Occupying a 10 year old

Thistle


Joined: 03/07/2008
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 21:28

My family and I are coming to Northern Cyprus for one month during the school holidays. To prevent my 10 year old son from getting bored does anyone know of any childrens clubs or activities he can get involved with?

mishmash


Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 23:16

GAU were running some children's clubs during the summer although I'm not sure of what type of activities they are or when

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
04/07/2008 10:13

Water park Lapta, great day out.

Remember to bring quality sun lotion – Boots own make, ‘Soltan Once’ Factor 40 or 50 one application lasts about 6 hours, 3 or 4 in water, but make sure you get the children’s one, the grown up’s one doesn’t last as long.

poochops


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
04/07/2008 11:40

Get up early nice and early one morning before it gets too hot and explore St Hilarion Castle, my two love the place and I must admit I think it's magical myself!

crystallady


Joined: 16/04/2008
Posts: 103

Message Posted:
04/07/2008 12:14

Hi Thistle



Whereabouts are you staying

mishmash


Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
04/07/2008 23:21

The Golf course are running a golf academy for children every saturday morning 10 to 12. all ages and all levels.

My kids love a day out at escape beach

Thistle


Joined: 03/07/2008
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 01:46

Dear Crystallady



We will be staying in Esentepe. Do you know if this is near any children's actrivities.



Cheers Thistle

Thistle


Joined: 03/07/2008
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 01:46

To everyone who replied thanks for your holiday ideas looks like we'll all have a busy and great time.

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 10:09

The Acapulco Hotel has some slides and large swimming pools, very popular at weekends but quieter during the week. They do charge an entry fee but I don't know how much it is. While you are out go to the Turtle project at Alagadi beach. From end of July onwards they will be releasing newly hatched turtles into the sea about 5pm, again avoid weekends as it will be mobbed. This will be something he will remember forever and there aren't many places in the world that he will be able to see this happening.

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 10:21

He could also try tandem paragliding bookable at Highline Tours down at Girne Harbour. Last year it cost £50 so it's not cheap but it is wonderful, my son and I did it last year for our Birthdays. They take you up and past St. Hilarion Castle and you just walk off the mountain.... Their number is 0542 855 5672



Kantara & Buffavento Castles are not too far from Esentepe, if I remember correctly they are open until 7 or 8pm so you could always go late in the day to avoid the worst of the heat. There's also plenty to see in Girne castle at the harbour.



There are plenty of places doing Scuba Diving courses, nearest one to Esentepe is at Alagadi Beach.

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 10:29

Did the paragliding also, fantastic experience, they will collect you from your hotel. Lovely journey up to the top, and really nice people too. Bit pricey but very enjoyable.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
05/07/2008 16:28

He could laso try learning to sail with the Girne Water Sports Club based at Diana Beach, Catalkoy...



If he's interested visit this site for details...



http://kyrenia-sailingclub.org/default.aspx

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
06/07/2008 10:39

Found a leaflet about the scuba diving at Alagadi beach. They do 'Try dive/bubble makers' aimed at children 8+ for £25 and 'Discover Scuba Diving' anyone over 10 years for £25. The company is North Cyprus Scuba Centre, telephone 0533 868 3165 or email cengizbergun@hotmail.com