Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Small waves in sideshore westerly (prevailing direction in summer) with flat sections in between increasing in size with wind strength. Nice port tack kickers on way out in a westerly. Big waves and wind on/sideon in winter from the right (north or northeasterly).
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Large, sandy beach with plenty of room except for Sundays in summer when locals come down to swim. Avoid kiting at these times or exercise extreme caution as very few kiters in this area so people become fascinated and may walk straight into your window to have a chat! Most of the time you will have the place to yourself. Also, sea turtles nest on this large beach so please keep well clear of cages set up by conservationists and do not insert anything deep into the sand during summer months. Although water quality is very good and appears crystal clear the Med is subject to heavy pollution and consequently beaches can be littered heavily in winter months when council do not clean up so please do your part and take your litter home.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Bystanders, Other
Beachgoer: August
Weather specificities: Season runs from late April to November. Can get extremely hot in July and August (40+C and high humidity). Shorts and sunscreen all the way. Shorty or thin full suit during winter months.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Best direction in summer is West or Northwest, with northerlies ridable but onshore so be very cautious and do not overfly other beach users. 12-20 knots normal with occasional increasing to 25+. In winter the wind is on/sideonshore from the right (North or Northeasterly). In July and August the heat and humidity generally kills the wind but good either side of these months.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car, Bus - All airports have taxis to Kyrenia (Girne) taking 25min from Ercan airport, and a half from Larnaca and 2.5-3 hrs from Paphos. Numerous hotels, resorts etc in Kyrenia (Girne). Alagadi beach 20min from town by car. Follow the coast road east out of Kyrenia following signs for Catalkoy/Esentepe until you see signs for Alagadi and Acapulco resort. Keep driving past resort and power station until you arrive at Alagadi turn off also signposted for St Kathleen's restaurant (awesome food!). Follow the road to the left of the restaurant and you are there. 3 car parks, one at the far west end (the best for kiting), one in the middle with a small cafe and shower/toilet and one at far eastern end unsuitable except for winter months. Free parking at present (National Park).
Specific rules: Other
Extra: No rules just common sense and PLEASE respect the local turtle conservation project. Make sure you launch downwind of small rocky spit in middle of beach for obvious reasons, nice and flat too. This shore is the breeding place for rare turtles! Not the best spot to surf or kite because you disturb some unique wildlife.
Nightlife: Plenty on offer in Kyrenia, from small funky bars to seaside clubs. Bars in the harbor are not the cheapest but the view is amazing.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Larnaca's best wave sailing spot, especially for jumping waves.
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Small
Infos: Pebble beach. Small or no beach, but you can rig in the fields behind.
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Best season: April to November. Ideal wind direction: Southwest and West. Particularly very windy during the summer months. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: April, May, June, July, September, October
Access description: by Car - At the lighthouse west of Larnaca airport and Cape Kiti.
Specific rules: None
Extra: One of the best waverider-chillout-zone: the Fisi Fasi Bar.
Nightlife: Nightlife in Perivolia.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Repair, Rental, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Stones
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Depending on wind conditions you have flat water or small waves.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Medium sized, sandy beach.
Identified hazards: Stones
Beachgoer: June, July, August, September
Weather specificities: Warm during summer, but cold during winter.
Wind specificities: Best in spring and fall.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car, Boat - Drive eastwards from Limassol. Exit to Amathus and get to the St. Raphael Marina, here you will find the big beach. During off-season you can park on the beach.
Specific rules: Time
Extra: This beach gets very packed during summer with tourists. Then kiting is not allowed.
Accommodations: Rooms, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: January, February, April, May, June, August, September, October, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Infos: Nice waves with NE and NW winds. Otherwise flat to choppy.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Long sandy beach, but very narrow.
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind specificities: Best season: April to November. Best in NW and NE winds. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: April, May, June, July, September, October
Access description: by Car - From Paphos drive north to Polis.
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Infos: Flat, shallow waters. Flat water speed sailing spot with west winds but gusty and offshore, waves with east wind.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Long sandy beach. Lots of space.
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind specificities: Season all year round. Ideal wind direction: West if you like flat water blasting, East if you prefer it onshore with waves. Dangerous kiteboarding with offshore wind! Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Access description: by Car - On the East side of the Akrotiri peninsula.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Infos: Nice waves, flat in between. The shore brake can be intimidating when the waves are big.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Nice open bay with a long sandy beach.
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind specificities: Best season: October to April. Works only in West winds. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: April, May, June, July, September, October
Access description: by Car - 7km north from Paphos on the mainroad to Coral Bay.
Specific rules: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Wave breaker
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Turquoise water.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand, Pebbles - Medium
Infos: Great access very friendly spot, grass to set up the equipment.
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: Lovely weather for those who like to surf in a beautiful sunny weather.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Start at noon and kite surf until sunset. Stable wind.
