RACING ACROSS THE ISLAND
A THRILLING FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITY
Go-karting in Cyprus offers a thrilling, family-friendly activity that blends sport with fun. With this in mind, there are numerous places to race. These include clubs that provide tracks that cater to both beginners and seasoned drivers.
A PERFECT SETTING FOR SEVERAL OUTDOOR VENUES
The island’s warm climate provides the perfect setting for several outdoor tracks for most of the year, and temporary or pop-up tracks near resorts often spring up during the peak summer season. These offer quick, fun sessions rather than long championships. They also advocate a series of different activities to suit all occasions, and all venues and clubs are regulated. With this in mind, most tracks often offer go-kart rental packages, with different kart classes for youths and adults. They also all provide the necessary safety requirements and track equipment for race days, catering for large groups, social events, such as birthdays, and corporate events. They also provide casual practice for regular drivers and day trippers.
SAFETY AT THE FOREFRONT
The necessary track equipment often includes helmets, and when and where necessary, suits and gloves. All offer brief safety instructions before any racing begins, and some instructor-led courses offer short practice bursts, which are then followed by timed sessions. This helps beginners learn quickly and pushes more experienced drivers to achieve faster laps.
WHERE TO G0-KART IN CYPRUS
Cyprus offers fantastic outdoor racing circuits distributed across the island. These range from wide professional-grade tracks to family-friendly holiday courses.
FAMAGUSTA REGION
EMW Go Karts Ayia Napa: Situated next to the WATERWORLD WATERPARK along the Ayia Thekla road in Ayia Napa, this slightly more casual, holiday-paced track serves as a fun day out for several of the resort town’s holidaymakers. The karts here are evenly matched, making it a solid spot for small, ccasual and private group races.
PAPHOS REGION
Coral Bay Karting Centre: This outdoor track, which has exciting corners and professional lap-timing equipment, is situated near the popular coastal area of Coral Bay in Paphos. Ideal for holidaymakers, offering clean equipment and neck protection for younger racers, this facility stands out for its high emphasis on safety and immaculate track organisation.
LIMASSOL REGION
The Need4Speed Go Karting Limassol: Located on the outskirts of Limassol, this track features a wide, fast track that is excellent for racing friends. The facility is well regarded for its attentive staff and keeps karts in excellent mechanical condition. Specialised two-seater karts are available here, making it a perfect spot for parents looking to drive with younger children.
NICOSIA REGION
Daytona Raceway Nissou: Although it requires a short drive outside of the main city centre, towards the village of Nissou, this track is widely considered by racing enthusiasts to be the best and largest circuit in Cyprus. This highly versatile track, which spans 1.2 kilometres and features high-speed straights and sharp technical corners with three customisable layouts, is great for all ages. It is fully equipped with lap-timing systems, dual-engine karts, an on-site cafeteria, and a highly professional safety briefing.
