest are a hikers and mountain bikers dream - so be sure to include them in your activity holidays in Cyprus itinerary. Well trodden paths that have been used by locals over the centuries have been set out to enable hikers to enjoy the abundance of flora and fauna on this beautiful island. Wooden markers and clear signage will guide you through the beautiful natural scenery and you can find detailed guides in ‘Nature Trails of the Troodos’ published by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.  

A variety of different terrains means that keen mountain bikers can enjoy a leisurely cycle or a more challenging adventure all year round – but try to avoid the bigger and more heavily trafficked roads during the summer time. If you want to combine some sightseeing with your activity holidays in Cyprus, try the cycling trails in the Akamas region - one of the most beautiful trails starts at the Baths of Aphrodite and leads all the way to the natural spring at Fontana Amorosa. At just 7 km you may prefer a longer route, such as the Neo Chorion to Pyrgos trail which is around 16 km.

In contrast to the sunny side of sports, Cyprus is also ideal for skiing activity holidays. In Cyprus, the highest peak is Mount Olympus - at around 1950m above sea level, there are four lifts for a range of abilities. Take your activity holidays in Cyprus between January and March for the best skiing conditions.

Golf is another very popular sport for travellers choosing activity holidays in Cyprus. Try the beautiful Aphrodite Hills, the Secret Valley course or perhaps the recently opened Elea Golf Club. All of these championship level courses, plus more, are just a short distance from our fantastic hotel - visit our golf page to find out more about the amazing courses you can play during your golf activity holidays in Cyprus.

Whatever kind of experience you’re looking for during your activity holidays in Cyprus, you'll be amazed at the wide range of sports and adventures available. Cyprus has an abundance of limestone and sandstone outcrops for rock climbing and you can also enjoy kayaking, bungee jumping, brilliant buggy racing, fishing, horse riding and even some exhilarating skydiving!

Contact us now to book your activity holidays in Cyprus!