Greece is a firm favourite among British holidaymakers, due to its white-sand beaches, mountainous countryside, idyllic white villages, and all-night entertainment. As the third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus measures 150 miles across. In summer, temperatures sore to more than 40 degrees centigrade. The sub-tropical climate has blessed the country with rolling valleys of citrus and olive trees, vine-covered hills and sun-drenched beaches.