Author: Christian

Cyprus all inclusive or a private villa? An honest comparison of package holiday rights, costs, resorts and the best time to go – from hosts in Coral Bay near Paphos.

Hiking in Cyprus: Aphrodite, Adonis and Smigies Trails in the Akamas, Artemis and Kalidonia Trails in the Troodos, best season, drive from Coral Bay and gear.

Cyprus family holiday guide: where to stay with kids, the best time to visit, shallow beaches near Paphos and Coral Bay, zoo, waterpark and child seat rules.

Cyprus uses the British Type G plug at 230V. UK travellers need no adapter; visitors from mainland Europe need a Type G plug adapter. Plus entry requirements, ETIAS and tipping.

Peyia (Greek Πέγεια, also spelled Pegeia) is a hillside village about 15 km northwest of Paphos, with the resort of Coral Bay on the coast below.

According to the list published in June 2026, 14 beaches in Paphos district have a Blue Flag – from the town beaches in Kato Paphos to Geroskipou, Coral Bay and Polis.

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) does not advise against travel to Cyprus, and Germany’s Foreign Office rates crime on the island as low (as of 10 October 2026).

The official languages of the Republic of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish, as set out in the 1960 constitution.

The currency of Cyprus is the euro – it replaced the Cypriot pound on 1 January 2008. In the north of the island, the Turkish lira is the official currency.

The best time to visit Cyprus depends on what you want to do. June to October is ideal for the beach, with a sea temperature of 24–28 °C.

Paphos has a mild Mediterranean climate with long, dry summers and mild winters.