Marking a piece of land at the crossroads of three continents (close to Europe, Africa and Asia), Cyprus offers superb sailing conditions all year round. With 340 days of sunshine throughout the year it is the ideal place for outdoor sports and of course, sailing. If you are tired of the sea and want to get your feet back on dry land, there are countless things you can do and sights to see in the towns of Cyprus.

Nicosia is the capital of the island and you can spend time visiting the museum for archaeological finds or visit the Saint Sophia Cathedral. Paphos is a coastal city southwest of Cyprus included in the official list of UNESCO world’s heritage and its history dates back to the myths of the goddess Aphrodite who was worshipped for many centuries.

According to the legend, the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite emerged from the sea in Paphos and today whoever swims around the rock named ‘Petra tou Romiou’ three times will have various blessings and luck. You can also visit the Tombs of the Kings in the district of Paphos today which has impressive ancient greek pillars from the Neolithic period.

Limassol is the most touristic destination in Cyprus with the largest port on the island. Limassol was historically the center of wine trade and the port was used to export all kinds of wines and spirits. In Larnaca you can enjoy the palm-tree seafront and visit the church of Saint Lazarus. If you want to see more than just harbors and beaches in Cyprus, then definitely spend time to see some beautiful villages. The Troodos Mountains that make up most of the hinterland of Cyprus are simply stunning and the painted churches of the mountains offer some of the best Byzantine frescoes you will ever see.

Cyprus has countless beaches, a few worth mentioning include Nissi beach which is the perfect spot you can go diving with its many caves and natural beauties.The beach of Makronissos is also famous for watersports and its family-friendly vibe and is in close proximity to the WaterWorld themed waterpark which brings lots of visitors.The famous beach of Ayia Napa is one of the most famous party spots in the world, if you hire a catamaran in Cyprus you can spend a wonderful night by the beach or have fun in the night clubs with some of the top international Djs. Some of the most favoured boat trips from Ayia Napa include a voyage along the east coast of Cyprus where you can reach the popular resort of Protaras, the Cape Greco nature reserve is a little further with enchanting rocks and sea caves where couples can get married on board a yacht. By renting a boat in Cyprus you can go from beach to beach and to many areas that cannot be accessed otherwise, take your time to treat yourself to one of the best days out in the sea with a cruise that is guaranteed to uplift your senses.

Kyrenia boat trips in Northern Cyprus will always give you the option to partake in an array of watersport activities and tour various bays and beaches. Escape Beach is located just 5 nautical miles from Kyrenia and will give you the chance to get away from the bustle of the town, the anchorage is great for sailboats as it is protected from winds. Other great beaches to tour in Kyrenia include Alagadi Turtle Beach and Golden Sands where sailors may have a whole beach to themselves and they can navigate the Karpaz peninsula with ease. Several other great anchorages include Kaplica bay where you can go dip in refreshing waters, and Karpaz Gate Marina makes a great stop for entertainment before you continue your cruises in Northern Cyprus.