With a lovely beach just a toe’s stretch away, a stay at Silver Sands is a must for chilled-out holidays in Protaras. Ideal for couples and offering a warm welcome to peace-seeking families too, it’s a laid-back place to relax. Yet you’ll still be right in the heart of all the seafront action - and close to the resort centre as well.

Spend your break flitting between poolside and sea, unwinding in the charming surrounds of your hotel, or setting off on boat trips. You’ll only be 600m from Fig Tree Bay, which is famously family friendly and a great spot for watersports. Fancy making more of a splash? Head to Anastasia Aquamania Waterpark in neighbouring Pernera (2.5km) or the larger Waterworld (17km).

Part of the Tsokkos Hotels & Resorts group, the Silver Sands is mere moments from the international restaurants, friendly bars and lively dancefloors of Protaras Main Strip (200m). Whether you make your evening special with a slap-up Cypriot meal of grilled halloumi and souvlaki (barbecued meat in a warm pitta with tzatziki) or an ice-cold shot or two of the local spirit, zivania, you’ll have a comfy room to come back to when it’s time for bed.

Sleeping 2 - 3 people, all rooms have a double bed or twins, air conditioning/heating, flatscreen satellite TV, WiFi, safe, mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities. What you can see from your furnished balcony is up to you - will you go for a land view room overlooking the garden or street for a spot of people-watching? A side sea view room for a peek at the Med? A sea view room (the vista’s clearer from these)? Or a front sea view with an unobstructed, picture-perfect seascape?

When you’re not out and about or resting your head, Silver Sands has plenty in store for you. Float around in the outdoor pool or take your kids for a paddle in the small shallow one. Fill your plate at the themed buffet restaurant and your glass at one of the three bars. Unwind in the spa or the TV lounge. Perfect your tennis, volleyball and ping pong skills. And look forward to an evening’s entertainment laid on by the hotel.

As for getting there, Larnaca’s the closest airport, around 65km from Silver Sands Beach Hotel. Book a private direct transfer and you could be at your hotel in under an hour! You can also explore the area by bus - catch the 102 for Ayia Napa (it’s only 11km to the centre) and the beautiful Cape Greco nature reserve.