Anassa: a secluded hotel with five-star appeal in sunny Cyprus
There’s getting away from it all, then there’s getting away from it all in style. At the Anassa, tucked into a secluded cove on the fringes of the pristine Akamas Peninsula, you can bask in five-star comfort and wander into the wonderful wilds under cloud-free Mediterranean skies. Peace and privacy? They’re pretty much guaranteed.
On a British Airways Holidays break to the Anassa, you’ll leave the everyday far behind for a daily routine of Thalassa spa treatments, five-star dining, strolls in untamed nature and basking in the serene and silent sunshine.
Benefits of booking with British Airways Holidays
- Book now, pay later with deposits from £60 per person, and pay off the balance in as many instalments as you like. Balance is due four weeks before travel for short-haul trips*
- A dedicated 24-hour, seven-days-a-week holiday helpline for any issues while you’re away
- ATOL protection for all holidays – meaning your money is safe and you can rest assured you won’t be stranded abroad
For years, this corner of Cyprus was a well-kept local secret, but word is slowly slipping about the tranquil coves curving round the bay from Polis Chrysochous, one of Cyprus’ most charming coast towns.
But worry not – resorts here are calm and secluded, and considerate of the responsibilities that come with a location on the edge of a Unesco-listed national park.
Get ready to escape the ordinary
The designers of the Anassa paid close attention to the landscape and architecture of western Cyprus. Stands of native trees and shrubs spill around pools in natural shades of blue, descending to a sandy beach far from the noise and bustle.
Sensitively spaced terracotta-tiled villas create the mood of a Byzantine village – or perhaps the private retreat of a Byzantine governor with a taste for the good life.
Anassa hotel, Cyprus
You’ll certainly feel at ease in the landscape as you step onto your private balcony or terrace, looking out over a majestic sweep of green, gold and blue. Inside, rooms and suites are decked out in colours that wouldn’t look out of place in a traditional Cypriot home, with Hellenic stripes and warm, natural tones.
It’s a place for couples and families who regard escaping the ordinary as a deal-breaker for a holiday in the sun.
Entertainment for all ages at the Anassa
Living well is the motto at the Anassa, whether than means languorous days on the beach, getting wonderfully wet in the bay, or feeling the stress slide away at the resort’s Thalassotherapy spa.
If you’re the active sort, the affiliated Latchi Watersport Centre offers Padi dive courses, RYA-certified courses in powerboating and sailing, and more. If not, the waters offshore from the resort are warm, sheltered and perfect for leisurely splashing.
Families are well looked after, with kids’ clubs filling days with fun for children up to 12, and a baby concierge on hand to source everything you need for a stress-free holiday.
Contact the team ahead to arrange cots, car seats, pushchairs, sterilisers, formula milk and other essentials so you can travel with the minimum of extras.
More reasons to choose a holiday from British Airways Holidays
There are all kinds of advantages to booking
- A generous baggage allowance of 23kg per person is included as standard – so there are no extra costs to add on
- Quality accommodation options to suit every budget, from 3* to 5*, there’s something for everyone
- Extensive flights from the British Airways network: so you’ll be able to find a flight that suits your schedule
- British Airways flies to centrally located airports so you can be sure of good transport links to your final destination
- Upgrade to British Airways Club Europe – to experience an extra level of service and style, you can upgrade your travel plans to fly British Airways Club Europe. You’ll enjoy dedicated check-in desks^ and priority booking, a larger baggage allowance, access to private lounges^, and complimentary food and drink options onboard
Kids eat well too, and adults eat even better, with four sophisticated restaurants and babysitters on hand to buy you some romantic couples’ time.
Menus melding Mediterranean and Asian flavours are served under vaulted ceilings in flagstone-floored dining rooms or outside in the shade of olive trees on the terrace with a view of the bay. Breakfasts are particularly memorable, thanks to breads, cheeses, pastries and jams handmade on the premises.
Experience the great outdoors like never before
The location on the Akamas Peninsula would sell the Anassa all by itself. Peaceful walking trails track the rugged coastline, thronged by birdlife and basking in front of stunning views of rocky headlands, empty coves and a sweep of rolling blue sea.
For a taster of what the Akamas has to offer, stroll to the tranquil Baths of Aphrodite, where the handsome Adonis peeked at the bathing goddess Aphrodite and fell instantly in love.
That’s just the beginning – an unsurfaced track runs all the way to the tip of the peninsula, taking in footprint-free beaches and the Fontana Amorosa, perhaps the most perfect cove in all of Cyprus.
All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your 2024 Cyprus holiday to Anassa now with a low deposit*
*Based on two sharing. Full balance due four weeks before departure. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. ^Where available