Ayia Napa Winter Swimmers Festival

A four-day winter swimming festival, 16–19 January. The main day is Sunday 17 January at Makronissos Beach: a sand art competition, tai chi and yoga, a children's play area, the swim from 10:00 to 13:00, hot soup and awards. A second swim is on Tuesday 19 January, 10:00–11:30. The programme also has a dinner, an excursion and a brunch (paid) and tours of the Sculpture Park and Thalassa Museum. The swims are free; registration on the festival website.