• Celebrate the feast of Kataklysmos (the Greek Orthodox Whitsun); although celebrated throughout Cyprus, there is special enthusiasm in Larnaca, where crowds throng the shore for watersports, singing, dancing, eating and drinking.

• Hike through the many unspoilt areas in Cyprus. Recommended nature trails include Atalante, Kaledonia and Persephone in the Troodos area and Aphrodite and Adonis in the Akamas area, with other trails in the forests of Machairas and Limassol.

• Go skiing: both Platres and Kakopetria are conveniently placed for the skiing season on Mount Olympus, which usually lasts from January to mid March, but Troodos is actually the nearest resort to the skiing area. There are four ski lifts on Mount Olympus.

• Get wet: opportunities abound for windsurfing, kite-surfing, diving, paragliding and swimming. Recommended beaches include Geroskipou, Dasoudi, Larnaca, Governor's, Dassoudi Beach and Germasogeia (latter two at Limassol).

• Build sand castles: south of Limassol, on the Akrotiri Peninsula, at Lady's Mile Beach is a long stretch of excellent sand. On the coast north of Pafos, Coral Bay is a fast-growing resort around a good beach.

• Take the kids to family-friendly spots: on the coast south of Famagusta lie busy resorts, speckled with golden sand beaches, that are ideal for children, like those at Fig Tree Bay and Flamingo Bay. Family-oriented Protaras and Pernera resorts have good beaches, with cafes and beach bars.

• Party hard in Agia Napa, which has an increasingly boisterous reputation as a major clubbing resort. It also attracts families to its beaches, Waterworld leisure centre and Go-Karts track.

• Around Cape Gkreko, the coastline becomes indented with rocky coves and small sandy beaches, so enjoy snorkelling and scuba-diving, explorations by boat and picnics.

• Go fishing: note that a licence needs to be obtained from the Department of Fisheries. Those who do not fish can still taste freshly caught fish in one of the tavernas around the harbour at the fishing port and resort of Latchi (Lakki).

• In September, enjoy free wine during Limassol's wine festival. During the pre-Lenten Carnival, Limassol also bursts into celebration, with bands, gaily decorated floats and dancing.

• Southeast of Pafos, try some Greek Delight (like Turkish Delight) at Geroskipou village, which also has a small Folk Museum.

• Taste Cyprus' best produce: apples from Prodromos, the highest village on Cyprus; cherries from Pedoulas in the fertile Marathasa Valley; mineral water from Moutoullas; rose water, mineral water and wine from Agros; and sweet red dessert wine made from grapes grown in the Commandaria Region. 

• Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the north's remote Karpaz Peninsula and enjoy a walking tour of the newly opened Kyrenia Mountain Trail. 

• Play golf at 18-hole par 72 Korineum Golf & Country Club in the foothills of the Five Finger Mountain Range.

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