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A Lover’s Retreat The Aphrodite Hills resort in Cyprus is the ultimate romantic destination, boasting five star credentials and the ultimate in luxury accommodation…

The first destination of its kind in Cyprus, Aphrodite Hills Resort overlooks the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.

Situated on two elevated plateaux either side of the Randidi Gorge, a natural ravine and public nature reserve, the resort has become a haven for those in search of a sumptuousness romantic getaway.

Located just 20 minutes from Pafos town, and 10 minutes from the airport, guests can choose to stay at either the five star luxury InterContinental Hotel or in one of the sites many luxury villas, which are also available to buy or rent. Onsite you will also find fantastic leisure and sports facilities, including in-door and out-door swimming pools, tennis courts, a choice of international cuisines in both the hotel and in the Aphrodite Village Square, gift shops, an 18-hole golf championship standard golf course, and world-class spa facilities.

The area offers everything you could want from a luxury break - whether you are looking to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, find out more about the island's mythical culture or simply lounge by the pool, Aphrodite Hills is ideally placed to serve your needs.

The InterContinental Hills Resort Hotel
Ideal for couples, the hotel itself is contemporary and elegant, with some elements of classical styling.

Within the hotel complex there are 290 rooms and suites. All rooms feature private terraces with a pool, garden, golf or sea view, while suites have
the option of additional interconnecting room.

The décor in all of the rooms subtly fuses the modern with the traditional. Deep orange, red and gold fabrics are combined with Lefkaritika linen and lace bedspreads, hand-carved solid wood cabinets and traditional Cypriot ceramics crafted by local artisans introduce a natural warmth and elegance to each room.

Food and drink
The Aphrodite Hills Resort boasts several fantastic eateries offering something for everyone, including fantastic Cypriot cuisine, the best in fine dining and Asian specialities. Choose from one of the hotel restaurants or visit one of the excellent eateries in the Village Square area of the complex.

The Secret Garden restaurant is one of the newest additions to the resort and perfect for couples wishing to dine in a secluded spot. Located at the Retreat Spa gardens the Secret Garden is a hot rock theme restaurant, where guests are presented with a ceramic plate with a hot granite rock on top where they can cook and eat their own food. The Pithari Taverna is another must visit eateries. The typical Greek Tavern offers authentic island dishes in either ‘meze' or ‘a la carte' style.

Visitors can choose from a variety of Greek and Cypriot meat and fish dishes while soaking up the Mediterranean village atmosphere and enjoying the authentic live music and Cypriot dancing.

For a real treat, The L'Atelier Brasserie features a spectacular design and an amazing menu of French delicacies.

Minimalist, chic and sleek this al fresco venue is a great spot to enjoy a light lunch or watch the stunning Cypriot sunset over a fabulous dinner menu.

Sporting good time
Onsite guests are also able to avail of the magnificent golf facilities. Spread over 6,299 metres the golf course overlooks the place where Aphrodite, the goddess of love, is said to have emerged from the sea.

The golf course has a dedicated three-hole golfing academy and an exceptional clubhouse.

The golf course opened in 2002. Each hole has
five sets of tee markers, with competition and regular tees for men, with two sets for ladies.
The course is designed to accommodate both beginners and experienced players. At the club you'll also find three PGA qualified professionals who will provide one-on-one tuition.

The resort is also currently in the process of extending its tennis academy. In addition to the
four championship standard floodlit hard courts,
two new green set surfaced hard courts are due
to be finished shortly. Like the golf club, the
tennis academy has professional players
on-hand to help guests perfect their game.

Indulge your senses
The Retreat has been designed as a haven of calm and is located just a few minutes walk from the main InterContinental hotel.

Set on top a ravine, the retreat features state of the art spa facilities, designed to pamper the body, mind and soul. The Greco-Roman bathing rituals of cleansing and relaxation have inspired the design, atmosphere and ambience of The Retreat. Monastic interiors subtly combine with hints of the classical and mythical heritage with galleried hallways that lead to elevated relaxation pools. The spa comprises of 24 tranquil treatment rooms, a gym, hair salon, restaurant and shop.

There is also a spectacular outdoor heated pool, shower and sundeck, which overlooks the Mediterranean waters.

At The Retreat there are a wealth of treatments on offer that will leave you feeling pampered from top to toe. From wraps, to exfoliation and massages, the spa offers it all.

The Thermae Experience is one of the signature treatments. It involves a sequence of Greco- Roman thermae heat rooms, with the added benefit of a beautiful Hammam and Sauna, true to the classical bathing rituals of cleansing and relaxation.

The Li'Tya treatments are some of the newest on offer at the spa. Using native Australian ingredients, they are designed to relieve stress and tension.

Spectacular beaches
Beach lovers will be spoilt for choice by the resort's two beaches. Both are located just a few minutes drive from the hotel and the resort provides a free bus to both at several intervals throughout the day.

The Zias Beach Club, is highly luxurious, offering a sandy, child-friendly beach. The Club consists of two areas -the complimentary beach facilities (sunbeds, umbrellas, towels), and the bar and restaurant facilities. Access to this secluded water-side retreat is exclusively accessible to Aphrodite residents and is the perfect quiet spot to lounge, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean waters

Getting married at Aphrodite
In addition to honeymooning at The Resort, it is also a great location to wed. Aphrodite Hills offers
a full wedding planning package. It has its very
own chapel, banqueting facilities and can even
offer pre-wedding pampering packages for the
bride and groom.

The resort also has its own wedding planner, who
is on hand to take care of all the necessary arrangements before the lead up to the wedding, from planning the food and drink to looking after your flowers and ceremony, they can do it all.

Bride and grooms have a choice of venues at
which to wed and have their reception within the grounds of the resort. For a truly stylish affair, choices include the magnificent Morpheas Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 350 guests.

The year round milk Cypriot climate means that an out door wedding is feasible almost all year round. There are several areas within the grounds of the hotel which make for a great place for al fresco eating and drinking. The Sunset Bar is one such location, simply perfect for hosting a fabulous cocktail reception.

Preserving the area's natural beauty
During the construction of the resort, the utmost care was taken to preserve the natural beauty of the 234-hectare (578 acres) site. The result is a build that is highly sympathetic to the landscape.

Prior to construction work commencing, an extensive survey to assess what impact the development would have on the Randidi Gorge and Randi Forest's environment including plants, birds and animals and recommended methods of best practice for development plans.

As the area is naturally heavily dominated by olive and carob trees, a huge programme of transplanting trees has been undertaken to preserve those that would have been affected by the construction process.

The addition of the golf course, with its grassy planes and ponds, has also resulted in more food, water and shelter for the local and migrating bird population.