This effortlessly chic hotel and spa has become the ultimate Mediterranean beachfront spa retreat. Great if you want to be pampered in a stylish, comfortable and contemporary setting with effective treatments.  Great if you are travelling alone and want some 'me' time in the eight acres of gardens or the beach.  Great if you are want a child friendly facilities whilst you spa with the Baby Go Lightly service and Creche.  We think it offers something for everyone, and all will leave refreshed.

This Escape includes:

• Almyra "Taste of the Sea" Signature Pleasures:
• - 1 x Oasis seaweed scrub
• - 1 x Red Algae body cocoon
• - 1 x Deep Sea Oxygen facial
• Herbal Detox Tonic
• 7 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers from Paphos
• Return flights to Paphos

Please note - there are 4 different Signature Pleasures programmes to chose from, please ask us for full details on these.

1) Taste of the Sea - uses seaweed, sea-salt to exfoliate and re-mineralise the body, a red algae wrap to stimulate the detoxification process and facial to restore oxygen levels, tone and vitality to this skin.

2) Fragrant Flowers - a programme to appeal to the senses, it uses Rose Milk for exfoliation, then a Magnolia,  Ylang Ylang and Aloe Vera Rose body rinse is applied followed by a massages with Rose and Neroli essential oil, and finally a facial with Wild Rose.

3) Fruit Frivolity - starts with an Aloe Vera Enzyme body polish to refresh and invigorate, followed by a Berry Buttermilk rinse to soften the skin.   Your body is then wrapped with Blueberry Creme, and your face is then massaged with Blackcurrant oil.

4) Mountain Herb - first a Cedar & Sandalwood body polish, followed by a Eucalyptus & Sage body rinse.  A massage then follows with Edelweiss Mountain herb oil to stimulate blood circulation, whilst hand and feed are rejuvenated with Jasmine & Sandalwood oil.

Almyra Hotel Details

Location

Sister property to the world-renowned Anassa hotel in Cyprus, the Almyra (which means "taste of the sea") opened its doors in June 2003 following an extensive renovation (it was the Paphos Beach Hotel, the town's first ever seaside hotel).  Located in the heart of Paphos and set within 8 acres of landscaped gardens it perfectly combines chic retreat, beach and the buzz of the harbour with its boutiques and restaurants within walking distance.  Its interior design, look & feel is very stylish and contemporary, just as you would expect from a member of Design Hotels, and caters to the most discerning of traveller.

Transfer Time - 20 min from Paphos Airport (8 km) or 2 hours from Larnaca (130 km)

Rooms

There are a total of 189 rooms at the Almyra, all spacious with a Mediterranean feel, custom designed furniture, cool fabrics in natural tones and state of the art amenities.  They have all the facilities you would expect of a top hotel - cable TV, video on demand, CD player and WiFi access.

Food

They have 4 restaurants to tempt your taste buds-

• Notios - an al freco restaurant that fuses the purity of Japanese food with flavours of the Mediterranean cuisine.  You can try a series of tasting menus (ranging from 5 to 9 courses) created by the Executive Chef and called Omakase which means "trust the chef".  Open for lunch and dinner during the summer, but weather permitting during the day from November to March
• Mosaics - Almyra's main restaurant where lavish buffet meals are served and features a live kitchen.  Good choice of Mediterranean and International cuisine
• Ouzeri - a traditional seaside summertime restaurant that focuses of light Greek snacks and Cypriot dishes.  Look out for the evening beach barbeques and live Greek music during the summer
• Eauzone - situated by the pool at the AlmyraSpa you can enjoy spa cuisine (light fusion of Mediterranean and Asian food) or refresh yourself withone of the therapeutic tonics and teas.  Open at lunchtimes for adults over 16

Also if you like your mid-morning or teatime coffee and cakes, try Helios their lounge bar where you can enjoy a sundowner with stunning views over the sea and Paphos Castle or stop here for a coffee and delicious pastries during the day.

Fitness and Daily Activities

There is an array of options for the active person at the Almyra, both at the hotel and in the local area.  The hotel has 4 swimming pools - 2 freshwater pools (one designed for children) that are heated in winter and then an additional 2 pools at the Spa (one indoors and one outdoors).  There is also floodlit tennis courts and a fully equipped gym for those who want to work up a sweat.
Other activities which the hotel can arrange include:

• Diving
• Watersports - Parasailing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Waterskiing
• Sailing trips
• Golf
• Jeep safaris

Insider Tips

In 2007 the Paphos beach was enlarged and totally refurbished - it has been lengthened, and the central wave breaker in the sea has been removed, thus bringing more sand onto the beach, and providing Almyra guests with the perfect spot for swimming and sunbathing.

Wellness Approach

• Mainly relaxing and pampering with a few holistic therapies available.  Lovely signature rituals using purely natural and organic products.  Good range of facials and beauty treatments available. 

Freestyle Spa

• Separate male and female steam rooms and saunas.  There is an indoor spa pool with relaxation area and floor to celing glass windows to enjoy the winter sunshine.  The outdoor spa pool also has sun loungers and is only open to guests over 16 years old.   

Signature Treatment

Red Algae Body Cocoon  The body is covered in a 100% pure marine based red algae and wrapped so your skin can absorb the essential amino acids, minerals and vitamins.  Sweating that takes place will help expel toxins while taking in the nourishment.  After showering off the algae,  the therapist will apply the natural “Ocean Lotion” to keep your skin moisturized and silky smooth.

We Love

• That 9 out of the 11 treatment rooms are sea facing and that you have beautiful views while having treatments
• The Organic Just Pure Products which are cultivated and produced according to moon cycles.  The concept is carried through with recommended times for certain treatments.  For example, the new moon phase is the best time for detoxifying treatments as the body eliminates waste. The Full Moon is great for nourishishing treatments and wraps.  Once you get to the spa, they will give you a moon cycle calendar so you can see if it works!

Return on Investment

Rested & Tension Free.