Map of Cyprus holiday resorts

Lefkara is famous for delicate handmade lace. There’s basketwork and pottery, especially in Geroskipou and Lemba.

Paphos is ideal for sightseeing, combining a rocky coastline in some areas, with beach life and boasts a fascinating Old Town of winding alleyways, markets and shops. The town is really divided in two by the quaint fishing harbour and the Old Town, both relaxing and unhurried. Nearby is the harbourside, guarded by a looming Venetian Fort and bordered by open-air, terraced restaurants, cafés and bars.

Paphos has plenty of ancient historical sites and monuments, such as the Tomb of the Kings and Roman mosaics. There are a number of small sandy bays dotted in and around the town, many offering watersports. The best stretch of sand is at Coral Bay, a short bus ride away. In the evening, the harbour bars and fish restaurants are the perfect place to relax and there are also Bouzouki clubs and bars around the harbour.

Lying along the Akamis peninsula in the rural north-west coast of Cyprus, Latchi is a charming fishing village and harbour, four kilometres up the coast from Polis. It has much to offer peace-seeking holidaymakers, with a good choice of tavernas and a pretty pebble-and-sand beach. The village itself has a couple of shops and bars where a tranquil charm prevails.

Coral Bay is a small town in south-west Cyprus, about a 15 minutes drive or a short bus ride away from Paphos. Apart from its shopping and the beach, the major attraction of Coral Bay is its diving. Maninji Island is regarded as the most scenic dive on the coast, with cliffs, caves, coral and ‘swim throughs’. Excellent, wide sandy beaches overlooked by luxury hotels and restaurants surround Coral Bay. If you prefer quieter beaches you can make your way to Cape Lara, which is the nesting site for Green and Loggerhead turtles.

Unspoilt and unhurried Argaka village is a typical Cypriot village, peaceful, relaxing and set in picturesque countryside it’s the ideal location from which to relax and soak up the friendly Cypriot hospitality. You’ll discover a charming church, local houses and small scattering of traditional local tavernas within easy reach. The nearest beaches are just a short drive away, as are the nearby resorts of Latchi and Polis which offer a busier atmosphere

Peyia, a delightful hillside village set back from the coast and just a few kilometres from Paphos, offers more simple pleasures – old-fashioned tavernas and little shops that time seems to have passed by.

On the island’s north coast, surrounded by citrus orchards, pine forests and tobacco plantations, Polis is a small tourist centre with a gentle pace and boasts a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. A handful of traditional cafés, appetising tavernas and shops flank the pedestrianised main square. Entertainment in Polis is low-key and tends to centre around dining in a variety of bars on offer.

Protaras resort itself spreads over 16 kms of coastline, most of it fringed by stunning bays and little idyllic coves. Watersports and scuba-diving are permanent fixtures, although generally the air is one of unbroken relaxation and tranquillity. You’ll find shops, restaurants and tavernas aplenty.

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