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Water-sports lessons at Softades Beach in Kiti, 10–15 minutes from Larnaca — the only kitesurfing beach licensed by the Republic of Cyprus. Three ways in for complete beginners: stand-up paddle, surfing, and a first taste of kitesurfing. Open all year.
Stand-up paddle (SUP)
- 🏄 30-minute intro lesson + 30 minutes of rental — €30
- Kneeling, standing, paddling, turning and controlling the board
- Rental on its own: €10/hour for 1–2 hours, €9/hour for 3–4, €8/hour for 5+, or €40 for the day
- Boards in adult and child sizes — the calmest way to get out on the water
Surf lesson
- 🌊 2-hour lesson + 1 hour of free rental — €80
- Theory on currents and swell, paddling, the pop, standing up and riding a wave, with safety briefing first
- Beginners are taken to calmer spots with small waves
- Board rental: €15/hour for 1–2 hours, €13/hour for 3–4, €10/hour for 5+, or €40 for the day
Fun intro to kitesurfing
- 🪁 2 hours — €120 private, or €90 per person for two or more
- Kite theory, launching and landing, flying the kite in the water, body dragging, and an optional tandem ride
- You will not ride a board in this session — it is a first taste, and a way to decide whether to commit to a full course
- Everything is provided: kite, bar, board, harness, floating vest and helmet
- Minimum age 12
Good to know
- Basic swimming ability is required for all three
- No previous experience needed for any of them
- A wetsuit is only needed from December to April, and is included for the kitesurf intro; wetsuit rental is €10 up to 2 hours or €20 up to 4 hours with board rentals
- Rentals must be pre-booked and are subject to availability; equipment insurance is optional and otherwise you are responsible for the kit
- Softades Beach, Kiti — about 10–15 minutes from Larnaca airport and the city
- Open all year round
A good first weekend activity if you have just arrived and want to meet people doing something other than sitting in a café. Send an enquiry below.