Fancy a windsurf holiday on the Med this summer? Then read this guide to Larnaca windsurfing holidays in Cyprus, to find out why this Cypriot resort in the south east of the island makes the perfect windsurf destination.
Larnaca City is a port with many hidden beauties. Expect sandy Blue Flag beaches with clean and warm waters, historic castles and churches, and plenty of restaurants and pubs.
Larnaca is also a region within Cyprus. It includes popular tourist destinations such as Nissi Beach, and Ayia Napa – both around 40 minutes from Larnaca – so amenities and tourist facilities are excellent. Larnaca Airport receives direct flights from all over Europe making it very easy to reach.
Guide to Larnaca windsurfing holidays
Something that is less well known about Larnaca, is that is has the best year around windsurf conditions on Cyprus. It is the perfect destination for all levels of windsurfer from complete beginners to advanced.
You can expect light wind in the morning hours, which is great for beginners and kids who want to learn to windsurf. After lunch the wind speed ramps up to around 20 knots, so it is perfect for more advanced riders and those who want to gain some serious speed.
Mackenzie beach one of the most famous beaches in Larnaca having a Blue Flag for its calm, clear & shallow seawater. It has all the facilities you’d expect from a good beach: showers, toilets, sunbeds, umbrellas, restaurants, cafes etc. Plus of course it has wind almost every day! All of which makes it the perfect spot for Larnaca windsurfing holidays in Cyprus.
Larnaca windsurfing holidays in Cyprus: When?
The best wind conditions are from mid April until mid September. The wind is fairly constant reaching up to around 20 knots each day. During winter time there is still wind, but it is not as reliable. Furthermore, the sea is choppy and wavy so most of the windsurf centres are closed.
If you are planning Larnaca windsurfing holidays then we recommend you look up Windsurf City Cyprus. It is a VDWS certified center, that offers windsurf, SUP and catamaran sailing with all the latest top quality equipment. They have rental gear suitable for both advanced and beginners plus all the necessary accessories.
Windsurf City Cyprus provide lessons and rentals for all skill levels for both adults and kids. Lessons can be taught in English, German, Russian, Lithuanian and Greek, plus the instructors are all fully certified and highly experienced instructors.
If you’d like to know more about windsurfing in Larnaca, or wish to book lessons or gear go to: www.windsurfcitycyprus.com
