Swimming Is Mandatory on an Island

640 km coast, thousands of pools, 8 months swimming weather. Swimming ability for children: life-saving, not optional. Swimming course: among first activities after arrival.

Lessons

Group (4-6 kids): €40-80/month. Individual: €20-35/hour. From 6 months (baby swimming). Proper courses from 3-4 years. Public pools, hotel pools, private trainers.

This was exactly our experience: Swimming Is Mandatory on an Island 640 km coast, thousands of pools, 8 months swimming weather. Swimming ability for children: life-saving, not optional. Swimming course: among first activities aft...

– Father from Bonn, in Paphos since 2022

Water Safety

Pool: biggest accident risk for small children. Fence 1.2m, self-closing gate, pool alarm €30-50. Children under 5: NEVER unsupervised. Sea: prefer lifeguarded beaches, watch flag system, beware currents.

Swimming Lessons and Water Safety for Ch

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CMC Practical Tip

Swimming Is Mandatory on an Island 640 km coast, thousands of pools, 8 months swimming weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

Swimming from what age?

Baby: 6 months. Course: 3-4 years. Goal: safe swimming by 5-6. Essential skill on an island.

Course cost?

Group: €40-80/month. Individual: €20-35/hour. Much cheaper than Germany.

Must I secure the pool?

No specific law but ethically essential. Pool fence (€500-1,500), alarm (€30-50). Children under 5: NEVER alone.

Safest beaches for kids?

Fig Tree Bay, Coral Bay, Mackenzie, Governors Beach. Green flag = safe. Red = no swimming.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.

As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.

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