In Pictures: Staying at the Anassa in Cyprus

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View from Akamas peninsula Cyprus

When it comes to luxury family stays, the Anassa’s reputation precedes it. The resort in West Cyprus has won a slew of awards for its thalassotherapy spa and its family friendliness. We had the pleasure of visiting over the Easter break as guests of the hotel to check out what sport and adventures we could get up to over a long weekend.

The resort is luxurious, oh yes. But even beyond enjoying this remote resort, we saw gorgeous, unspoiled Cypriot countryside, navigated slippery rocks at the dramatic Avakas Gorge, learned more about the Turkish/Greek divide, ate gorgeous food and lazed on well-sited terraces, admiring dramatic views.

I’ll be posting video and reviews soon, but in the meantime, here’s a peek at what we did and saw.

Jenography visited Anassa on a half board press trip. All opinions are my own.

 

A picture of a private heated pool at Anassa
This delicious heated pool was in our suite

 

Mandora fruit at Anasssa hotel, Cyprus
The mandora fruit — a cross between a mandarin and an orange — is grown on Cyprus and laid out in the hotel rooms
The chapel at Anassa resort, Cyprus
The hotel is organised like its own village, including a chapel
The rooftop hot tub, Presidential suite, Anassa resort, Cyprus
We got to tour the Presidential suite, with a view from its rooftop hot tub over Latsi Beach

 

Anassa childrens pool, Cyprus
The kids’ pool is heated, with canopied loungers and pool toys

 

Anassa pool with waterfall, Cyprus
Kids can swim in the main (unheated) pool if supervised
Avakas gorge, Cyprus
The Avakas Gorge is one of the most stunning sights I’ve seen, and a must-do on any Cyprus visit

 

Look for more about our Cyprus travel soon.

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Published by Jennifer Howze

I'm a journalist and blogger. Previously I was The Times's online lifestyle editor and Alpha Mummy blogger. Now I'm co-founder of BritMums and BritMums Live! - our annual blogging conference that draws hundreds. Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Google+.

12 thoughts on “In Pictures: Staying at the Anassa in Cyprus”

    1. It was my first visit. We spent a bit of time in Paphos but the Akamas peninsula was just so gorgeous. I’d love to do some mountain biking or full-day walks around it.

  2. It looks gorgeous Jen, we visited Cyprus about 15 years ago, mostly Paphos and would love to go back and take the children. Look forward to seeing and reading more.

    1. Jen, my husband had gone ages ago (23 years!) so it was a fresh experience for both of us as well as for my daughter. There’s so much to do with kids.

  4. Ooh – can’t wait to read it. We had an AMAZING stay at that hotel, and it’s sister, The Almyra, a few years ago. Unbelievable family luxury but refreshingly relaxed xx

    1. Katy, this is spooky — we seem to be following each other around with our holidays! First Austin now this. Where are you going next? Wait, don’t tell me — I think I’ve already booked a room there.

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