DESTINATIONS GREECE & CYPRUS | BEACHFRONT STAYS
BEST OF THE REST 5
LIMNI BEACH VILLA, POLIS For a peaceful, authentically Cypriot town that’s kept its charm without being totally cut off, Polis is an excellent option, with a family-friendly, sandy beach close to the Akamas Peninsula and its crystal-clear blue lagoon. There’s a handful of picturesque properties in the area but for one of the best, look to Limni Beach, a stylish, contempory-design villa that offers direct access to the beach and has its own (sizeable) pool and barbecue area as well as a gym, and four bedrooms spread across two floors. It’s a short stroll from the town centre, and if clients want a bit more buzz,
Paphos is easily reachable in less than an hour by car. Book it: Oliver’s Travels offers a week from £1,855 (for travel between September 30 and
March 24, 2021).
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Villa Karavi, Pomos: For a secluded retreat away from it all, try this four-bedroom pad on the outskirts of Pomos. It’s surrounded by sweeping mountain scenery and features several unusual quirks, including an underwater bedroom set beneath the pool with portholes looking into it, as well as direct beach access and a spacious private garden.
Annabelle Hotel, Paphos: Thanos Hotels’ Annabelle has achieved legendary status and for good reason, with an elegant design that’s all about the serenity, Cypriot touches like local live music, and ample food and drink options – from a rooftop bar overlooking the ocean to gourmet restaurants focused on local produce. For those wanting to go beyond the beach, the quaint cobbled Old Town of Paphos is a short stroll away.
Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol: Families, honeymooners and couples tying the knot are all catered for at this elegant all-inclusive set in the historic area of Amathus, with kids’ clubs, a children’s pool, cinema nights and plenty more drawing those with younger ones, and couples’ spa treatments, gourmet restaurants and beach weddings adding appeal for romantic types. Limassol is a 15-minute drive away, bringing history, culture and a smattering of local tavernas into the mix.
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CAPO BAY HOTEL, PROTARAS Direct art lovers to this design-led retreat on the southeast coast, overlooking the iconic Fig Tree Bay – named among Europe’s best beaches by TripAdvisor, with aquamarine water lapping a stretch of gold. It hosts frequent art exhibitions and boasts a stylish spa with sauna, Jacuzzi, pool, sanarium and more, while five themed bars and restaurants – including Bitter Lemons, which features changing lights and artistic visuals with the aim of helping guests recharge – keep guests well fed. Private candlelit beach dining and other romantic touches add allure
for couples. Book it: Tui offers a week’s B&B from £811 per person, based on two sharing, with
flights from Heathrow on June 9, 2021.
tui.co.uk
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PICTURES: Markos Photography; Lee Stuart Photography; 360iFly
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