
Sun, sand & water polo
Beach Water Polo
Three days of beach water polo action under the Paphos sun. Teams from across Europe come together for this annual summer festival — an unforgettable mix of competition, community and Mediterranean vibes.
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From open water swimming along the Mediterranean coast to world-class hip hop battles at the Limassol seafront — these are the events we live for.

Sun, sand & water polo
Three days of beach water polo action under the Paphos sun. Teams from across Europe come together for this annual summer festival — an unforgettable mix of competition, community and Mediterranean vibes.

Open water. Pure adrenaline.
Endurance open water swimming along the Limassol coastline. Choose from 3km and 5km races, plus junior and kids categories. Crystal-clear Mediterranean waters and a finish-line atmosphere like no other.

Take the Paphos Challenge
Challenge yourself, connect with fellow athletes, and swim open water at Alykes Beach — one of Cyprus’s most scenic coastal stretches. Pre-race evening Saturday 23 May at Avalon Gardens (Aurum) by Island Blue: athlete bag pick-up (18:00–19:00), safety & race course briefing (19:00–19:30), and Q&A (19:30–20:00). Race day Sunday 24 May: body marking from 07:00; race starts from 09:00 including 5KM, 3KM, and 2KM fins; juniors 1.25KM (13–17); kids 0.5KM (8–12). Closing & awards ceremony at Alykes Beach from 11:30. Whether you’re experienced or new to open water, distances cater to every level. Share your swim with #CSS2026.

Where hip hop meets the Mediterranean
The biggest urban dance festival in Cyprus. Four days of breaking battles, workshops with world-class dancers, graffiti, live DJ sets and parties at Limassol’s iconic seafront skatepark.

Take the Pissouri Challenge
Pissouri 3rd Edition — Friday to Sunday on Cyprus’s southwest coast. Challenge yourself at Pissouri Beach in front of Columbia Beach Resort with distances from 0.5KM to 8KM and relay racing. Friday 13 Nov: athlete bag pick-up, safety & course briefing, and Q&A at Columbia Beach Resort — Oval Conference Room (18:00–20:00). Saturday 14 Nov: 3KM & 5KM races, juniors & kids categories at Pissouri Beach from early morning; awards ceremony at 11:00. Sunday 15 Nov: 8KM individual & 8KM relay — body marking and starts from Prolimnos Beach; bus pick-up from Columbia Beach Resort main entrance (07:15); relay awards at Pissouri Beach from 12:30. Tickets include the headline 8KM endurance race — push your limits in crystal-clear Mediterranean water. #CSS2026
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