As the high season is right around the corner, we’ve created a comprehensive guide that will offer you in-depth information regarding the best marinas in Cyprus, their services, and the surroundings!
Get ready to start planning your next sailing adventure in one or more of the best marinas in Cyprus!
1. Limassol Marina
Limassol Marina is in Limassol, a cosmopolitan city filled with natural wonders, rich culture, and hospitable people.
Here you’ll find numerous places to visit like the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos ton Gaton (of cats) which is considered one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus, originating in the 14th century. You can also visit the Kolossi Castle or the Limassol town center where you can find numerous restaurants, clubs, bars, and shops.
For history and art lovers, you should not miss seeing the various museums like the Limassol Municipal Art Gallery, the Cyprus Medieval Museum, or the Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum.
There are also other interesting activities to do while visiting Limassol Marina, such as enjoying some time outdoors and going to the beach, taking part in various sports depending on the season, and going on some exciting excursions for a day, like to the Lofou Village or Kourion.
A port of call, Limassol Marina can welcome 650 yachts with a maximum length of 110 meters and offers its guests a large number of services such as berthing assistance, sanitary facilities, WiFi, IPTV, telephone, high-speed internet connection, water and electricity (single and three-phase), disposal of the grey and black waters and the waste oil, bilge pump out, a chandlery shop, concierge services, 24-hour security, and the marina staff is also available on a 24-hour schedule.
The marina also has a boatyard with a 100-ton travel lift, a slipway, a 40-ton trailer, and a trailer boat park.
2. St Raphael Marina
St Raphael Marina is located in Limassol, on the South Coast.
While you visit the marina, you can also check out some other attractions like the Limassol Castle, and the Lefkara Village known for the wonderful embroidery work made by the locals for more than 500 years (it is said that the village was visited by Leonardo da Vinci in 1481), the Limassol Coastal Walk or the Temple of Apollo Hylates.
For wine connoisseurs and not only, the resort also organizes different wine tours known as the Wine Routes of Troodos, therefore you should check out this activity if it’s on your bucket list.
St Raphael Marina is also a port of call and it has 237 berths accommodating yachts with a maximum length of 30 meters and a maximum draft of 4 meters.
Among the most important facilities of the marina, we mention the following: car parking, a fuel quay with diesel and petrol, water and electricity suitable for different requirements (16 A, 32 A, 63 A, three-phase, etc), WiFi, 24 h security, the disposal of gray and black waters, waste oil, used battery, rent-a-car.
The Marina also has a dry dock ready for any repairs you might need, maintenance services, and a 54-ton travel lift.
3. Larnaca Marina
Larnaca Marina is located on the southeastern part of the coast of Cyprus, close to the city center and the airport. Thanks to its great location, you can easily go to the nearby cafes, restaurants, shops, bars, and convenience stores situated on the main promenade called Phinikoudes.
Close by, there is also Phinikoudes Beach, perfect to visit on a warm summer day.
While visiting Larnaca Marina, make sure to see St. Lazarus Church and the Ecclesiastical Museum (after being resurrected by Jesus, Saint Lazarus came to Cyprus), the Larnaca Salt Lake, the Medieval Castle, the Stravouni Monastery, the Petreon Sculpture Park (petra means stone in Greek) or you could go diving and discover the Zenobia Wreck.
Larnaca Marina can accommodate a maximum of around 450 yachts with a length of up to 40 meters and a maximum draft of 4 meters.
This port of call offers its guests various services such as berthing assistance, water and electricity, fuel (diesel and petrol), WiFi, telephone, laundry area, sanitary facilities, chandlery shops, and the possibility to put the boat on dry dock.
4. Ayia Napa Marina
Ayia Napa Marina is a luxurious yachting destination located on the country’s south-eastern coast, in one of the most well-known holiday resorts. Ayia Napa has stunning beaches, great nightlife, rich history, natural wonders as well as good weather with sunshine during the entire year.
When vacationing here, you should visit some of the most beautiful attractions such as the Cape Greco National Forest Park, the Monastery of Ayia Napa, Nissi Beach, the Ocean Aquarium Park, the Thalassa Municipal Museum of the Sea and the Potamos Liopetriou Village.
The marina has a total of 360 berths as well as 80 dry dock places and 160 dry stack ones and can welcome boats with a maximum length of 110 meters.
Among the most important facilities of the marina, we mention the following: a 7 meters basin intended for boats with a big draft, sanitary facilities, laundry services, a yacht club, WiFi, a chandlery shop, a convenience store, water, and electricity supply (up to 300 A three phases), a helipad, boat repairs, and maintenance services, 24/ 7 security, waste oil, battery, and sewage disposal.
