WITH its sunny climes and crystal-clear waters, it’s no surprise Paphos has been voted the most liveable small city in the world. And after just a few days exploring the many incredible things that this city in Cyprus — the third biggest island in the Mediterranean — has to offer, I’m tempted to move here myself. 7 Paphos has been voted the most liveable small city in the world Credit: Alamy 7 I couldn’t have picked a better place to stay than the Cali Resort and Spa Credit: Instagram/@caliresort But in the meantime, a holiday will suffice.
Luckily, I couldn’t have picked a better place to stay than the Cali Resort and Spa, a 5H getaway just a few minutes’ walk from Coral Bay, one of the most popular beaches in the Paphos area. Every bit as exclusive as it sounds, this gorgeous resort is an adults-only (16+) space, with facilities to match the grown-up feel. These include a smart Japanese restaurant, zen-like spa and elegant rooms with calming and cool interiors.
The 47-metre turquoise pool, surrounded by comfy loungers, is ideal for an afternoon of sprawling, reading, rejuvenating and sipping cocktails, thanks to its tranquil atmosphere. Delicious local seafood Throw in delicious local seafood cooked at the hotel’s international restaurant, Aria, and excellent sushi at Asian-fusion restaurant Fiki, and it would be perfectly easy — and indeed acceptable — to while away an entire week without ever leaving the resort. But it’s worth rousing yourself to exp.