As a former English colony, the Republic of Cyprus (Southern Cyprus) is reassuringly "British" for UK tourists and homebuyers on the island. English is still widely spoken and the large expatriate community ensures that this will remain the case, while many laws and administrative procedures are akin to "back home".

These familiarities, in conjunction with over 300 days of sunshine per year and 648m of beautiful coastline, entice an ever increasing number of visitors and property investors to the island for business, pleasure and relocation.

The Strategic Plan for Tourism 2010 plans to upgrade tourist facilities and resorts with the main aim of launching Cyprus tourism well into the 21st century. The plan includes the establishment of new theme parks, agro/nature tourism, marinas and several golf courses