Windsurfing Lesson in Larnaca: Private Beginner Instruction

A beach briefing and water practice teach you to stand, steer and sail in one session.

A private one-hour windsurfing lesson at Mackenzie Beach in Larnaca, taught by an experienced instructor who adapts the pace to your confidence and the day's wind. You learn on a sandy beach with easy water access, starting with equipment and technique on shore, then practicing balance, sail control and steering in the water. The lesson includes windsurfing gear, impact vest, helmet and wetsuit if needed, plus photos when conditions allow. No experience required, but you should be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water. Children from age 7 are welcome.

The experience

One hour is enough to go from beach briefing to sailing. Your instructor walks you through the equipment, wind direction, body position and how to control the sail before you enter the water. Then you practice standing on the board, holding and steering the sail, and sailing in both directions. Mackenzie Beach works for beginners because the water entry is gradual, the sand is firm, and morning conditions are often light and manageable.

The lesson is private, so your instructor adjusts the pace to how you're feeling and what the wind is doing that day. You're not following a group schedule or waiting for others to catch up. The school provides the board, sail, impact vest, helmet and wetsuit if you need one, so you arrive with just a swimsuit and towel. Photos are included when the conditions allow, giving you something to remember your first windsurfing session in Cyprus.

Mackenzie Beach sits close to Larnaca city centre and the airport, with cafés nearby and a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Public transportation reaches the beach, and all areas are wheelchair accessible. The lesson suits all fitness levels. Children from age 7 can join. Your instructor speaks English, French, German or Greek.

What’s included

• Windsurfing board, sail, impact vest and helmet.
• wetsuit if needed.
• private one-hour instruction from an experienced guide.
• photos when conditions allow.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 14 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We are located opposite the Ciao Stelio Deluxe hotel and Konteatis kiosk at Mackenzie beach.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Windsurf City Cyprus

Is this one for you?The private format means your instructor paces the lesson to your confidence and the wind of the day, not to a group schedule. Choose this if you want step-by-step guidance from someone who knows the local conditions, rather than renting a board and figuring it out on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (7 to 14 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What do I actually learn in a one-hour windsurfing lesson?

You start on the beach learning how to hold the sail, read the wind, and position your body on the board. Then in the water you practice standing up, steering the sail, and sailing in both directions. The instructor guides each step and adjusts based on how you're progressing and the wind conditions.

Is Mackenzie Beach a good place for someone who has never windsurfed before?

Yes. The beach has a sandy bottom with gradual water entry, and morning conditions are often light and beginner-friendly. The nearby cafés and relaxed atmosphere make it a comfortable place to learn without pressure.

What equipment do I need to bring, and what is provided?

Bring a swimsuit and towel. The school provides the windsurfing board, sail, impact vest, helmet and wetsuit if you need one. You don't need to own or rent gear separately.

How do I get to Mackenzie Beach from Larnaca?

Mackenzie Beach is close to Larnaca city centre and the airport. Public transportation options are available nearby, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.