… ancient fort of Paphos.
Welcome to Cyprus, an island of legends that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun. A storied past 10,000 years long has seen civilizations come and go and the likes of everyone from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra stake their claim here - but then, people do tend to get possessive when faced with such beauty. Aphrodite made her home on Cyprus, and travellers throughout antiquity came here just to pay her tribute.
Today Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment.
The charming west coast town of Paphos focusses around an attractive little harbour whose picturesque open air fish restaurants line a quayside of bright fishing boats and pleasure craft. Paphos has an air of holiday charm combined with history, and olden-day elegance is lent to the town by its classical style buildings in the upper part of town which leads to the shopping area. The lower part of the town - known as Kato Paphos has a life of its own albeit so close by, down near the sea -home of the harbour, the fish tavernas, souvenir shops and several beautiful hotels with important archaeological sites around them.
Paphos is entwined with Greek mythology, and the legendary birth of Aphrodite on her shores brought fame and worshippers there to follow the cult of the Goddess. Landmarks associated with Aphrodite are the chunky, rugged rocks of her beautiful birthshore known as the Aphrodite Rocks or "Petra tou Romiou", the evocative sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia Village, one-time shrine and scene of pagan festivals for thousands, the Baths of Aphrodite at Polis, supposed source of fertility and the Fountain of Love, or Fontana Amorosa, a few miles further into the Akamas Peninsula.
Looking out over stunning tropical water gardens on the gentle curve of Pafos' beach, "The Annabelle Hotel" is an exclusive five-star hotel of unforgettable luxury and elegant charm. The Annabelle Hotel is a flowering oasis by the sea. Here architects and artists have created remarkable effects of water, blended harmoniously into enchanting gardens and carefully tended palm groves. The Annabelle stands near the ancient port of Paphos in the western part of Cyprus. Costly woods, marble, glass and sculpture confer elegance throughout.
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The Annabelle Hotel features a Gourmet Restaurant The Annabelle Hotel offers a wide range of wellness facilities. There is a golf course near The Annabelle Hotel Sorry: Pets are NOT welcome to The Annabelle Hotel
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