Columbia Beach Resort has been designed to resemble a traditional Cypriot village, hewn from honey-golden stone and surrounded by vineyards and orchards. The quiet location on secluded Pissouri Bay is perfect for getting away from it all, but you’re still within easy reach of Paphos and Limassol, and the resort is packed full of top-notch sporting facilities. A range of accommodation options cater to both families and couples, and you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants and bars.

30 minutes’ drive from Paphos airport.

On the south coast overlooking Pissouri Bay.

There are 169 large and luxuriously appointed suites, all with private balcony or terrace, satellite TV, WiFi, Nespresso machine, tea making facilities and mini bar. Upgrade to a Cape Suite for a prime location on one of the corners of the main building, with two private balconies, or opt for an opulent Eagle’s Nest Suite, set away from the main resort in a peaceful location and sleeping up to four people; some even have a private pool or plunge pool. There is also a selection of spacious Family Suites, with the option of either one or two bedrooms.

The breadth of choice is truly impressive, with four restaurants and six bars. Bacchus is a gourmet restaurant featuring regional specialities from across Italy, while the Apollo Tavern offers traditional Cypriot fare in a rustic setting and Cape Aspro is a relaxed al fresco option serving fresh seafood, sharing plates and street food-style dishes, with a swim-up pool bar in operation during the day. Breakfast is served at either Bacchuis or Cape Aspro, with themed evening buffets during the cooler months. Other drinking options include two beach bars, the stylish Eros cocktail bar and a traditional Ouzeri, where you can try ouzo and locally-produced zivania.

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There are two pools, including an outdoor lagoon-style infinity pool, plus a children’s paddling pool, and a sand and pebble beach. The Hébe Spa has six treatment rooms, an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and hair salon, and offers a range of reviving treatments using Elemis and Valmont products. Sporting facilities include two floodlit tennis courts, two squash courts, two gyms, yoga, Pilates, archery, basketball, croquet, cycle hire and watersports including waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, scuba diving and sailing. There are several golf courses within a 30-minute drive, and the resort arranges boat trips, cookery demonstrations and even Greek dancing lessons. The Den Kids’ Club keeps children aged 4-12 yrs occupied with activities including pizza making, talent shows and nature walks, and the Cub Life Crèche looks after little ones from 4 mths-3 yrs.