Anassa: A Byzantine-Village Resort Near the Akamas

Anassa is widely regarded as the finest hotel in Cyprus, a resort designed like a Byzantine village tumbling down to a secluded bay near the wild, protected Akamas Peninsula in the island's west. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it pairs a serene setting with one of the Mediterranean's great thalasso spas.

The dining is genuinely varied. Helios is a stylish fine-dining restaurant of contemporary French-Mediterranean cuisine with a harpist and sea-view terrace; Basiliko serves gourmet Asian dishes and sashimi in a cozy cellar; the al fresco Pelagos taverna grills Mediterranean seafood and mezze over a lava stone; and Amphora handles all-day dining with themed cooking stations.

For a refined, nature-rich Cyprus stay, Anassa stands alone.

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