There are many sporting activities in Cyprus and contrary to popular belief this peaceful and tranquil Island as much more to offer all types of outdoor enthusiasts than the usual sunbathing and splashing about in the sea.
Visitors seeking a more active holiday will not be disappointed with numerous facilities on offer. You can enjoy a wide range of sporting activites from professional coaches and instructors in all types of sports.
Cycling The Island is a perfect place when it comes to cycling and especially mountain biking. The terrain of the Troodos and Kyrenia mountains is just excellent with its vast network of dirt tracks and forest trails. Bikes can be hired in most towns and are reasonably cheap to hire.
Good sources of information is available from:
The Cyprus Cycling Federation Kimonos 1, Engomi, 2406 Nicosia
226 63344
FAX 226 61150
Cyprus Mountain Bike Association
For information on mountain biking in the Troodos mountains and other rugged areas in western Cyprus contact the association on:
2235 6174
Golfing Cyprus is fast becoming a firm favorite with many golfers since improvements to golfing facilities have taken place over the last few years. These facilities continue to improve with new large golfing complexes resently opening and more are planned. With the all-year climate it means golfers from all over the world can enjoy golfing on superb courses anytime of the year. There are serveral golf schools, golf development classes and academies in many locations in Cyprus.
There are now three golf courses on the Island:
Paphos and the West
Tsada Golf Club 18-hole course, is situated near Paphos, set in a valley on the grounds of a 12th-century monastery. Facilities include a restaurant, tennis and outdoor pool North of Paphos
2664 2774
Secret Valley 18-hole course, set in a scenic valley surrounded by rocky formations East of Paphos, near Petra tou Romiou
2696 83900
Pareklissa
A 9-Hole course within a large hotel complex Elias Beach Hotel, east of Limassol
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The Island is a perfect place when it comes to cycling and especially mountain biking. The terrain of the Troodos and Kyrenia mountains is just excellent with its vast network of dirt tracks and forest trails. Bikes can be hired in most towns and are reasonably cheap to hire.
Kimonos 1, Engomi, 2406 Nicosia
Cyprus is fast becoming a firm favorite with many golfers since improvements to golfing facilities have taken place over the last few years. These facilities continue to improve with new large golfing complexes resently opening and more are planned. With the all-year climate it means golfers from all over the world can enjoy golfing on superb courses anytime of the year. There are serveral golf schools, golf development classes and academies 
