The following review was written for us by our reader Mrs Anne Shanner

“Me and my husband recently treated ourselves and spent our 25th wedding anniversary at the Anassa Hotel. We had our own terrace and plunge pool and a seaview. Even after 25 years we found ourselves engulfed in the romance! The staff here were exceptional, giving us 1st class service and were totally attentive. The resort itself is quiet with a nice beach and is within driving distance of lots of ‘things to do’. Food and restaurants were great and i particularly enjoyed the spa.
This wasn’t one of the cheapest holidays we have been on but it was worth that bit extra to have 1st class service and surroundings. We would definitely recommend the Anassa and hope to return again very soon.”

ANASSA HOTEL OVERVIEW

Location

Perched on rolling hills that drop down to Anassa beach, the Anassa edges Cyprus’ unspoilt Akamas Peninsula.
The town of Polis and the fishing village of Latchi are just 5 and 2 kilometres away respectively.
Arranged in whitewashed Mediterranean villas, the hotels tiered terraces offer spectacular views before spilling down to sunbathing lawns and the sea.
The beach is dotted with wooden sunloungers and canvas parasols.

Accommodation

All 177 guest rooms have 2 or 3 beds, air conditioning/heating, satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar, safety deposit box.

 
Sport and Relaxation

3 outdoor pools, one heated in winter (mosaic pool), 2 indoor pools (1 lap pool, 1 saltwater exercise pool, both heated in winter), gym, 2 flood-lit tennis courts, squash court, watersports, sailing & scuba-diving (weather permitting; under separate management), Roman-style health spa, thalassotherapy, acupuncture, sauna, steam bath, massage, beauty treatments.  

Food

4 restaurants (3 in winter season, serving international & local cuisine, including homegrown organic fruit & vegetables and seafood), Open show kitchen with live cooking in Pelagos restaurant, special dietary requirements on request.

Entertainment

Live music most nights, folklore shows in summer, BBQ’s, theme nights.

Polis is a small town in north-west Cyprus, in the middle of Chrysochous Bay, and on the edge of the Akamas peninsula nature reserve. It is a quiet tourist resort, just a 30 minute drive from Paphos and 45 minutes from Paphos International Airport.  

Polis

Polis is in close proximity to the beautiful Akamas peninsula, a nature reserve area, with its renowned Baths of Aphrodite.

Polis is particularly popular with nature lovers and visitors who enjoy hiking, cycling, horse riding, golf, scuba diving and other water sports.
If you are looking for bargain holidays, there are always great offers to Cyprus throughout the internet.

 
Polis is served by the lovely, picturesque fishing port of Latchi, well known for its fish taverns and boat trips to Akamas. Latchi has a harbour and

Latchi Harbour

 marina.

CLIMATE
Polis is a very hot resort with temperatures sometimes exceeding 40C. July and August are the hottest months, with average temperatures of 35C and 13 hours of sunshine a day.
The winter months of January and February are the coldest, however the temperature during these months is usually around 15C.
From June to September the temperature rarely falls below 30C, making the sea warm and perfect for water sports.
 

THINGS TO DO AND SEE
POLIS BEACH is a quiet beach, located a short distance from the village square. This beach is a mixture of coarse sand and shingle.
LATCHI BEACH is a short walk from the harbour area along the main resort road. This is a pebble beach that is ideal for snorkelling due to the crystal clear waters.

Watersports are available from the beach, including snorkelling, windsurfing, surfing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, water-skiing, parasailing, fishing and sailing.

Baths of Aphrodite

Apart from the beach there are lots of nature trails to follow, boat trips from Latchi, an archaeological museum and a historical 16th century church.

There are lots of excursions on offer here, including the baths of Aphrodite, sightseeing tours of the Troodos Mountains, visits to vineyards and museums. 

DINING OUT
Restaurants in Polis mainly offer Cypriot cuisine and seafood, however there are restaurants serving British and Italian cusine.
All of the seafood served in the restaurants is caught locally.

NIGHTLIFE
There is a disco and a few bars in the centre of the town but on the whole nightlife here is very subdued.

SHOPPING
There are a few shops in the area, selling souvenirs, leather goods and jewellery.