Ayios Nikolaos is located within the Eastern Sovereign Base Area (ESBA) on the east side of the island. This page provides an overview of activities and facilities that can be found on the Station, for those based at Ay Nik you are also welcome to use the facilities and clubs in Dhekelia, the second station in ESBA.
Many other facilities can be found in the local village of Vrysoulles and the surrounding areas, more information about these and things to do in Cyprus, can be found in the HIVE location guides, or by speaking to your local HIVE.
Alongside the businesses below, there a several private businesses run by family members across the Station, such as hair and beauty services, special occasion cakes, dog walkers/pet sitters, babysitters/childminders etc. A list of businesses can be found on the Residents page (Facebook), which you will have access to once you move to Cyprus.
Further improvements to leisure facilities are coming in the near future, see this article for further details.
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Shopping/Food & Drink
Forces Store
Open 7 days a week to provide you with the widest range of UK goods on the island as well as a great selection of Cypriot groceries and fresh foods.
Opening times:
Mon – Sat: 07:30 – 19:00
Sun: 10:00 – 14:00
Lambros Fish & Chips
Fish & Chip & Kebab shop located at Ay Nik.
Opening times:
Daily: 11:30 – 22:00
Chelona
Operated by Sodexo, this venue is currently being refurbished.
The new venue will feature a new food menu, Costa Cofffee and a childrens play area.
Updates will be posted on their Facebook page.
Thrift Shop
Volunteer run shop where you can take old clothing and household items to sell.
The shop only accepts certain items at certain times of the year, check their Facebook page for more information and updates on opening times.
Amenities
Mercury 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.
Post Office
Offering postage services and chip and pin for money deposits (you will be required to show your ration card, £250 each day but no more than £1,000 per month can be deposited).
Tel: 00357 2395 7687
Library
Station Library offering books for loan.
Tel: 00357 2395 7502
HIVE
The HIVE can offer advice and support in Cyprus, to help you make the most of your time here.
Tel: 00357 23957699
Email: BFC-HQ-HIVE-AYNIKGpMailbox@mod.gov.uk
Opening hours:
Mon – Fri: 08:00-13:00
Tailors
Located at the Forum, offering tailoring services.
Tel: 00357 2396 2447
Thrift Shop
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Opening times:
Mon – Sat: 09:00 – 14:00
Sporting Amenities
Alongside the clubs listed below, there are several sporting amenities, open to all serving personnel and family members with access to Akrotiri.
- Gym (requires proof of personal insurance)
- 9 hole golf course
- Football pitch
Clubs
This is a non-exhaustive list of all clubs (including sports) & societies based at Ay Nik. Those based at Ay Nik are also able to use clubs based at Dhekelia. Other clubs are often ran by family members and advertised on Facebook, ask the HIVE for further details.