{"title":"Spas in Cyprus","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyprus brings a warmer, more private pace to the spa day, where seawater drawn straight from its own bays meets rituals built from the island's kitchen, its olive oil, citrus and carob, set against wild coastline and centuries of Mediterranean healing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anassa","title":"Anassa","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeo Chorio, Polis, Cyprus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur assessment: \u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e · 74%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe one thing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnassa's own spa, Thalassa, built its signature ritual from the island itself. The Cyprus Body Twist begins with a back massage in warmed, organic Cyprus olive oil, moves into an exfoliation made from carob syrup and raw sugar, and finishes with warmed Cyprus lemons pressed against the skin, releasing their juice as a natural dose of vitamin C. Every ingredient in it comes straight from a Cypriot kitchen: the island's own olive oil, lemons and carob, turned into a spa ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnassa is built as a village rather than a hotel block: a run of low, whitewashed Byzantine style buildings, designed by the American firm Sandy and Babcock with interiors by James Northcutt Associates and Joelle Pleot, stepping down a hillside through gardens to its own bay. A Village Square at its centre holds a working Byzantine chapel. The property sits directly against the Akamas peninsula, a protected national park of rugged cliffs, deep valleys and rare wild plants, and a recent renovation led by designer Yabu Pushelberg refreshed a large share of its rooms through 2026. Guests writing about recent stays describe gardens and bay views that stop them in their tracks, and a resort that feels calm and private despite its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe water\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysochou Bay sits directly below the hotel, its waters a clear aquamarine that gave the Thalassa Spa its name. Seawater is drawn straight from the bay itself and used directly in the spa's thalassotherapy treatments. On land, the spa runs two outdoor pools, one multi level with its own waterfall and one finished in mosaic tile, a sky lit indoor pool, and a saltwater exercise pool, with one of these kept for adult use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTreatments\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current treatment menu runs on Subtle Energies, an Australian brand that blends aromatherapy and Ayurvedic principles, alongside Augustinus Bader and Tata Harper. Beyond the Cyprus Body Twist, the AB\u0026amp;A Top to Toe Ritual and the Cypriot Twist both draw on the same local ingredients, while the Detox and Adrenaline Journey by Subtle Energies runs as a longer full body wrap, scrub and massage. A dedicated manicure and pedicure menu and a wider hair and beauty programme round out the offer alongside the body treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGetting in\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatments are booked through spa reception ahead of a stay, and the spa opens early, from seven in the morning to eight in the evening, with the indoor pool open across the same hours and the outdoor pools from eight until half past five. Guests under sixteen cannot use the indoor spa pool or the gym, which stay set aside for adults. Paphos International Airport is the nearest, around forty five minutes by road. The hotel closes for a period each winter, so a spring through autumn visit is the reliable way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you fall in love\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely large, lively resort built around families as much as couples, with kids' clubs running through the warmer months and only one pool kept aside for adults only, so anyone picturing a quiet, adults only retreat should look elsewhere. Published room counts for the wider hotel do not agree with each other across sources, so no single figure is given here. The spa's own thermal offer runs to sauna, steam and its pools, with no confirmed hammam, salt room or ice feature, so it suits a full resort stay better than a dedicated thermal bathing day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for families and multi generational groups wanting a serious resort spa set against genuinely wild, protected coastline. Best for couples and weddings wanting a grand, storied resort address on Cyprus's west coast. Best for anyone who wants a treatment built from the island's own kitchen, down to the lemons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxury Spa Escapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55790699250005,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/5217\/5189\/files\/pexels-photo-10067459.jpg?v=1794649092"}],"url":"https:\/\/luxuryspaescapes.com\/collections\/country-cyprus.oembed","provider":"Luxury Spa Escapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}