Coral Bay itself is a 600m crescent of soft white sand, book-ended by a pair of headlands. It’s shaped like a horseshoe cove, with its edges abutting the cliffs. In the middle of the bay, there is an extensive fine-grained sandy beach, which is bordered by limestone rock. This peaceful, pretty location has very calm, clear waters and a cliff top restaurant with impressive views over the bay. It is home to a handful of top-notch hotels.

However, it's the glassy waters offshore that everyone comes for. Coral Bay beach is perfect for swimming and water sports where you'll find every conceivable activity from banana boat rides to jet skis for hire.

Cultural types may find themselves twiddling their thumbs as there is little of historic interest in the resort. However, 'foodies' will find an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and tavernas and the popular village of Peyia is just 5 minutes drive away where you will find excellent local tavernas.

Coral Bay is a very family-friendly place and anyone wanting a big night out would do better to head for nearby Paphos and get a return taxi in the small hours.

Coral Bay is also a great base for exploring the pristine coastline to the north, where a jigsaw of coves and inlets hide some of the best (and most isolated) beaches on the island. Don't expect to find much in the way of refreshments and pack a well-stocked picnic hamper and plenty of sun cream.

The camping near Coral Bay beach has a capacity of 47 tents/caravans and is open all the year round.