5. Karpaz Gate Marina
Karpaz Gate Marina is located in North Cyprus, on the Karpaz Peninsula and it’s a luxurious and safe sailing destination.
Northern Cyprus is made of contrasts and here is where you will find a melange of history, natural marvels, lively nightlife, tranquil villages, beaches, mountains, traditional customs, and urban lifestyle.
When visiting Karpaz Kate Marina, you should also discover some important and interesting attractions like the Saint Hilarion Castle, the Apostolos Andreas Monastery, the Algadi Turtle Beach, or Kaplica Bay.
Karpaz Gate Marina is a port of call that has a total of 300 berths and can welcome yachts with a maximum length of 55 meters and a maximum draft of 6 meters offers a large number of services to its guests, such as fuel station and duty-free fuel, laundry services, electricity, free of charge WiFi, a mini market, shuttle service, concierge service, chandlery, a 300-ton travel lift, dry dock as well as hard standing.
6. Marina Kyrenia
Marina Kyrenia is located in Northern Cyprus, right in the center of Kyrenia. There are plenty of attractions for you to discover during your trip and the most important ones are the following: Bellapays Abbey, Kyrenia Castle, the Old Town and the Shipwreck Museum, as well as the Archangelos Michael Church and the Greco-Roman Tombs, only to mention a few of them.
Marina Kyrenia can welcome 150 yachts with a maximum length of around 35 meters and a maximum draft of around 4-5 meters.
The marina offers its guests the following services: water, electricity, sanitary facilities, parking area, security, WiFi, and laundry services. As a guest of the marina, you can also enjoy the benefits offered by the Les Ambassadeurs Hotel like fitness activities, an infinity pool, and more.
7. Polis Chrysochous Marina
Polis Chrysochous Marina is located in Polis Chrysochous, Northern Cyprus in a calm and picturesque little town: the port is intended for fishing but also for recreational sailing activities.
You should visit the marina especially if you are a nature lover, as the surrounding areas are simply stunning and you will fall in love with the town’s beauty, tranquility, lovely beaches, culture, and gastronomy.
While in Polis, you can visit the Archaeological Museum of Marion–Arsinoe, the Steni Museum of Village Life, the Akamas National Park, the Baths of Aphrodite, or the Kremiotis Waterfall.
The port mostly accommodates fishing vessels but they also welcome leisure crafts with a maximum length of around 20 meters and a maximum draft of around 5 meters. Some of the berths have electricity but water and fuel are limited. In the marina, you can find sanitary facilities, a few shops and restaurants as well as cafes and a fish market.
Furthermore, the marina has a ramp for smaller boats and a few repair service options.
8. Latchi Marina
Latchi Marina is located in Northern Cyprus, close to Polis, in a calm area surrounded by natural beauty.
While in Latchi Marina, make sure to spend some time on the lovely Latchi Beach and enjoy watersports like waterskiing, parasailing, or diving, hike the Aphrodite Trail or go to a nearby taverna and order the catch of the day (it is afterward a fishing village).
Another great activity is to book a cruise and see the Blue Lagoon, located close to the Baths of Aphrodite. The waters there are turquoise and stunningly beautiful, therefore you should not miss out on the opportunity of visiting this magical place.
Latchi Marina has around 350 berths and can accommodate boats with a maximum length of 20 meters and has the following facilities: water, electricity, sanitary facilities, an 80-ton travel lift, boat repairs, chandlery, and fueling using the diesel truck.
9. Paphos Marina
Paphos Marina is located in Potima, Paphos, and it’s a small, public fishing port great for a stopover or for a few day’s stay.
There are many activities you can enjoy in this beautiful town, from going to Coral Bay (one of the best beaches in Paphos), visiting Kato Paphos Archaeological Park (part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site), Paphos Old Town, going diving and seeing the EDRO III ShipWreck or walking the Paphos Coastal Path and so much more!
Paphos Marina has a few berths for visiting boats with a maximum length of around 15 meters and a maximum draft of around 2 meters. The marina has water and electricity as well as sanitary facilities, there are restaurants along the promenade, a big supermarket, and further along, laundry services.
It is a great place to stop by for a little while, maybe a few days, and visit the beautiful town.
Our best advice would be for you to arrive earlier in the day in order to find an available mooring spot.
Cyprus is a lovely sailing destination with luxurious marinas but also with public and tranquil ports, each one offering its visitors new experiences to enjoy and places to discover and explore.
Depending on your preferences, we hope our guide about the best marinas in Cyprus will be your trusty companion when planning your next yachting adventure!