Side activities  Benacon is aware that long stayers may desire additional information
on local life style and cultural events, and may need easy access to sport, health
activities and social life . As a complement to rental, Benacon provides information and
useful contacts for many of the of the the activities and social events available in the
Pafos area:
Sports An increasing number of sport activities are available in the Pafos area, easy to practice and at competitive rates: Swimming Indoor and outdoor pools, public or private, heated or not. Nice beaches within 12km of Paphos. Full beach facilities in Kato Pafos center. Join the traditional morning swimmers (from 6.00am) for a fortified day start. Beach sports Plenty available on most beaches, sunbeds and umbrellas for hire, whilst resting from a fling on the ring, or the experience of paragliding. Water skiing lesson available from Cyp 10.00 per hour. Tennis Many tennis courts available, a few public, and many in hotels with highly qualified coaches to help you improve your form. Cyp 6.00 per hour, usually including court. Squash Mainly in hotels. Borrow a racket and sweat as much as you like for Cyp 2.00 per hour. Golf 2 X 18 holes golf courses with full club facilities within 20km from Pafos. Scuba diving A good range of dive sites for all levels of diver. PADI courses available from absolute beginner to instructor level. Flying Get your PPL course in four weeks for CYP2500.00. For experienced pilot, rent a plane (from Cyp 50.00 per flight hour) and enjoy the Greek island, Lebanon Horse riding Get to know the Cyprus countryside on the horse back - American "Western" style or conventional riding schools offer tuition and safaris. Bowls Crown Bowls within a traditional club. 2 greens available, with all-weather surfaces. Also 2 indoor bowling alleys open day and evening. French boules French boules J Badminton Local club with indoor and outdoor courts.
Aerobics Groups for all ages and levels of ability in most hotels and private gymnasiums. Groups for all ages and levels of ability in most hotels and private gymnasiums. Snooker - Pool Tables available at several Pubs and Restaurants in and around the town. Tables available at several Pubs and Restaurants in and around the town. Snooker - Pool Tables available at several Pubs and Restaurants in and around the town. Snooker - Pool Tables available at several Pubs and Restaurants in and around the town. LeisureVarious activities to get the best of your stay: Painting Learn the basic skills of painting at the various art schools of Paphos or join a group and paint the local scenery Learn the basic skills of painting at the various art schools of Paphos or join a group and paint the local scenery Learn the basic skills of painting at the various art schools of Paphos or join a group and paint the local scenery Learn the basic skills of painting at the various art schools of Paphos or join a group and paint the local scenery Learn the basic skills of painting at the various art schools of Paphos or join a group and paint the local scenery Learn the basic skills of painting at the various art schools of Paphos or join a group and paint the local scenery Line Dancing Join the JJ Paphos Hospice Stompers - Both morning and evening sessions. Cost CYP1.50 each. Join the JJ Paphos Hospice Stompers - Both morning and evening sessions. Cost CYP1.50 each. Icon painting Icon painting Take some lessons with a local specialist in the creation and restoration of icons. Cypriot traditions Including learning to cook traditional dishes. Including learning to cook traditional dishes. Including learning to cook traditional dishes. Including learning to cook traditional dishes. Including learning to cook traditional dishes. NatureDiscover the Mediterranean biotope with local resident groups. Bird watching Bird watching We have one of the busiest bird migration stations in the world at the Paphos Lighthouse. Regular walks are organised by the local bird watcher association. Flower walking Flower walking Ramble in the countryside; wild flowers are best from December to May. Join the local group and enjoy a pleasant and instructive day out. Trekking Go solo, with a professional guide or in groups. Jeep Excursions Jeep Excursions Many available, to help you explore otherwise inaccessible places. Some tours includes explanations on the site and environment, most include barbecue break. Fishing Deep sea, shore and freshwater fishing. Fishing Deep sea, shore and freshwater fishing. Fishing Deep sea, shore and freshwater fishing. EducationalGet the courses you were always postponing, combine holidays and learning Languages Take a language course (different levels are available) in Greek, English or Russian. Computers Computer lessons on many programs available (English only). Touring Many places of interest to be discovered in the Pafos area and local celebrations to participate: Archeological Visit the district archaeological museum, the Ancient Odeon Historical Visit the Cyprus Heritage Museum, the Byzantine Museum, the Folk Museum at Yeroskipou. Mosaics museums Visit the Mosaics of the House of Dionysos. Village festivals Take the chance to taste traditional food and delicacies, watch Cyprus folk dancing and traditions. Religious celebrations Religious celebrations Easter celebrations, Cataclysmos (the Blessing of the Waters). Local traveling Cyprus is ideal for discovering the Mediterranean