RAF Akrotiri is the active hub of British Forces Cyprus, this page provides an overview of activities and facilities that can be found on the Station. In the surrounding areas there are many other amenities and shops, more information about these and things to do in Cyprus, can be found in the HIVE.

Food & Drink

The Coffee Pot & Treetops

Fully air conned cafe providing hot and cold drinks, breakfasts, lunches, homemade sweet and savoury snacks as well as homemade cakes and traybakes which can be pre-ordered. There is also a softplay area.

Opening times:

Mon -Fri: 08:00-17:00

Sat – Sun: 08:00 – 13:00

CESSAC Lady Lampson’s Cafe & Shop

Operated by CESSAC, Lady L’s provides freshly prepared meals, breakfasts, homemade sweet and savoury snacks and hot and cold drinks. Additionally the shop sells a range of products from newspapers, books and magazines to toys, gifts and stationery.

Opening times:

Mon – Sat: 09:00 – 14:00

Subway

Sodexo Cyprus operate a Subway franchise at RAF Akrotiri, providing a familiar experience with a Cyprus twist to the menu.

Opening times:

Mon – Sun: 10:00 – 21:00

Moms Place

A small, cosy welcoming bar.

Selling a variety of drinks and offering entertainment such as line dancing, karaoke and quiz nights, three nights a week.

Opening times:

Tue – Sat 18:00 – 23:00


Amenities

Astra Cinema

Providing a familiar cinema experience, showing the latest films, with the option to purchase snacks and drinks before the showing.

Latest showings and prices can be found at the link below.

Akrotiri Swimming Pool

Offering lane swimming, adult lessons and children’s lessons.

For all general enquires, call +357 2527 6603 or email akiswimmingpool@gmail.com

Timetables and further information can be found on the Facebook page.

EKO Service Station

Chelona & Snug beach club

HIVE, chelona

Latest showings can be found at the link below.

Akrotiri Families Club & Bowl

Open daily, there are 6 lanes, in addition to a bar. Lanes are bookable via the Facebook page.

Oasis Centre

A welfare space for unaccompanied Junior ranks and detached/deployed personnel.

Facilities include a cinema room, bike rental, TV rental, yoga suite, gaming rooms, washing facilities, study areas, welfare support, a fully equipped kitchen and more. Further details can be found via the Facebook page.

Akrotiri Service Station (EKO Garage)

Fuel station located on station, selling a variety of goods such as: gas bottles, BBQ charcoal, fire wood, car accessories and more. Alongside this they offer car hire and car wash facilities.

Opening times and announcements can be found via the Facebook page.

Akrotiri Swimming Pool

For all general enquires, call +357 2527 6603 or email akiswimmingpool@gmail.com

Timetables and further information can be found on the Facebook page.

Thrift Shop

Forces Store

Watering Hole

Chelona Beach Club


Shopping

Forces, mini forces, thrift shop, craft shop, deans gift shop, pet shop, kart club?, flower shop, barbers, GP hairdressing, photofisher, sub aqua

Sports Clubs

Angling

RAF Akrotiri Angling Club offer Fishing, Snorkelling, Sightseeing & Pleasure cruise Charter bookings for BFC personnel

Archery

Basketball

The Akrotiri Basketball Club meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with the Akrotiri Lakers also having training sessions afterwards in the evenings.

Boxing

Akrotiri Boxing Club offers sessions for all ages, with Kids 5-7, Kids 8-10, Kids 10 and Adult sessions meeting on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Cricket

Crossfit

Esports

The Akrotiri Flamingos can be found near the Watering Hole, as well as online on Discord.

Equestrian

Field Gun

Drawn from personnel all across BFC, the Field Gun Crew are based out of Akrotiri, and take part in the Brickwood’s Trophy at HMS Collingwood in the summer as well as the Mediterranean Cup at RAF Akrotiri in the autumn.

Football

Football is incredibly popular in Cyprus, as evidenced by teams for Youth, Men and Women at Akrotiri, as well as Sqn teams, the RAF Cyprus team and a Cyprus Services Football Association League. Referees are also very welcome.

Golf

Playing at courses across Cyprus, the RAF Cyprus Golf Society is home to monthly events and the annual RAF Cyprus Golf Championship.

Hockey

The Exiles Hockey team trains weekly on Tuesday evenings.

Karting

Akrotiri Kart Club operates regular Arrive and Drive sessions as well as offering track bookings for interested units and groups.

Martial Arts

With sessions run daily for different disciplines, you can be sure to find your Martial Art at Akrotiri!

Netball

On Monday and Wednesday evenings you can find the Akrotiri Netball Club on the court!

Powerlifting

Rugby

With weekly training on a Tuesday evening and Youth Rugby on Friday afternoons, there’s plenty of chance to get your hands on a rugby ball at Akrotiri!

Sub-Aqua

For those who enjoy exploring beneath the water, the WSBA Sub-Aqua Club offers you the chance to dive around reefs, shipwrecks and other points of interest around Cyprus.

Athletics

For runners and those who like to add in a bit of swimming or cycling too, the Running Club, X-Cross Country Club and K1 Triathlon Club will suit your needs.

Volleyball

When you are on a Mediterranean island, sports that suit the climate are ideal! Volleyball training sessions take place on Wednesday afternoons.

Watersports

A wide range of watersports are on offer from the Snug Beach Club, including Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Surfing (with or without wind), Wakeboarding, Waterskiing and much more.


Other Clubs & Societies

Ceramics Club

If you want to try your hand at pottery and other activities around ceramics, Mondays through to Thursdays you can find time to develop and show off your creative skills!

Commissioning Club

Craft & Gift Shop

Flying Club

Music Club

For those who are musically inclined, they can find a like-minded community every other Thursday evening at the Music Club Open Nights.

Project Green Committee

To help RAF Akrotiri maintain eco-friendliness, you can join the Project Green Committee and support initiatives and projects which will benefit the environment and the unique wildlife and plantlife that inhabits the WSBA!

Station Magazine

Theatre Club

Turtlewatch

Youth Club

Cadets

No. 1 (Overseas) Air Cadets provide great opportunities to children aged 13-18 located within the WSBA, parading on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts