Hi Dave & Elle
Paphos has lousy beaches unless you are an Olympic swimmer - Coral Bay is good abut a long way to go for a swim. The best beaches in Cyprus are in the East - dozens of blue flag beaches with great sand and clear water (Fig Tree Bay, Protaras, Aiya Napa etc). can't be beaten until Famagusta returns to the fold then what price Paphos? Come out by all means but rent first and foremost until you are happy with the location then buy if you still want to from a personally recommended developer or agent and you won't go far wrong. Adam