Travel Matters Insight

Anassa Hotel

About…

Anassa can be found on the Western Tip of the island and the Hotel is renowned for being one of the most Luxurious in the Mediterranean. Situated amongst a village-type environment, on an isolated hillside that overlooks the striking Asprokremmos Beach and the National Park of Akamas, a UNESCO world heritage site, guests are perfectly situated for a self-indulgent recuperation.

This luxury 5 Star Hotel Resort has a fantastic choice of rooms, suites & four Private Villas, some of which can sleep up to nine guests. All the rooms & suites feature a balcony or terrace showcasing stately views of the Cypriot landscape & shoreline…after all, ‘Anassa’ translates as ‘Queen' in Ancient Greek.

Whilst in-resort, you & your guests have everything you might desire at your immediate disposal. With four restaurants, guests can choose from fine dining options or have more traditional al-fresco barbecue meals. During the day, if you wish to quench your adventurous side, guests are welcomed to make use of the beach water sports activities that comprise of diving, boat hire and sailing lessons. If you need a touch of pampering, allow a therapist at Thalassa Spa to indulge you in sumptuous therapies & massages-style therapies.

The perfect Retreat!

Key Sustainable Features…

In Travel Matters eyes, key to a relaxing holiday is having the knowledge that you are investing in an experience that benefits other people and the environment. We are really pleased that Anassa Hotel shares our outlook on more responsible holidaying! Anassa work tirelessly on their Sustainability programme and here are some of our favourite bits –

• Clean Anassa beach daily

• Donating equipment, furniture and linen to the local Hospital & Charity organisations

• Eliminating single use plastics and using sustainable alternatives.

• Establishing a Music School for the local children

• Providing food to local families in need

• Supporting local Animal Shelters

• Water recycling, through the use of a Biological Station

Travel Matters Highlights…

Anassa is really fantastic opportunity for a family getaway, so if Mum & Dad want to spend a little time away from the little ones, they can do so in full confidence whilst knowing that the kids are having a great time with one of the Childcare programmes. Anassa are also providing their special 'Baby Go Lightly' service, which allows parents to pre-order items that their baby may need during their stay; such as buggies, bottles, cots and highchairs.

After the kids are taken care of, parents must make use of the Thalassa Therapy Spa. Thalassa was previously inducted in to ‘The World’s Top 100’ Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards, not only due to the first-class service delivered, but also because of its impressive Roman architecture that houses an indoor pool, 18 treatment rooms, saunas, steam baths, saltwater exercise pool, squash court, fitness room, yoga and healthy meal options. Time to let your hair down!

Map & Location…

It’s time to start considering a relaxing coastal holiday abroad and where better than the Mediterranean? More specifically, Cyprus! This enchanting island nation was home to Aphrodite, Goddess of ; beauty, love, passion and pleasure – so you are safe to make the assumption that you will be living in bliss!

If you’re in search of some local wilderness, we suggest a visit to the nearby Akamas Nature Reserve. With over 230 square kilometres of coverage, surrounded by gorges; valleys and wide sandy bays, Akamas is the perfect day trip for those who wish to observe wildlife diversity. The Reserves boasts impressive numbers of protected animals, including; 168 varieties of birds, 20 different reptiles, 16 species of butterfly and 12 different mammals.

The Hotel is about 140km from the Capital, Nicosia. It is certainly worth considering putting some time aside to check out the likes of Kato Paphos Archaeological Park and Morphou Archaeology and Nature Museum.