Activities & culture vs commercialisation in Cyprus

by Becka
(London)

Hi, Great website by the way! It's nice to hear honest information for once, rather than tour operators trying to sell you everything under the sun.

My boyfriend and I are considering coming to Cyprus at the beginning of October for a week's holiday whilst it's still warm but not brain-meltingly hot!

The last thing I want to do is collapse on a beach everyday, but I would like there to be one close as an option. We both like watersports (diving especially) and I'm also interested in the more cultural aspects of the island (I'll drag the man along too!)

Which part of the island do you think would suit all our needs? Paphos seems like the best bet but your description of "massive beach resort" puts me off slightly as we want to avoid total commercialisation!

Where would you recommend?

Thanks!
Becka