Sports & Recreation Clubs in Cyprus

The largest and most established tennis facility in Limassol. Multiple clay and hard courts, resident pros, junior academy, and active adult leagues. Very expat-friendly with English-speaking coaches.

The oldest tennis club in Cyprus, founded in 1925. Well-maintained clay and hard courts in the centre of Nicosia. Hosts national tournaments and has strong social tennis on weekends.

Part of the Aphrodite Hills Resort complex. Professional-grade facilities with resident coaches, a high-performance programme for juniors, and social tennis for adults. Beautiful setting above Kouklia.

Central Larnaca club with clay courts, coaching, and a welcoming social atmosphere. Smaller than the Limassol or Nicosia clubs but easier to integrate into — strong expat membership.

Club-level tennis in Kato Paphos. Friendly mix of local and expat players, regular league play, and coaching for beginners. Good entry point for new arrivals in Paphos.

One of the largest padel facilities in Cyprus with multiple covered courts in Limassol. Regular tournaments, coaching clinics, and a well-organised app-based booking system. Fast-growing membership.

Leading padel facility in the Paphos area. Modern courts, regular social sessions, and organised beginner programmes. The Paphos expat community has made this a natural social hub.

Modern padel centre in Nicosia with coaching from certified instructors. Popular with the business community for after-work games. Court booking available via app.

18-hole championship course designed by Tony Jacklin in a dramatic volcanic valley setting. One of Cyprus's top courses. Membership includes access to the driving range and regular competitions.

Clifftop 18-hole course with sea views, designed by Cabell B. Robinson. One of the best courses in the Eastern Mediterranean. The resort setting means full practice facilities and a pro shop.

Jack Nicklaus Signature course at Elea Estate. Challenging 18-hole layout in a residential golf community. Cyprus's newest championship course with excellent teaching academy.

9-hole course in the Troodos foothills above Paphos. Lower membership cost than the resort courses, relaxed atmosphere, and a social club with regular competitions for expat golfers.

The primary sailing and motorboat club in Limassol, based at the old port. Active racing calendar, dinghies and keelboats, and a strong social programme. English is widely spoken.

Sailing and cruising activities based out of St. Raphael Marina in east Limassol. Strong cruising fleet, regular social sails, and RYA-certified courses for newcomers to sailing.

Active sailing club based at Paphos harbour. Friendly membership, weekly racing, and cruising rallies to nearby Greek islands in summer. Ideal for sailors relocating to the Paphos area.

The main English-speaking running community in Limassol. Regular group runs along the seafront and in the Troodos foothills, WhatsApp coordination, and organised participation in Cyprus races. Free to join.

Monthly social hashing runs (running and orienteering combined with beer and socialising) across the island. One of the oldest expat social clubs in Cyprus. Runs in different locations each month — check the Facebook group.

Active running community in Nicosia with regular morning and evening group runs. Regular participation in the Cyprus Marathon and other island races. Free to join via Facebook group.

The main rugby union club in Limassol and one of the strongest in Cyprus. Competes in the national league. Predominantly expat membership — English is the working language of training. Touch rugby sessions for those returning to the sport.

Capital city rugby club with an expat-heavy playing membership. Trains twice weekly in the winter league season. Social events and touring history make this a good entry point for the Nicosia expat community.

Informal 5-a-side and 7-a-side league organised by the expat community. Multiple age and ability groups. Matches on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings at public pitches across Limassol.

Mixed expat and local recreational football club in Nicosia. Sunday league format, multiple skill levels, social events after games. Welcoming to new arrivals — contact via Facebook.

Active triathlon club covering swim, bike and run training across the Limassol area. Strong participation in the annual Limassol Triathlon. Open water swim sessions at Dasoudi Beach in summer.

The national cycling federation runs group rides and organises road races across Cyprus. The Troodos mountains provide excellent training ground. Affiliated clubs in all major cities.

The main cricket club in Cyprus, with a British expat membership. Sunday matches in season, a small but active social programme, and a grass pitch. Cyprus's oldest expat sports club.

Municipal pool-based swimming club with lanes for adult lap swimming, coached squads for competitive swimmers, and a learn-to-swim programme for children. One of the most active clubs in the Larnaca area.

BHS-affiliated riding club in the hills above Limassol. Lessons for beginners through to advanced dressage and showjumping. English-speaking instructors. Hacking trails in the surrounding countryside.

Well-regarded yoga studio in Kato Paphos with classes in English. Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga, plus Pilates and meditation workshops. Popular with the British expat community in Paphos.