Take a look at this site below if you haven't already. I came across it recently. I wouldn't forget it if Cyprus is the place you want to be. As a newcomer, I found it easy to spot gay bars - they are not hidden and people I pass by with know and never comment negatively.
My wife had quite a few openly gay friends when she was in school 15 years ago who got by fine although they hid it from their Cypriot families. We also know a couple of gay British couples who are living and working quite happily among the expat community.
Gay Cyprus