No visit to Cyprus is complete without sampling the famed anise-flavoured aperitif, ouzo, alongside a traditional meze (small plates providing for a full taste of the menu, akin to the Spanish tapas). 
 
Wanting to ensure that the guests are granted full access to life in Cyprus, the resident Ouzeri bar is on hand, serving a selection of ouzo, zivania (a locally-produced grape-based spirit), wines, and more, to accompany the guests’ meals.
 
Sit back, relax, and enjoy tradition incarnate.

When you book your family holidays at the Columbia Beach Resort – renowned for its secluded, safe environment and family-friendly atmosphere – you can be sure of thrills, adventure, sunshine and socialising in one of the most beautiful spots in the whole of Cyprus. The facilities have been thoughtfully shaped to ensure that families are well taken care of from start to finish.

Suites:
Whether travelling as a family (no matter the size!) or, indeed, on a multi-generational trip with grandpa and grandma in tow, you can stay via the Family Suite options (both one- and two-bedrooms available), or via the interconnecting suites, available across both Junior and Executive categories.

Kids Menu:
The experienced team of chefs know that eating is a holistic experience, with the stomach being delighted by so much more than mere taste. That’s why the resort has developed a dedicated Children’s Menu, alive with colour, to intrigue and excite the senses. Some well-loved cartoon characters make an appearance in enticing the little ones with dishes such as Homer Burgers, The Spongebob, Garfield’s Pastas, The Chicken Little, and more.

Activities:
Set amongst 75,000m² of landscaped grounds, poised above the Blue Flag-honoured, 2km-long Pissouri Bay, Columbia Beach Resort is blessed with beautiful and varied surroundings sure to excite the imagination of both young and old.

Whether engaging in Learn2Swim lessons, organised bike tours courtesy of the professional cycling centre, BikeCyprus (under the direction of two-time former Swiss cycling champion, Thomas Wegmüller), dynamic watersports activities, boat trips, or cooking lessons with the Michelin-star trained Executive Chef, Ioannis Giakoumidis, there is something for all the family.

Rustic and inviting, Apollo Tavern is blessed with both an abundant menu to suit all tastes, and a key location overlooking Columbia Beach Resort’s lush, green lawns, and the rolling hills of Cape Aspro descending into the azure sea.
 
Open for both lunch and dinner, Apollo Tavern’s specialty is in providing a traditional Cypriot dining experience, courtesy of its rich and sumptuous meze: a vast array of small dishes that are shared amongst the table giving diners insight into the full breadth and depth of the ever-evolving menu. Heavily influenced by cuisine typical to the Eastern Mediterranean, our Chefs’ creativity is nevertheless unbound, and steadfast staples – such as salads, soups, pasta and risotto dishes – are served alongside grilled meats and fish, and exquisitely traditional fare.

Start your day with a verve befitting a five-star holiday by breakfasting at Atrium Restaurant, a space accented by warm woods and atmospheric lighting. Situate yourselves at one of the neatly lain tables along the elevated veranda, behold the breathtaking view of the azure sea, and prepare to gorge on the lavish breakfast spread provided fresh daily. From baked goods and cereals to fresh fruit, à la minute fare, and some local favourites (namely, Columbia Beach Resort’s famed halloumi bread), there is something to tempt every palate.

During the cooler months, Atrium Restaurant will also serve as your dinner haven; serving gourmet themed buffets, with a backdrop of refined musical entertainment and attentive service will ensure an inimitable dining experience.

The Bacchus Italian Gourmet Restaurant is named after the mythical Greek god of wine and mystical ecstasy.
 
A celebration of Italian cuisine – putting diners closely in touch with regional specialties from across Italy – Bacchus is a truly inviting space, with its high ceilings, elegant furnishings, and welcoming staff.
 
Whether sat inside, or along our sun-drenched terrace next to the palm-fringed pool, diners may sway to the soft sounds of live Italian music, whilst leisurely perusing the rich menu.
 
Bacchus' à la carte menu has been carefully created by the Resort’s award-winning, Michelin Star-trained Executive Chef, Ioannis Giakoumidis, who is unfailingly driven by passion, imagination, and sincerity in sharing his love of food with the hotel's guests.
 
