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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

Hands shaping Cypriot ravioli during a Cokones cooking classLimassol villages

Cokones Cypriot Cooking

2–3 hours

Traditional dishes including koupepia and cheese ravioli. Confirm the menu, village and minimum group size.

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Hands preparing vegetables during A Pinch of Cyprus cooking experienceRural Cyprus

A Pinch of Cyprus

8–9 hours

A hands-on village cooking class, lunch and a rural sightseeing tour. Confirm pickup arrangements.

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Rolling pastry at AperantiNicosia countryside

Aperanti Traditional Cooking

2–3 hours cooking, plus meal

Prepare seasonal Cypriot recipes with your hosts, then enjoy what you have made.

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Participants preparing food at the Episkopi KitchenNear Paphos

Episkopi Kitchen

2½–4 hours

Choose sheftalia, souvla or a halloumi-focused cooking experience. Duration depends on the workshop.

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Sailing & Powerboats

Handling a sailing winch on an ISSA Cyprus yachtLimassol

Try Sailing Cyprus

3–4 hours

An introduction to sail handling, ropework and life aboard a yacht. No previous experience required.

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People aboard an Ostria sailing yachtLarnaca Marina

Ostria Sailing Academy

2 days introductory course

Learn steering, sail handling and ropework. Longer yacht-crew and skipper programmes are also offered; ask for the current timetable.

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Crest Dive powerboat underway off the Cyprus coastSt Raphael Marina · Limassol

RYA Powerboat · Crest Dive

Level 1: 1 day · Level 2: 2 days

Choose an introductory course or develop basic boat-handling skills. Both levels are listed together here; book the appropriate level.

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Scuba Diving

Two scuba divers beside the water, from Crest Dive Open Water course pageSt Raphael Marina · Limassol

Open Water Diving · Crest Dive

3–4 days

Beginner scuba training covering theory, confined-water skills and open-water dives. Confirm preparation and certification details with the centre.

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Scuba divers underwater, from Crest Dive Advanced Open Water course sectionSt Raphael Marina · Limassol

Advanced Open Water · Crest Dive

2–3 days

Build on your diving skills through new activities. An existing Open Water qualification is required.

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Scuba instructor briefing students in a swimming poolGermasogeia · Limassol

PADI Open Water · The Aquatic Centre

About 3 days, plus advance eLearning

Beginner certification with confined-water training and four open-water dives. Complete the online theory before arrival.

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Arts & Crafts

Ceramic cups shown by Art by the SeaChloraka · Paphos

Make a Ceramic Cup · Art by the Sea

One session, approximately 1½–2 hours

Shape and decorate your own mug. The studio lists collection after seven days, so arrange pickup around your departure.

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Painting beside the sea at Art by the SeaChloraka · Paphos

Sunset Painting · Art by the Sea

2 hours

A guided acrylic-painting session by the sea. Materials are included; contact the studio for available dates.

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Silver pendant from Metal Clay CyprusLakatamia · Nicosia

Silver Jewellery · Metal Clay Cyprus

3 hours

A beginner workshop making silver earrings or charms, with no jewellery-making experience required. Dates arranged on request.

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Limassol

Mosaic Tray · Mosaic Art by TJ

2½ hours

Create a decorative mosaic tray with Elena Tsikkou. The previous booking page is unavailable; check with Joy of Culture for current dates and workshop details.

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Greek Dancing

Dance studio at Level Up in LimassolLimassol

Greek Dance · Level Up / The Dance Club

Enquire about an introductory or private lesson

Hasapiko, 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 shown by Diamantidou SchoolDance performance at Diamantidou SchoolLimassol

Greek & Traditional Dance · Diamantidou

Schedule arranged by age and level

Greek and traditional dance classes, including adult beginners. Contact the school about a private or introductory session during your visit.

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Outdoor Skills

Kitesurfing lesson in CyprusLimassol / Avdimou

Kitesurfing · Blue Tent

Taster: 1 hour · Beginner: 10 hours / 5 sessions

Start with kite control or take the fuller beginner programme. Arrange session dates with the school; wind conditions affect completion.

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Riding lesson at George’s RanchPegeia · Paphos

Riding Lessons · George’s Ranch

30 or 45 minutes

Private lessons for beginners and more experienced riders. Choose a suitable session with the instructor.

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Instructor assisting a clay target shooterArmenochori · Limassol

Clay Shooting · Limassol Shooting Club

60 minutes

A beginner clay-target experience with an instructor, equipment and introductory briefing included. No previous experience required.

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Archer aiming at an outdoor targetMonagri · Limassol

Archery · Beretta Cyprus Shooting Club

Confirm session duration when booking

Archery experiences for different skill levels. Ask for a beginner session with instruction and confirm available times.

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Section 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.

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