Paphos was a welcome surprise in more ways than one (Picture: Ministry of Tourism)

If your idea of paradise is peace with a pulse, you’re not alone. Luckily, Paphos strikes the perfect balance.

I’ve never been one for a fly and flop holiday, preferring a little more bustle with my beach; a break that doesn’t quite require a holiday from your holiday, but one that still squeezes as much juice out of my annual leave and airline fares as I possibly can.

And I’m happy to tell you that finally, after many years of disappointment, I found the sweet spot in an unlikely Mediterranean destination.

Cyprus, especially its beachy hub in the south-west – where all-inclusive resorts line the coast and Irish pubs seem to be immaculately conceived – has never been on my hitlist.

But after spending a

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