As you might see from my other posts, I disagree with the claim that the Paphos area is best. My husband and I 'retired' to Cyprus two months ago and chose the Larnaca area after a search over the whole of the Republic of Cyprus. We're loving it here!
Larnaca is smaller than Paphos or Limassol but was the original capital city of Cyprus - Kition. We have some lovely beaches round here, and one of the 10 best dive sites in the world - the Zenobia. An ancient wreck from the Hellenic period has also recently been discovered a few miles away at Mazotos. Who knows, perhaps we'll be able to dive it someday when the archaeologists have finshed with it! Larnaca is also within an easy drive of Nicosia and Occupied Cyprus. We also have a strong expat and active community in this area. Prices of property are cheaper here than either Paphos or Limassol too.

So there is variety on the Island and as everybody likes something different it is a good thing to keep and open mind and have a good look at everywhere.