Cap St Georges, Paphos: stylish, sun-kissed seclusion in an unspoilt but exclusive corner of the Med
For a beach break with space to breathe, look no further than the tranquil Akamas Peninsula to the west of Paphos. You’ll be perfectly placed to uncover Paphos’s ancient treasures and escape from it all on the empty beaches and tranquil trails of Cyprus’s wildest quarter.
There’s no need to scrimp on luxury though – a British Airways Holidays break to Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort will wrap you up in five-star service and Michelin-standard dining, with gorgeous views of sand, sea and surf.
Best of all, there’s minimal waiting time between check-in and the sand. A British Airways flight will whisk you from London to Paphos in just four and half hours, and minutes later, you can be sliding into the warm waters of the Med under hyacinth-blue skies, surrounded by sand and sunshine.
A luxurious new view of Cyprus
The Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort makes extensive use of natural, local materials, but the design aesthetic turns tradition on its head, with stylish, modern spaces that feel contemporary and refined.
Cap St Georges, Cyprus
Airy rooms and suites come with stone-walled terraces and balconies, while interiors are decked out with white oak and Crema Marfil marble, plus Nespresso machines and the latest mod cons.
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
Bathrooms are particularly elegant, with free-standing bathtubs and acres of matte polished stone. In the bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows lead the eye out to the view, oriented perfectly to catch Paphos’s legendary sunsets.
Consider splurging on one of the expansive residences and suites with a private pool – the benchmark for luxury on the island.
Get more from Paphos and its surroundings
Paphos, with its shorefront dining and Greco-Roman ruins is just minutes away, and it would be remiss to leave without spending at least a day exploring the rock-cut Tombs of the Kings and the intricate mosaics of ancient Paphos, depicting everyone from Narcissus and the dragon Scylla to Theseus and the Minotaur as well as Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.
However, you'd be forgiven for struggling to escape the gravitational pull of the resort’s long beachfront, as well as indoor and outdoor pools and an indulgent hydrotherapy spa.
Families can fill every waking moment with activities, from kids’ club creativity and fun-filled water sports to an open-air cinema and guided horse rides along the shore.
Then there’s drinking and dining – 10 restaurants and bars take in everything from traditional Cypriot cuisine and imaginative mixology to sushi and teppanyaki, Italian fine-dining and curated dining experiences from Michelin-starred guest chefs at the elevated Sky7 restaurant. Needless to say, this is not your average beach holiday.
Discovering the Akamas peninsula
If you can tear yourself away from the resort’s five-star facilities, the wonders of the Akamas await. Within easy striking distance of Cap St Georges are the basilica-topped harbour of Agios Georgios and the mouth of the Avakas Gorge – the start of a 5km hiking trail between towering rock walls that come together until they almost touch.
At Lara, the loveliest of the peninsula’s empty beaches, green and loggerhead sea turtles haul themselves up onto the sand to lay their eggs from May to August, as they have since the time of the dinosaurs.
Swing by the beachside conservation camp during the nesting season and you can view tiny hatchlings, protected by researchers until they are strong enough to swim past the surf.
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
You’ll need a hire car to explore the dramatic north coast of the peninsula. Facing Chrysochou Bay, herb-scented coastal trails wind around rocky headlands, passing the Baths of Aphrodite, where the hunter Adonis reputedly spotted the Goddess of Love bathing and was instantly smitten. Taking inspiration from her, many fall for Paphos’s charms and return year after year.
All holidays with British Airways Holidays are ATOL protected and come with a 24-hour holiday helpline. Secure your 2024 Cyprus holiday to Cap St Georges now with a low deposit*.