Cyprus, an island of spectacular beauty with sandy beaches enclosed by rugged cliffs, cool cedar forests. An historic island, the third largest in the Mediterranean.
The whims of history have endowed Cyprus with an incomparably rich heritage, making it a world-renowned destination for anyone interested in art, history, and culture. Stone Age ruins, Greek temples, Roman theaters, Venetian structures and Byzantine churches cover the island. Golden icons, colorful frescoes and archaic statuary are among the artifacts that will captivate you, taking you back centuries.
There are truly worlds to discover in this eminently accessible island, where the service is extraordinary and the people (often English-speaking!) are as warm as the Mediterranean sun.

Inveterate shoppers, too, have much to celebrate. Stroll through the glittering jewelry stores, handicraft centers and local boutiques. Delicately woven Cypriot lace, hand-turned pottery, and regional paintings and sculptures are among the souvenirs and gifts travelers most often bring home.

When the thoughts of some turn to bed, night owls begin to plan their evenings. Cyprus is famed for hospitality that knows no hours; tavernas, night clubs, bars, and discos that draw international crowds can be found in every major town. For those who love a good party but don’t want to stay up all night, there are wine festivals, Carnival revelry, village fairs and many other island celebrations.

Families enjoy the wide variety of activities the island holds for both adults and children. Couples find themselves happily alone on empty beaches or wandering through quiet villages.

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Climate
Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and with mild winters from December to February which are separated by short autumn and spring seasons. Summer is a season of high temperatures with cloudless skies, but the sea breeze creates a pleasant atmosphere in the coastal areas.
Winters are mild with some rain and snow on Troodos Mountains (usually starting before Christmas). In Cyprus there is abundant sunshine as indicated in the table. Even in December and January, there is an average of six hours of bright sunshine per day.
Sailing conditions are very good in Cyprus. The prevailing winds during the summer blow from the South-West. Light winds start in the morning from the South, shifting towards the West in the afternoon to blow at Force 3-4. During winter winds sometimes change to Force 2-3.

Seasons
Low season : from October to April
Middle season : April, June and September
High season : July and August

Larnaka starting point
Larnaka Marina is situated in the bay of Larnaka and lies 110 nautical miles from Beirut and Tripoli, 182 n.m. from Tel-Aviv, 230 n.m. from Port-Said and 300 n.m. from Rhodes. The position of the Marina is 34 deg. 55 min. North - 33 deg. 38 min. East. The Marina is entirely protected from all weather conditions.
Access to the Marina is controlled and limited to yachtowners and crews. The Marina has security guards on a 24hour basis.
Facilities within the marina are very good and include hot showers, food and provisions store, coffe shop and telecommunications center. Banks for foreign exchange within walking distance (10 minutes) outside the marina.
The marina Is situated in the town of Larnaca at fifteen minutes driving from Larnaka International Airport.

Itinerary
One week starting Larnaka.

Qualifications
To charter a yacht in Cyprus it is necessary for one crew member to have sailing certificate or licence. If such document is not required in your country a reference from a yacht club verifying the competence of the skipper is acceptable. All you need to do is provide the base with the necessary information and all formalities will be dealt with for you.
From 1 easy to 5 very experienced: 3/4.
We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarize the crew with the boat.

Important
Cruising is restricted only to Cyprus Waters, under the control of the republic of Cyprus. Inaccessible ports: Kyrenia, Famagusta, Karavostasi. We strongly recommend not to proceed further of Pomos fishing harbour in the Northwest side and of Paralimni port in the east side.

Currency
Since January 2008 the official currency in Cyprus is Euro.

Cyprus Monohull Bareboat Fleet (crew available on request)  Model Pax Loa Draft Sailarea Engine power  Oceanis 331 8 10.3 / 332'81 1.6 / 51'21 58 / 6243' 29  Oceanis 361 7 11.1 / 362'41 1.5 / 41'91 65 / 6993' 30