Six of the Paphos beaches have been awarded the coveted European Blue Flag awards in 2004. These are Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A, Vrysoudia B, Alykes, Municipal Bath and Farros. The "Blue Flag" is awarded to beaches which meet some pretty stringent criteria, including: the quality of the bathing water, and beach area management and safety.

These beaches are a joy to visit and you can let your kids play with impunity. The sands are fine and golden and you can sunbathe, play volleyball or whatever appeals to you.

This is what sun and sand holidays are all about and a few days relaxing on the beach will put you in the right frame of mind to return to the real world.