The promise of uninterrupted Mediterranean sunshine is, of course, a large part of what makes Cyprus such an irresistible lure for travellers from around the world.

Even if you’re not out to get a tan, the sun makes virtually everything more enjoyable on the island: from swimming to sailing, hiking the hills to surveying ancient ruins, it’s all cast in a golden glow on average 300-plus days per year, almost all one needs for instant relaxation. Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or an overdue family escape, Cyprus’s sunkissed 840-kilometer shoreline has the stress-free answers.

Our beach hotels among the best - and best-equipped - in the world, with oversized swimming pools, tennis courts, health clubs, spas and top restaurants. Most of the hotels have a range of facilities for children, from beach clubs and special kids-only swimming pools to full-fledged day-care centers. And parents can rest easy knowing that Cyprus, with one of the highest standards of living in Europe, is a safe place where crime is virtually nonexistent. Spring and fall are when couples and independent travelers have the run of the island and its many beaches.

Water lovers can take comfort in the fact that the beaches of Cyprus are among the cleanest you’ll find anywhere. Cyprus participates in the European Blue Flag Campaign, a program which promotes clean beaches and environmentally-sound management of coastal areas throughout Europe. In 2006, 49 Blue Flags were awarded to beaches in Cyprus. These are mainly beaches that are actively managed, being part of or near major resort areas. Other coastal areas, from the waters off Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Rock) to isolated Lara Beach on the Akamas Peninsula, are easily accessible. In eastern Cyprus, the beautiful beaches of Nissi Bay in Agia Napa and Fig Tree Bay in Protaras gradually give way to Cape Greco, indented with sea caves and rocky coves embracing crystal blue waters.

Source: www.cyprushotelassociation.org