area on short trips, all easily available Egypt A short 3 day cruise to the country of Pyramids on luxurious cruise boats. Boats leaving once a week. Israel Visit the Holy land and at the same time enjoy a wonderful 3 day cruise. Boats leaving once a week. Egypt - Israel A 4 day cruise combining visits to both Egypt and Israel. Boats leaving every Sunday and returning on Wednesday. Lebanon Lebanon Do something different during the weekend. On Friday take a flight to Lebanon, do your shopping on Saturday, stay the night at a good hotel, rest and relax all day Sunday and take the return flight to Larnaca at night. Castelorizo Short four day cruise to one of the most popular Greek islands where you can enjoy nice fresh fish. Jordan Add another country to the list of countries you have visited. Short 3-7 day trips by airplane. Discover the beautiful valley of Petra or enjoy some of the best scuba diving in the Red Sea. Syria Combine a trip to Cyprus with a trip to a second destination. Short 3-7 days trips are offered. Greek islands Discover the Mediterranean Greek island, Crete or Rhodes on a 5 days trip or an island tour on 7 days trip. Entertainment As a touristic place, Pafos offers a large variety of places to enjoy time out : Restaurants Wide choice of typical Greek cuisine in either Pafos Restaurants, or family tavernas in the countryside. Many specialized restaurants such as Italian, Chinese, Tinder, Indian, French, Lebanese, Mexican and so on. Night clubs Discos, Piano Bars and Pubs to suit all ages and tastes. Cinemas 3 Cinemas showing the latest movies within a few weeks of their release, in their original version. Theatre Deep sea, shore and freshwater fishing. Fishing Deep sea, shore and freshwater fishing. Fishing Deep sea, shore and freshwater fishing. Educational Get the courses you were always postponing, combine holidays and learning Languages Take a language course (different levels are available) in Greek, English or Russian. Computers Computer lessons on many programs available (English only). TouringMany places of interest to be discovered in the Pafos area and local celebrations to participate: Archeological Visit the district archaeological museum, the Ancient Odeon Historical Visit the Cyprus Heritage Museum, the Byzantine Museum, the Folk Museum at Yeroskipou. Mosaics museums Visit the Mosaics of the House of Dionysos. Village festivals Take the chance to taste traditional food and delicacies, watch Cyprus folk dancing and traditions. Religious celebrations Religious celebrations Easter celebrations, Cataclysmos (the Blessing of the Waters). Local traveling Cyprus is ideal for discovering the Mediterranean area on short trips, all easily available Egypt A short 3 day cruise to the country of Pyramids on luxurious cruise boats. Boats leaving once a week. Israel Visit the Holy land and at the same time enjoy a wonderful 3 day cruise. Boats leaving once a week. Egypt - Israel A 4 day cruise combining visits to both Egypt and Israel. Boats leaving every Sunday and returning on Wednesday. Lebanon Lebanon Do something different during the weekend. On Friday take a flight to Lebanon, do your shopping on Saturday, stay the night at a good hotel, rest and relax all day Sunday and take the return flight to Larnaca at night. Castelorizo Short four day cruise to one of the most popular Greek islands where you can enjoy nice fresh fish. Jordan Add another country to the list of countries you have visited. Short 3-7 day trips by airplane. Discover the beautiful valley of Petra or enjoy some of the best scuba diving in the Red Sea. Syria Combine a trip to Cyprus with a trip to a second destination. Short 3-7 days trips are offered. Greek islands Discover the Mediterranean Greek island, Crete or Rhodes on a 5 days trip or an island tour on 7 days trip. Entertainment As a touristic place, Pafos offers a large variety of places to enjoy time out : Restaurants Wide choice of typical Greek cuisine in either Pafos Restaurants, or family tavernas in the countryside. Many specialized restaurants such as Italian, Chinese, Tinder, Indian, French, Lebanese, Mexican and so on. Night clubs Discos, Piano Bars and Pubs to suit all ages and tastes. Cinemas 3 Cinemas showing the latest movies within a few weeks of their release, in their original version. Theatres Mainly during the summer period, with outdoor theatre showing international troupes visiting Cyprus. Many traditional dancing groups as well. Exhibitions mainly in the ancient theatres of Pafos and Curium Video clubs Wide choice of Video clubs to suit all requirements. Cyp0.75 per rent. Television Greek and English speaking programs, Movie channel available in some of our properties. Satellite T.V. with many European channels. A lot of new channels and packages coming regularly. Radio Greek and English speaking programs. The daily life Shopping is the easiest activity. All European food available, fresh fruits and vegetable are a trademark of the Cyprus market. Meat is very reasonably priced. Fish is partly local, partly imported. A fish farm located near Pafos offers excellent quality fish as well. Special food for diabetics or health foods are also available in specialised shops. Telecommunications are extremely good, with all the latest communication technology available Religious services are celebrated in Pafos for both Catholic and
Anglican churches. 
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