Spend a fun day at the Aphrodite Water Park which boasts 17 rides and attractions and is the largest of its kind on this side of Cyprus. For thrill seekers who like to get the adrenaline pumping, be sure to check out the four high-speed plunges or for a more relaxing ride, take in the Lazy River, a mile-long float beneath enchanting waterfalls and fountains.

If your more interested in a chilled day and want to see some of Cyprus's history, there are so many wonderful sites to see in this special place, such as the Medieval Castle of Paphos which guards the mouth of the harbor, standing on the spot where once a Byzantine fortress had stood.

The old town has a covered market every weekend, and it’s a great place for wandering the stalls in search of souvenirs. Cypriot specialties include Lefkaritika lace and hand-made tablecloths, and you should also find top-quality leather and silverware here. Or, for a different sort of browsing, try the Duck Pond Market near the Tombs of the Kings for its Sunday car boot sale.

This whitewashed restaurant, just off the harbor, stands out for its elegant cuisine and colorful gardens – in fact, the lemon in your cocktail was probably picked from the huge lemon tree here. The menu has a Cypriot flavour, with lots of meze, and it also stars a delicious pork fillet with Roquefort.

Just 10 minutes from the resort is Coral Bay at Peyia. This Blue Flag beach is a lovely sandy stretch covered in thatched parasols and backed by upscale bars. It’s got all the watersports you could need, from pedalos and banana boats to jet-skis. You can also try parascending here – which is a bit like parachuting backwards – or learn to scuba at the dive school.