Thalassa is the Greek word for sea, so it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that the Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa is wonderfully located, perched on a small peninsula overlooking a tranquil bay. One of the best spa retreats on the Mediterranean, the spacious rooms and suites at the Thalassa are named after Greek gods and goddesses, and have stunning sea views. The level of service is impeccable, far beyond what you’d expect in this part of the world, and, in a touch redolent of the most exclusive urban hotels, all suites offer guests a 24-hour personalized butler service. This attention to detail extends into the hotel’s Anagenisis Spa. The first holistic spa on Cyprus, the Anagenisis offers an eclectic programme of treatments, including some derived from Ancient Greek techniques. In addition to these, they also offer the usual array of massages and facials as well as stone therapy and hydrotherapy. A stay here is guaranteed to leave you stress-free and reinvigorated.