So What Can You Do to Raise Your Heart Rate, Practise Your Sport or Pump Some Adrenaline?
Once again, there is something for everyone as there is no shortage of sporting activities. Let’s see if any of the activities below appeal to you:
The North of Cyprus offers the highly rated Korineum Golf, Tennis and Beach Club. Centred around a spectacular and grand club house, there is a challenging 18-hole course, a 3-hole practice course, a luxury driving range, a tennis centre, hotel, and beach club. The course is perfectly placed in the undulating hills with breathtaking sea and mountain views. Golfers of all levels will find this a challenging course with plenty of obstacles to negotiate. Pro golfers from around the world admire the Korineum and describe it as long, unforgiving, and the greens as true.
The club house has a choice of restaurants and superb elevated terraces where people from around the world sit together enjoying the views, sampling from a delicious European menu, or simply sipping on a well-deserved ice-cold Efes beer. Efes is the local brew and is a huge hit with foreign guests to North Cyprus. The beach club is also luxurious with a choice of grassy or sandy areas and a super beachside restaurant. For non-golfers, the Korineum has a traditional oriental spa for massage and a wide choice of treatments.
A sunshine island surrounded by sparkling seas is a haven for water sport enthusiasts, and North Cyprus does not disappoint. Here are some options to choose from:
Apart from miles of rocks and coves to explore, Cyprus has the exciting MS Zenobia dive. Just off the coast of Larnaca, this huge Swedish-built ferry (172.2m) capsized on her maiden voyage and, lying at a depth of 42m, became a top ten world dive site (The Times Newspaper). There are plenty of dive schools for all levels of experience.
This fast-action sport has definitely caught on in North Cyprus with perfect conditions particularly on the west coast. Although still in its early days, there are a handful of reputable schools available to surfers of all levels.
Check out your balance and core strength wherever you see calmer waters, and of course, if you have a board. If not, you are never far away from a club where you can hire equipment.
Although North Cyprus is not abundant with marinas and sailing clubs, recent years have seen the development of the super Karpaz Gate Marina. There are several small harbours and a number of new marinas on the drawing board and at planning stage. One of the major tourist attractions is the ancient Kyrenia Harbour where you can jump on board a choice of Turkish gullets and take a daytime or sunset cruise. These cruises average four hours with lunch or dinner served while anchored in stunning locations. The average price is around 15 euros and includes a delicious lunch, swim, cruise, and even a free drink. It is the perfect way to catch a breeze and take refuge from the very strong sun in the summer months.
A hugely popular pastime amongst the local people, they simply love fishing. You can choose between seaside fishing from the sands and rocks or venture a few kilometres offshore for some game fishing where you have a chance of catching substantial tuna or swordfish. At the right time of year, you may be lucky enough to see a school of dolphins playing in the surf. Be positive and expect to catch from the following list: rainbow fish, parrot fish, red soldier fish, red/grey mullet, rays, octopus, mackerel, cod, plaice, bass, bream, and eels. There are plenty of organized trips where your success depends on the experience of the captain. Vision Group can give you tips on trips with the highest success rate but … you must be able to keep a secret.
Every hotel or private residential development has a gym and spa. You will be very impressed with the size, number, and quality of these clubs, and the up-to-date equipment and range of classes, with spinning and yoga particularly prominent. There is no excuse for not exercising when in North Cyprus. If you want to pamper yourself and relax in saunas, spas, and relaxation rooms, the luxury spa choice is huge. Each has a super menu of treatments at very competitive prices compared to global standards. In many of these clubs and spas, you will feel like you are in a grand palace as they spare no expense in construction, generally financed by casino income.
For some reason, many young Cypriots love racing, mostly off-road. There are several off-road events where you will see high-powered jeeps or motor cross bikes roaring in the mud or flying through the air. There are also five top-class go-karting tracks to challenge your friends. All such sports are substantially cheaper than similar quality facilities throughout Europe, so why not have a go?
If, after enjoying all the sporting and relaxing activities in North Cyprus, you feel the desire to stay longer, why not consider purchasing real estate? North Cyprus offers a variety of investment opportunities in housing, ranging from cozy apartments to luxurious villas with sea views. This region combines beautiful natural landscapes, a favorable climate, and excellent living and leisure conditions. For more information about real estate opportunities, you can visit the Wellton Property website, where you will find a wide selection of properties and professional consultation on all related questions.
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