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Ayia Napa Extreme Sports 

While many vacationers seek the refuge of Ayia Napa for a relaxing holiday on the sand, others prefer to participate in extreme sports.  Activities such as bungee jumping, cycling, tennis, paintball, etc., are very popular on the island.  In order to accommodate the growing number of tourists, the tourist bureau in Ayia Napa and other locations in Cyprus have been working to bring more extreme sporting opportunities.  They are realizing that the younger generation that flocks to Ayia Napa for the nightlife, also enjoy extreme sports during the day.  While there are locations all over Cyprus for extreme sports, many tourists find that they do not have to travel very far at all.   

Bungee Jumping 

bungeeAbout 10 minutes outside of the centre of Ayia Napa, is an internationally known bungee jump club known as “Bungee Downunder”.  This extreme sport scene has been popular since 1992 and is an experience that you will never forget.   
Suspended from a 200 ft crane is a cord that is tied to your ankles.  The bungee jump platform extends out over the Mediterranean Sea.  While you do get a bit wet as the cord stretches, this is a relief compared to the hot summer weather.  The Bungee Downunder experience is more than a jump.  Located at the jump site are barbecues and some live entertainment to enjoy.  
Many people who have never bungee jumped before are worried about their safety.  Bungee jumping is very safe, and the staff at Bungee Downunder has an amazing safety record.  So far, they have carried out over 1,000,000 jumps safely all over the world.  For booking inquiries call +357 99 605248. 

Cycling 

The beautiful scenery of Ayia Napa is a paradise for cycling enthusiasts.  There are bicycle lanes on the main roads, as well as coastal routes and gentle cycling treks for those not used to this extreme sport.  There are several cycling clubs that operate out of Cyprus.  Bicycles can be rented from the clubs, or other independent cycle places.   
You can purchase maps from these same places or on the Internet.  Road signs are helpful in the area but it is recommended that you become familiar with the Greek alphabet to help decipher signs in the more rural areas.  You can choose from a group guided cycling tour or organize your own.  You can visit the Cyprus Cycling Federation at www.cypruscycling. 

Paintball  

Paintball is a team sport that has became widely popular all over the world.  The thrill of being able to stalk other players in order to capture their flag is an exhilaration.  Paintball became legal on the island of Cyprus in May of 2004.  There are a total of four licensed paintball fields that operate on the island.  
Use the information at the bottom to find a paintball field in Cyprus: 

  1. DNA Paintball, Paphos- Tel. +357 99620920
  2. Paintball City Cyprus, Paphos- Tel. +357 26 813 999
  3. KWEST Cyprus Paintball Park, Larnaca- Tel. +357 99669343
  4. Village Paintball Fields, Limassol- Tel. + 357 99656474