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: Other
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: The water gets deep after 15 metres.
Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Medium
Infos: This is a dedicated beach for kiteboarding so the only real hazard is other kiters. The launch site is a good size and consists of pebbles.
Identified hazards: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car, Bus -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Stones
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: From chop to medium waves.
Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Big
Infos: Big beach, 1.4 km long.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: June, July, August, September
Wind specificities: Great for East wind.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Shower, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Stones
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Perfect for learning because of it's flat waters. Take care of stones under the water.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Sandy beach. It's usually quiet and plenty of room for launching.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind specificities: Best season: April to November. Ideal wind direction: Southwest. Can become gusty at the end of the day. To the west of the bay SW and NE will be sideshore. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: April, May, June, July, September, October
Access description: by Car - Half way between Paphos and Limassol (25min). Take the Avdimou exit on the motorway and follow the signs towards Kyrenia restaurant.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: Kitesurfing is only allowed behind the sign for boats. Please never cross the swimmers area. Take these rules seriously so that the locals are able to use this spot for a long time!
Accommodations: Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Currents
Infos: Flat water. Sea current can be very strong at times.
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Medium
Infos: Long pebble beach.
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind specificities: Westerly wind is very gusty because slightly offshore. Best season: May to November. Best in SE and SW. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: May, June, July, September, October
Access description: by Car - Between Paphos and the airport next to the camping.
Accommodations: Camping
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Buoys
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Small waves breaking on a sandbar. Before the sandbar the water is flat to choppy.
Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Medium
Infos: Sand and pebbles. Neough space for safe launching and landing. Lots of wooden stakes in one line behind the beach. Cars park on the beach as well.
Identified hazards: Cars, Other, None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Best season: April to November. Ideal wind direction: Southwest and West. Particularly very windy during the summer months. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - From Larnaca drive to kiti, and here south to Pervolia. The beach is west of Pervolia. Park on the beach.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Nightlife in Pervolia.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Small
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September, October
Weather specificities: Water during winter min 16C.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car, Bus -
Specific rules: License
Extra: IKO license needed.
Nightlife: There is many cafes, bar and restaurants around the village.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Repair, Rental, Rescue
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Island
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Wind type: Frontal
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: None
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Infos: Excellent waves. It is Cypruss most popular surfing spot.
Beach type & size: Sand, Rocks - Medium
Infos: This little sandy bay is very cramped with rocks on either side of it and better left to experts.
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind specificities: Best season: May to November. Ideal wind direction: West. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: May, June, July, September, October
Access description: by Car - 5km North of Paphos on the road to Coral Bay just bellow the Helios Beach Hotel.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Small area, for experts only.
Accommodations: Rooms
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Nice waves with East wind, can get fairly heavy but good for wave riding.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Stunning beach and usually empty.
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Season runs from late April to November. Can get extremely hot in July and August (40+C and high humidity). Shorts and sunscreen all the way. Shorty or thin full suit during winter months.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: In July and August the heat and humidity generally kills the wind but good either side of these months.
Access description: by Car - Drive to the very east end of Cyprus, onto the on the Karpaz peninsula. Golden Beach is the last south facing beach of the peninsula.
Specific rules: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents, Rocks
Infos: Probably the best spot in Cyprus for wave riding but best avoided in the summer when it is flat and very crowded with swimmers. During summer ride at the right curve to the left, here you can also rig your gear. Few rocks in the water who can be stick out sometimes. Some areas with currents.
Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Big
Infos: Sandy beach and easy access, very busy in summer, lots of tourists. Further left pebbles and thistles.
Identified hazards: Other
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Best season: April to November. Ideal wind direction: Southwest. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW). During summer the winds starts around 14:00.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - West of Erimi village next to the ancient theater after which it is named.
Specific rules: None
Extra: This beach should be avoided in summer due to too many tourists. Many restaurant facilities available.
Accommodations: Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop
Water hazards: Stones
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Choppy water.
Beach type & size: Pebbles - Medium
Infos: Long deserted stretch of sandy beach very popular with kiteboarders.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: May, June, July, August, September
Weather specificities: The air has 16C in winter and up to 32C in summer, sometimes hot with up to 35C. The water has 16-26C. Riding is possible all year long.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Best season: April to November. Ideal and general wind direction: Southwest. Southwest and West during summer time. East and Northwest during winter (sometimes South winds, 12 foot waves). Gusty all year round, stable during summer time (SW).
Best months: June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car - Take the Paramali exit on the motorway and once in the village follow the dirt track near the little bridge to the sea (opposite the church).
Specific rules: Zones, Other
Extra: Very good beach for beginners. The beach is within the British Sovereign Base area and is a turtle nesting site for a highly endangered population, therefore driving on the beach is illegal and so is the nighttime use.
Nightlife: Go to Limassol or Paphos for town night life, bars available by the dozen at around villages too, Episkopi, Erimi etc.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Parking
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