Imagine a place where the turquoise waves of the Mediterranean gently kiss golden sands, where the air carries the fresh scent of blossoming citrus groves, and where you can hand a whole day over to a proper luxury spa. Two of the island's standout hotel spas belong to the same group, Thanos Hotels & Resorts, and both are in the Paphos district: Almyraspa at the Almyra hotel in Paphos, and Thalassa Spa at Anassa, on Chrysochou Bay near Latchi.
The names are a clue. Almyra echoes the Greek word for salty and Thalassa means sea, and both spas lean on the sea for their signature treatments, alongside the massages, facials and gyms you would expect.
Almyra is a five-star design hotel on Poseidonos Avenue on the Paphos seafront and a member of Design Hotels. Its spa, Almyraspa, is adults only and open every day from 08:00 to 20:00. The menu uses VOYA, a seaweed skincare brand, alongside QMS Medicosmetics, and includes a warm Himalayan salt stone massage (60 to 80 minutes, €110 to €140) and a 30 minute detox seaweed bath (€40). Around the treatment rooms are a sauna and steam rooms, a gym with sea views and rooftop fitness classes.
Treatments Inspired by Nature
Cyprus itself turns up in the treatment rooms too. At Anassa, the Cypriot Twist ritual (90 minutes, €195) starts with a body scrub infused with lemon and carob syrup, followed by a full-body massage with virgin olive oil and citrus essential oils. The spa's thalassotherapy uses pure seawater drawn straight from Chrysochou Bay, from a 20 minute seawater jet shower (€60) to a longer detox ritual that pairs the jet shower with a deep tissue massage.
Anassa sits near Latchi on the edge of the Akamas peninsula, and its Thalassa Spa is built around Roman-style columns and sunlit courtyards planted with herbs. Facilities include a large indoor pool, saunas, steam baths, a seawater exercise jet pool, a squash court, a fitness centre and a yoga studio. Among its signature treatments is the 90 minute Anastasia Achilleos Method (€275), which Almyra offers too.
Beyond the Treatments
Both hotels pair the spa with serious fitness. Anassa's gym is fitted out with Technogym equipment and opens daily from 07:00 to 20:00, with yoga in its own studio, while Almyra adds a floodlit tennis court and table tennis to its sea-view gym and rooftop classes.
When planning a spa stay, think about the time of year. Spring and autumn are milder than the height of summer, which suits the outdoor pools and sun decks, and Anassa's indoor pool comes into its own in winter. Menus and prices change, so check the current menu with the hotel before you book; Almyra's reception is on +357 26 888 700.
As you contemplate your next getaway or even a more permanent move to this island paradise, remember that Cyprus is more than just a holiday destination. Spas like these show how well the island blends luxury with the natural world. Whether you're seeking a week of relaxation or considering a life-changing relocation, Cyprus offers a rare combination of beauty and tranquility.
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