S p o r t s & L e i s u r e

Pafos Chamber of Commerce & Industry Pafos Tourism Committee, P.O.Box 60082, 8100 Pafos, Cyprus, Tel:+357 26935115, Fax:+357 26944602

Email:info@visitpafos.org.cy, Web site:www.visitpafos.org.cy

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Guaranteed sunshine almost every day of the year is just one of thereasons why you would choose Pafos to indulge in your favouritesport. Whether you just want to play for fun while relaxing in

idyllic surroundings, or are a professional athlete looking for winter training,there are facilities for everyone, from football and golf to water sports and hiking.

And since leisure activities do not mean the same thing to everyone, Pafosoffers other ways for you to indulge yourself. If shopping is your idea of a funday out, the bustling shopping centres have everything from local handicraftsto designer labels. If a varied nightlife is what it takes, enjoy a drink or a mealat the numerous bars and restaurants, or dance to the latest rhythms at oneof the town’s stylish nightclubs. And after the exertions of the day are done,you can put your feet up and relax in your own comfortable accommodation.

Efficient support services, a reliable communications and telecommunicationsnetwork, including its own airport, as well as being a safe crime-free environment,all combine to make Pafos good value for money.

P a f o s F o r T h e L e i s u r e L o v e r

Just because you want to get away fromit all doesn’t mean you don’t want to doit all. Lounging around from beach tobar can be enriched by various other activ-ities. How much more satisfying to spendyour holiday doing something that is bothchallenging and healthy. It is the perfectchoice to make you an all round winner.

Feel a sense of achievement by taking up a new sport or improving yourskills. Practice your serve, learn how to tack or just go for the thrill.

There’s a myriad of sporting activities available in Pafos. Try yourhand at bowling or a game of mini golf. Experience the closest thingto being a Formula 1 driver by zooming round a karting track.

Go horseback riding into the Peyia forest, along the beaches and into the beautiful sea caves.

Pafos lends itself to winter training and is popular with all kinds of professionalsportsmen. A number of north European football teams choose to comehere to train during the winter months thanks to the sunny weather and excellent facilities. Amateurs can enjoy five-a-side football on artificial grasspitches available for rent on an hourly basis.

The region is a great place for hiking and cycling both for the sport and as ameans to explore the region. Set your own pace. Walk or pedal throughvineyards and unspoiled mountain villages. Discover hidden medieval churches. Challenge yourself to take on a steep mountain incline. Or take iteasy marvelling at breath-taking views. Strong headwinds are rare and rainfall is comparatively low. Cyprus’ roads, ranging from flat asphaltedcountry roads to steep mountain trails along peaceful, unfrequented andscenic routes, are perfect for these activities, while distances are short.

With three top class golf courses, a tennis academy and a large variety ofwater sports Pafos is a sportsman’s paradise.

There are three top class golfing courses in the Pafos region, situatedin peaceful surroundings amidst landscaped hills with spectacularviews. It is the ideal place for tennis all the year round, even in the

summer, thanks to cool westerly breezes and floodlighting. Most large hotelshave tennis courts for guests, mainly hard or artificial grass.

With warm crystal clear seas, no tides or dangerous currents, Pafos is perfectfor water sports. Discover the magic of the underwater world by snorkellingor diving, especially off the Akamas coast. Get away from the crowds on thebeach by chartering a yacht or joining an organised boat trip and anchor in a secluded cove.

Try the waterpark for thrills, or parasailing for a new sensation. Relish theexhilaration of the wind powering you forward by learning to sail or windsurf.Steady prevailing westerlies and calm predictable seas make the region idealfor sailing, as testified by Greece’s Olympic gold windsurfing medallist whochooses to come to the island to train.

Whatever your passion, Pafos has something for everyone. It is the perfectchoice to make you an all round winner.