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.
The inclusion of details relating to any product or service does not indicate MOD endorsement.
Forces Store
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Opening times:
Tue – Sat 18:00 – 23:00
Lambros Fish & Chips
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Cinema
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Opening times:
Mon – Sat: 09:00 – 14:00
Mercury Cinema
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Opening times:
Tue – Sat 18:00 – 23:00
Mercury Theatre
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Laundrette
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Opening times:
Mon – Sat: 09:00 – 14:00
Golf course
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Opening times:
Tue – Sat 18:00 – 23:00
Tailors
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Post office
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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)
- Golf course
- Swimming Pool
Clubs
This is a non-exhaustive list of all clubs (including sports) & societies based at Akrotiri. Other clubs are often ran by family members and advertised on Facebook, ask the HIVE for further details.