IT’s nighttime as I land in Cyprus. The island is still, it’s the end of October, and most of the touristy noise has quieted down. In the car on my way to Cap St Georges, I try to identify why Cyprus smells and feels so very familiar. It’s my first time on the island after all. The scenery resembles Ibiza at nighttime. The infrastructure feels Maltese and the atmosphere is Greek.
Cap St Georges, Cyprus
It’s a strange combination of all these elements that make you curious about what it has to unveil. I’m intrigued by its mythology. Arguably, every single Mediterranean island has some sort of Greek mythos tied to it. It’s been a common marketing ploy since time immemorial.
Paphos is supposedly the birthplace of Aphrodite. Legend says that Petra tou Romiou, an intricate geological formation, is where the Goddess of Love emerged from sea foam and claimed Pafos as her spiritual home. Moreover, historically, Cleopatra made a pit stop in Cyprus on her way to the Roman Empire.
So, I do wonder what attracted both historical and mythological entities to this curious little unspoken part of the world.
At Cap St Georges, we ponder on the above. The sun is about to set and while we’re sipping our margaritas, we unanimously agree that it’s the beauty of the island that draws people here. For me, it’s also the quiet sound of privacy.
Cap St Georges, Cyprus
The resort prides itself on it. Away from prying eyes and with its private beach, you can rest assured that what happens at Cap St Georges, stays at Cap St Georges. As one of the most luxurious resorts on the island, the offerings are endless. My suite comes with its own infinity pool, for example.
Offering a collection of 163 sea view guestrooms and 39 suites including a stunning 7-bedroom 990sqm Presidential Villa Suite, Cap St Georges Hotel has a diversity of choice, from family-friendly to luxury travellers’ options, styled with individual characteristics that resonate with a multitude of tastes.
Suite at Cap St Georges
Delivering an authentic island experience, the Resort, which is crafted from natural Cyprus stone, has been designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and embody the rich culture of the island in its every line. I adore the symmetry of the architecture. It blends seamlessly with its surroundings, not disrupting Mother Nature, but becoming one with it.
However, the sheer scale of the Cap St Georges Resort coerces you to explore it at length, whilst looking for your hotel room (which will quite likely be on the opposite side of the building, if my experience is anything to go by). Call it an intentional maze.
Swimming Pool at Cap St Georges
At the heart of the Resort lies the Agora Village Square: a central meeting point, complete with themed restaurants, an all-day café, and high-end boutiques for world-class shopping. Their Italian restaurant leaves a hard imprint.
Sapori, named after the Italian word for ‘flavours’, delivers a quintessential trattoria experience. The menu is a celebration of beloved Italian recipes characterised by authentic notes of truffle, rosemary and pesto to name just a few. An absolute delight for your taste buds.
Dining at Cap St Georges
I suppose that at the heart of it all, is peace. Cap St Georges aims to deliver the highest calibre of luxury hospitality on the island. And with a clear head after my time there, I can safely say that I wouldn’t mind spending all my evenings listening to the sound of the waves, overlooking the sunset whilst soaking in my private heated pool, away from prying eyes.
If you’ve signed the weaver, everything is permitted, inhibitions at the door.
by Adina Ilie
For more information visit: https://www.capstgeorges.com/