Guide to Aphrodite Hills

'Practising your swing and pedalling the bike trails? Or browsing the boutiques and slurping ice cream in the sun? However you picture your perfect holiday, you'll find it all on offer at Aphrodite Hills.'

Stretched out alluringly on the west coast of Cyprus, this stylish, purpose-built resort has got plenty to brag about. Take the setting for instance. It's set on two plateaux either side of the breathtaking Randi Gorge and faces the spot where Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, is said to have emerged from the sea on a giant shell. Consider the facilities. We're talking a championship course designed by golf guru Cabell B Robinson, a tennis centre with four Olympic class courts and an achingly gorgeous spa with more treatments than you can shake a stick at. That's not to mention horse-riding, volleyball, basketball and a network of biking trails and nature paths bathed in warm Cypriot sunshine. In the heart of the complex is the resort's favourite meeting place, the Village Centre, a lively hub bubbling with shops, bars and restaurants. Browse the racks of cutting edge threads, drool over the glistening trays of diamonds or pick out a piece of contemporary art to liven up your walls back home. Then, when you've finished splashing the cash, pull up a chair in one of the bars or restaurants for a tasty meal gazing out to sea. Options range from fresh coffee and puff pastry delights in the traditional Cypriot coffee shop to stuffed pizzas and pasta classics in the Italian restaurant, Zimi. Don't forget to save room for a trip to Gefsis Gelateria where you can order a fruity ice cream or sink your teeth into hot Belgian waffles. When you're ready to relax on the beach, hop on the shuttle bus and head for the resort's Beach Club where you'll find a silky stretch of sand melting into crystal waters. What more could you ask for?

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