Classes & Courses
Take home a new skill. Discover 20 classes and courses, from a few hours in the kitchen to learning your way around a yacht.
Most options fit into a holiday of a week or less. Sailing schools also offer longer programmes. Check the duration, preparation and available dates with the provider before booking.
Cooking
Limassol villagesCokones Cypriot Cooking
2–3 hoursTraditional dishes including koupepia and cheese ravioli. Confirm the menu, village and minimum group size.
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Rural CyprusA Pinch of Cyprus
8–9 hoursA hands-on village cooking class, lunch and a rural sightseeing tour. Confirm pickup arrangements.
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Nicosia countrysideAperanti Traditional Cooking
2–3 hours cooking, plus mealPrepare seasonal Cypriot recipes with your hosts, then enjoy what you have made.
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Near PaphosEpiskopi Kitchen
2½–4 hoursChoose sheftalia, souvla or a halloumi-focused cooking experience. Duration depends on the workshop.
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LimassolTry Sailing Cyprus
3–4 hoursAn introduction to sail handling, ropework and life aboard a yacht. No previous experience required.
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Larnaca MarinaOstria Sailing Academy
2 days introductory courseLearn steering, sail handling and ropework. Longer yacht-crew and skipper programmes are also offered; ask for the current timetable.
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St Raphael Marina · LimassolRYA Powerboat · Crest Dive
Level 1: 1 day · Level 2: 2 daysChoose an introductory course or develop basic boat-handling skills. Both levels are listed together here; book the appropriate level.
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St Raphael Marina · LimassolOpen Water Diving · Crest Dive
3–4 daysBeginner scuba training covering theory, confined-water skills and open-water dives. Confirm preparation and certification details with the centre.
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St Raphael Marina · LimassolAdvanced Open Water · Crest Dive
2–3 daysBuild on your diving skills through new activities. An existing Open Water qualification is required.
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Germasogeia · LimassolPADI Open Water · The Aquatic Centre
About 3 days, plus advance eLearningBeginner certification with confined-water training and four open-water dives. Complete the online theory before arrival.
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Chloraka · PaphosMake a Ceramic Cup · Art by the Sea
One session, approximately 1½–2 hoursShape and decorate your own mug. The studio lists collection after seven days, so arrange pickup around your departure.
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Chloraka · PaphosSunset Painting · Art by the Sea
2 hoursA guided acrylic-painting session by the sea. Materials are included; contact the studio for available dates.
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Lakatamia · NicosiaSilver Jewellery · Metal Clay Cyprus
3 hoursA beginner workshop making silver earrings or charms, with no jewellery-making experience required. Dates arranged on request.
MapMosaic Tray · Mosaic Art by TJ
2½ hoursCreate a decorative mosaic tray with Elena Tsikkou. The previous booking page is unavailable; check with Joy of Culture for current dates and workshop details.
MapGreek Dancing
LimassolGreek Dance · Level Up / The Dance Club
Enquire about an introductory or private lessonHasapiko, zeibekiko and other Greek dances for adults. Ask whether a short visitor lesson can be arranged; holiday drop-in availability is not published.
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Dance performance at Diamantidou SchoolLimassolGreek & Traditional Dance · Diamantidou
Schedule arranged by age and levelGreek and traditional dance classes, including adult beginners. Contact the school about a private or introductory session during your visit.
MapOutdoor Skills
Limassol / AvdimouKitesurfing · Blue Tent
Taster: 1 hour · Beginner: 10 hours / 5 sessionsStart with kite control or take the fuller beginner programme. Arrange session dates with the school; wind conditions affect completion.
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Pegeia · PaphosRiding Lessons · George’s Ranch
30 or 45 minutesPrivate lessons for beginners and more experienced riders. Choose a suitable session with the instructor.
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Armenochori · LimassolClay Shooting · Limassol Shooting Club
60 minutesA beginner clay-target experience with an instructor, equipment and introductory briefing included. No previous experience required.
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Monagri · LimassolArchery · Beretta Cyprus Shooting Club
Confirm session duration when bookingArchery experiences for different skill levels. Ask for a beginner session with instruction and confirm available times.
MapSection images illustrate the activities. Riding and jewellery photos are from their providers; the kitesurfing photo illustrates a lesson elsewhere in Cyprus. Course dates, age limits and prerequisites vary. Water activities depend on conditions, and certification depends on completing the required skills. Listings checked 3 October 2026.