::Cyprus::
Paphos::Polis
In the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite you will discover
a resort fit for the gods. Built as a complex of traditional
houses and courtyards overlooking a golden stretch of
beach, the Anassa looks like a typical Greek village.
 The
whitewashed and terracotta-tiled villas are classically
proportioned with balustraded balconies fluted columns
It all looks as though has been there forevec although
complex was only completed in 1998. But this most temperate
of climates, gardens have matured quickly between lavender-bordered
pathways bush~s dripping bougainvillea, three swimming
pools, two which linked by series sculpted waterfalls,
ripple invitingly in the sunlight.
There are 177 rooms and suites within the main building
anc terraced houses, each one boasting private balconies,
some witr their own pool or jacuzzi, and all with vast
marble bathrooms.
In
the airy public rooms, double-height windows provide
grand vistas over the grounds, revealing an arc of sky,
~and and wate" And, aside from the odd carefully chosen
antique or classical bust, little blurs the monastic
purity and spaciousness of the greater architedural
design
While
the effect is certainly dramatic, the atmosphere in
this family-run hotel is never stiff The management
pride themselves on their friendly hospitality which
makes guests feel immediately at home.There is a children's
club, tennis and squash courts and, best of all, one
of the finest thalassotherapy spas in the Mediterranean.
In this seaside spa, trained beauticians and therapists
have dired
access
to the restorative and rejuvenating elements of the
sea and offer a unique variety of treatments ranging
from hydrotherapy with invigorating power jets of water
to improve circulation and break down fat to steams
and wraps, massages, facials and reflexology. Healthy
light snacks are available as you contemplate the view
from the agreeable airy indoor pool.AII this makes Anassa
the perfect year-round destination for a healthy brealz
But if you would prefer to be sinful there are four
restaurants to choose from, serving a range of local
and exotic cuisines
Should
couples get carried away by the romance of the place,
there is a chapel on site in the recreated village square.
And for your honeymoon within a honeymoon, you could
charter the hotel's yacht and sail off round the Akamas
Peninsula on a private voyage of discovery. This is
the resort for all seasons, the ultimate retreat for
indulgent lovers of luxury or for the stressed-out individual
who simply wants to relax in the most elegant and congenial
of surroundings.
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