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.

Low season 7 nights UK£ I 07000 Extra night UK£ 1050C
Mid season 7 nights UK£ 129500 Extra night UK£ 1300C
High season 7 nights UK£ 143000 Extra night UK£ 1400C