| Coral bay is situated a few kilometers north | | | | thronged with trendy cafe bars and |
| of Paphos and is home to some of the most | | | | restaurants where you can relax whilst taking |
| exclusive hotels in the area and boast a | | | | in the view out over the Mediterranean Ocean |
| beautiful sandy beach. All this makes it a | | | | or just watch the little fishing boats |
| perfect place for families and couples alike | | | | returning with their wares. In fact there are |
| who want a luxury holiday with everything in | | | | many excellent fish restaurants that serve |
| one place including water sports, beach | | | | locally caught produce and it doesn't come |
| tavernas and plenty of good restaurants too. | | | | any fresher than that. Paphos is in fact two |
| In fact if your ideal Cyprus holiday involves | | | | towns in one, the old and the new Paphos or |
| total relaxation and pampering Coral bay will | | | | Kato Paphos as it is also known. The old town |
| hit the spot for you. | | | | and harbor occupy the lower laying area |
| | | | whilst the modern (new town) is higher up on |
| A few kilometers away is the Akamas Peninsula | | | | the hill. If you fancy a wander there is a |
| an area of outstanding natural beauty with | | | | large market at the top of the hill which |
| it's unique fauna, flora and several rare | | | | sells just about everything and anything. |
| species of butterfly too. Lara bay is a | | | | Paphos is also world renowned for it's |
| yearly stop off for turtles so it's also well | | | | history and monuments so there is plenty to |
| worth a look there too but there will be | | | | occupy most culture vultures too. |
| times when they are laying so be careful not | | | | |
| to disturb them or risk damaging any eggs. | | | | There are certain restrictions in force in |
| The Peninsula is also a popular place with | | | | the Coral bay and paphos areas concerning |
| divers and diving schools throughout the | | | | property development which over the years has |
| summer due to its beautiful clear | | | | stopped too many tall structures being built |
| Mediterranean waters and safe beaches. If you | | | | in the area. If you are searching for |
| have never tried scuba diving before there | | | | property to buy in Cyprus either for |
| are plenty of schools running short courses | | | | investment or as a holiday home the Coral bay |
| for beginners and novice divers of all | | | | area is very exclusive. The downside of this |
| abilities so why not have a go? | | | | is that prices here are among the highest on |
| | | | the Island which isn't helped by the close |
| Coral bay is a fairly new resort so all the | | | | proximity of Cyprus's golf courses that |
| hotels and apartments are quite modern with | | | | continues to keep the area very exclusive. On |
| every conceivable luxury the discerning | | | | the other hand if you love golf and have |
| holiday maker could ever wish for. Many of | | | | plenty of money to spend you will be in |
| the luxury hotels have beauty spa's, hair | | | | heaven because all the golf courses in Cyprus |
| salons and a whole host of other facilities | | | | will be right on your doorstep. |
| to cater for your every need. You should be | | | | |
| aware that some of the more up market hotels | | | | There is no doubt that the Coral bay area is |
| will have a dress code involving long pants | | | | still developing and property prices there |
| and shirts for dinner so if you want a more | | | | look set to rise for some time to come. |
| laid back approach it's best to check first | | | | Bearing that in mind and the increasing |
| before you book. That said there are lots of | | | | popularity of golf the whole area is a hotbed |
| modern self catering apartments equipped with | | | | of investment which in turn should further |
| everything from fully fitted kitchens to | | | | add to it's desirability. All in all Coral |
| outside barbecue areas for that all important | | | | bay makes great sense as both a holiday venue |
| alfresco cooking and outside eating. | | | | and a Cyprus property investment too for |
| | | | those in the enviable position of being able |
| Within a short distance of Coral bay is the | | | | to afford it. Whatever you decide enjoy |
| historic town of Paphos with it's pretty | | | | Cyprus and Coral bay. |
| harbor and medieval fort. The harbor is | | | | |