Why Cyprus has all you need for the perfect wellness escape

Telegraph

27-02-2025

There are very few hotels that don't claim to have a spa on site. But not all spas are created equal, and for an ever-increasing number of travellers who consider a wellness element to be crucial to a successful break it's important to know which hotels have one lonely treatment room and which take their spa and wellness seriously.
The very best spas offer personalisation, expertise, a huge range of treatments and a whole host of other wellness opportunities besides. In Cyprus, and with British Airways Holidays, if you book a hotel with a spa and wellness offering you know it's going to be well thought out, professionally run and, most importantly, incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating.
And it's reassuring to know that your trip is Atol protected, there's a 24-hour holiday helpline, a generous baggage allowance and you have the chance to secure your holiday with a low deposit and spread the cost with flexible payments*. This all adds up to the quality and peace of mind you want when setting off on that hard-earned week or two in the sunshine.
There's a great selection of resorts in Cyprus to choose from, each with beautiful facilities, but here are three that excel on the spa and wellness front offering everything from Russian banyas and sanariums to snow chambers and aqua-thermal journeys.
Bringing the sea into the spa
Since the 19th century the term thalassotherapy has been used to describe the concept of using the benefits of the marine environment in a therapeutic fashion – and many wellness experts swear by its positive impact. Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa has embraced the concept and offers the chance to embrace the sea and its restorative powers.
Kalloni Spa, the hotel's 3,000 sq m wellness facility, is a serene sanctuary where a 75-minute thalassotherapy journey across three pools of varying salinity and temperature offers relaxation and detoxification. The state-of-the-art space is designed with holistic wellness in mind with 14 treatment rooms, three suites (including two with Russian banya – a traditional steam bath that utilises a wooden stove) and the signature Kalloni spa suite.
The variety on offer is seemingly endless whether you're looking for an invigorating facial or a soothing massage. And all are performed by expert therapists using Biologique Recherche, 111Skin and Augustinus Bader products. Choose wisely and you could find yourself being massaged while aromatic candles burn gently in the background or floating peacefully during a water shiatsu massage. Alternatively simply enjoy beauty treatments such as manicures and eyebrow shaping.
A true gem of a wellness facility
The sense of calm that greets guests walking into the world-class spa at the Sunrise Pearl is omnipresent. This is a painstakingly designed retreat, which is also open to non-hotel residents, including guests at the Sunrise Jade (which has its own Spa by Elemis, and like Sunrise Pearl's, is open to non-hotel guests). Pearl's award-winning spa doesn't leave anything to chance, from the lighting to the textures to the scents; everything works harmoniously to create an impossibly peaceful environment.
The spa is one of the largest in Protaras, but each person's experience will be deeply personal, helping to restore inner balance and leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed. The therapists are trained to tune into individual needs and will suggest the most beneficial treatments from a huge array – all powered by Elemis.
There are countless treatments on offer, whether you want the focus to be on your face or your body, your skin or your muscles; from cellulite and body tightening to treatments for puffy eyes or deep-tissue massages, everything you could wish for is here.
There are also a series of treatments designed with pregnant women in mind, and the two-hour signature treatment, the Pearl Botanical Rasul Ritual, offers a complete cleansing and detoxifying ritual for one or two people. And there's a wealth of relaxation beyond the treatment rooms: an aqua-thermal journey that utilises different heat and water experiences, a sanarium that utilises heat and humidity to help detoxify you, thalasso pools, a series of cooling showers with different jets and sprays, a steam bath, a sauna and even a snow chamber.
Unwind at this bay of plenty
With its calming shades of grey and black, a minimalist and fuss-free elegance, and an urban retreat feel, the idyllic Oneiro Spa Centre created by architect and sculptor Joseph Caspari at the Capo Bay hotel in Protaras will instill an instant sense of tranquility.
The spa takes health and wellness very seriously, having created a facility that offers the full gamut of opportunities to be pampered. Treatments are designed to hydrate, remineralise, smooth and soften skin, and ultimately ensure you leave feeling like a new person. The spa menu includes facials, massages, Thai massage, exfoliation and wraps, and the hotel also offers customised wellness packages that combine multiple treatments to give guests a personalised experience all delivered by expert therapists.
The facility is also beautifully equipped with a sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath and a sanarium so that your body can enjoy a thorough revitalising experience. Plus for those keen for a little exercise there's a fully equipped gym and a 15m heated indoor lap pool.
British Airways Holidays packages include a generous baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your Cyprus holiday to Parklane, Capo Bay, Sunrise Pearl and Sunrise Jade with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly.*