Eco-conscious luxury at Cap St Georges

Nestled on the unspoiled southwest coast of Cyprus, luxury beachfront retreat Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is just minutes from Paphos. Sitting next to the Akamas National Park, the resort is surrounded by undulating hills and coastline. Thoughtfully designed to cater for discerning holidaymakers, it boasts a clear commitment to showcasing the local region and culture.

With sea views of the Mediterranean and lush gardens with centuries-old olive trees, there are 202 rooms and suites, exquisitely designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes. Distinct room types cater for all, offering sweeping views. Some have private pools, including the seven-bedroom Presidential Villa Suite that groups will love, while families can book interconnecting rooms.

Sustainability is a core focus, demonstrated by its Green Key status.

“We believe in preserving the beauty of our surroundings and combining the luxury and relaxation our guests expect with eco-conscious values,” explains sales and marketing director Panayiotis Markou.

The resort’s own vegetable garden spans 44,000 square metres, and is harvested weekly to provide fruit, vegetables, herbs and eggs. Guests can join in the farm-to-table experience. Depending on the season, you can try picking and pressing olives into oil, harvesting grapes or collecting figs, oranges and lemons.

Culinary delights range from authentic Cypriot flavours to refined international cuisine. With 10 restaurants and bars, guests will be spoilt for choice.

Wellness is at the heart of the guest experience and the Cleopatra Spa offers a suitably luxurious escape. Expect indoor and outdoor pools, thermal saunas, steam rooms, aromatherapy showers, treatment suites and a Rasoul mud chamber. Signature therapies include the two- hour Akamas Journey. This full-body exfoliator with 39 plant extracts is followed by a face and body mask made from Cyprus carobs – all inspired by the neighbouring national park.

For beachside relaxation, enjoy Olive Tree Beach or Kafizis Beach, in front of the resort. Or, for a more active break, your choices include:

• Traditional fishing – join local fisherman on a classic vessel
• Sailing the Akamas Peninsula and National Park – yacht from coast to coast, stopping at remote sea caves and enjoying crystal waters
• Halloumi workshop – learn how the distinctive cheese is made, savouring this local delicacy
• Honey-making – hear about the island hives from local apiarists
• Cycling the coast – hire an electric bike for a scenic coastal ride or mountain bike for off-road terrain

Ready to book? You’ll be in good company. The resort is a celebrity magnet, with visitors ranging from global mega-stars like Shakira to the  international footballers who train at its UEFA standard pitches.

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Find out more about the resort at capstgeorges.com or email enquiries@capstgeorges.com 

For more about Paphos and the surrounding area, check out Portal North issue 1.