Banana Rides
Bright yellow inflatable "bananas" towed at speed by motor boats can carry half a dozen or so passengers. The challenge is to stay aboard while the boat's movement makes the "banana" perform an increasingly extreme series of aquatic manoeuvres. Life jackets are essential and most operators insist on an over-15s only policy.
Jet Skiing
Bouncing from wave to wave on the back of a motorized, water bike in imitation of your favourite action hero is a popular beach pastime for locals as well as visitors. Jet skis can be hired at all the resort beaches but, because of the cost of fuel, it's a relatively expensive activity. Lifejackets are compulsory and because of the risk to swimmers it's essential to steer well clear of the lines of coloured buoys which designate swimmer-only stretches of inshore water.
Kiteboarding
This adrenaline-pumping, extreme version of windsurfing involves being towed at high speed by a giant, parachute-like, kite. Skilled boarders can make spectacular and daring leaps high into the air before plunging back into the waves. It's just beginning to catch on in Cyprus and those who dare may find kiteboards for rent at some of Ayia Napa's beaches.
Snorkelling
There is plenty to see underwater, even within a few yards of the shore if you are a beginner at this sport. The shallows are teamed with tiny fish, sea anemones and urchins clinging to the rocks and, if you are lucky, you may even see an octopus slithering past. But it's well worth heading out to the more rocky shores where there is more to see than on the sandy bottom. One of the best places for snorkelling in Cyprus is the north coast of the Akamas Peninsula where rocky coves and tiny islands not too far offshore abound in a variety of sea life, including larger fish such as grouper.
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