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Almyra
Paphos, Cyprus · Independent · Core Luxury
Almyra reopened in 2003 after a two-year reinvention of the Paphos Beach Hotel, the seaside town's first hotel when it opened in 1972, on a coast where Greek mythology places Aphrodite's birth. Parisian designers Joelle Pleot and Tristan Auer reshaped the Thanos Hotels family property for the Michaelides dynasty, whose Kyma Suites carry candle-lit rooftop terraces over Paphos harbour and a Travelife Gold sustainability audit.
- 187 rooms
- Opened 1972
- Neighborhood: Kato Paphos
- Rooms from 301 sq ft (28 m²)
About Almyra
- The name Almyra means taste of the sea in Greek, fitting Paphos where mythology places the birth of Aphrodite, goddess of love.
- The Michaelides family has run Thanos Hotels as a Cypriot hospitality dynasty since the early 1970s.
- Kyma Suites take their name from the Greek word for wave and feature candle-lit rooftop terraces overlooking Paphos harbour and the Mediterranean.
- Almyra holds Travelife Gold certification, one of tourism's independently audited badges for emissions, biodiversity, and fair labor standards.
- Entry-level rooms start at 301 sq ft (28 m²).
History
Almyra reopened in 2003 after a two-year reinvention of the Paphos Beach Hotel, the seaside town's first hotel when it opened in 1972, on a coast where Greek mythology places Aphrodite's birth.
The setting
2 km from Paphos Castle.
Restaurants and bars
- Phivos Restaurant — Restaurant · Greek
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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