A combination of ideal weather and terrain makes Cyprus a great place for diverse athletics activities all year round. At the seashore there is swimming, sailing, parasailing, body surfing and scuba diving. Swimming is particularly comfortable from May to November. The CTO manages many public beaches, equipped with changing cabins, chairs and lifeguards.

Fishing is another popular activity. For salt-water fishing, no license is required. Inland, thirteen reservoirs are stocked with trout, perch, bream, catfish and other fresh-water fish; those over 12 must apply for a license at the District Fishing Department.

Cyprus boasts more than 200 kilometers of nature trails. With their golden oak, plane and pine tree-covered peaks crisscrossed by well-marked paths, hiking in the Troodos Mountains is a popular leisure activity. There are two posted nature trails in the Akamas Peninsula, the Aphrodite Trail and Adonis Trail, one Forestry Department trail in Cape Greco and two marked trails in Pafos Forest. Organized hikes are routinely organized by local tour operators.

Horseback riding is possible year-round at the Lapatsa Sporting Center southwest of Nicosia and the Elias Beach Hotel and Country Club, near Limassol.

From January to March there is skiing on Mount Olympus. The Cyprus Ski Club operates four runs and offers equipment and toboggan rentals as well as ski instruction.

Golfers can tee up at one of three challenging 18-hole golf courses. There are tennis clubs throughout Cyprus. In addition, bicycles can be rented in many resort areas and towns. 

Source: www.cyprushotelassociation.org