Bacchus is also the site at which guests are invited to enjoy their daily sumptuous breakfast, bursting with both sweet and savoury delights spanning a selection of home-made breads and pastries, cereals, fresh fruits, pancakes, waffles, eggs made to order, sparkling wine, and more.

Named for the white cliffs (aspro meaning ‘white’ in Greek) that embrace Pissouri Bay, Cape Aspro Pool Bar & Restaurant make for the ultimate in al fresco dining, expressive of the joys of island living.

Satiating the desire for a refreshing beverage in the hot summer months has never been easier, as guests can enjoy the swim-up feature of Cape Aspro Pool Bar, sipping on a chilled drink whilst relaxing in the swimming pool.

As day turns to night, guests can savour an exotic cocktail on the ‘land’ side of the bar adjacent to the pool, the perfect place from which to behold the kaleidoscope of colours as the sun begins to set.

As of May 2018, the resort has introduced a sharing seafood concept, with a brand new menu dedicated to offering guests seafood-centric sharing platters. Providing guests with a mouth-watering journey of Mediterranean-inspired delights, Cape Aspro uses the very best of the region’s seafood with dishes expertly created by the Resort’s Executive Chef, Ioannis Giakoumidis.This new menu provides a more relaxed dining option with little yet luscious sharing plates that allow guests to choose a selection of delicacies to taste test. Cape Aspro’s unique sharing plates include Cypriot inspired dishes such as ‘Ouzo Bites’ as well as more recognised Mediterranean classics.

A table at Cape Aspro restaurant is highly coveted in the warmer months thanks to its elevated position overlooking the bay. 

Welcome to Hébe Spa, the multi-award winning haven where the spirit is soothed, the mind refreshed, and the body rejuvenated.

Named for the Ancient Greek mythological goddess of youth, Hébe – who famously provided her fellow deities with sweet-honeyed ambrosia conferring immortality – Columbia Beach Resort is uniquely positioned to restore your vitality, sending you back to your daily life ready to survive any challenges that come your way, and thrive beyond them.

Further to providing a variety of treatments – spanning massages, facials, hand, feet, and body treatments, many brought to fruition in collaboration with world-renowned skincare brand, Elemis – our 1,050m² Hébe Spa is also home to a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, 2 squash courts, fully equipped gym, aerobic room with a regular schedule of fitness classes, hair and nail studio, and more, not to mention the indoor pool that, come summer, is masterfully adjoined with the 80m outdoor lagoon-style, infinity pool, meandering magnificently through the heart of the Resort.

Sports & Leisure Activities

Nestled halfway between Paphos and Limassol, Pissouri Bay is ideal for those desiring of rest and relaxation. Still, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy our beautiful surroundings whilst also engaging in fun and carefree activities that serve as a welcome departure from the norm.

The Sports & Leisure Programme is a weekly series of activities designed for people of all ages and abilities, and led by the multi-lingual Sports & Leisure Specialist, Vlada.
 
Below is just a taste of the activities the resort offers (kindly note that the activities list is subject to change): 
- Archery
- Table tennis
- Giant Jenga (Columbia Cubs Club)
- Boules
- Greek lesson
- Gym intro
- Backgammon lesson
- Swimming lesson intro
- Fat burn
- Tennis
- Stretching
- Cooking demonstration (Seasonal)
- Keep fit
- Darts
- Basketball
- Children’s sailing club
- Weekly trips to Limassol, Paphos and Omodhos

Learn2Swim
With this seaside location and 80m-long infinity pool, the inspiration to learn to swim is unbridled. Feeling safe and confident whilst enjoying these beautiful surroundings – no matter your age! – is firmly within reach. The resort'sr experienced swimming instructor offers lessons of just 30 minutes each, and assures that upon completing just 5 lessons, you will be able to swim. Everyone is welcome, from ages 4 years and up.


Golf
With its temperate climate and long, sunny days, Cyprus is a Mediterranean jewel for golfers worldwide. Further to the health benefits engendered by the very nature of golf, the backdrop of the wonderfully Mediterranean landscape, with its kaleidoscope of greens and blues, rolling hills and calm seas, is awe-inspiring: sure to elevate even the most seasoned of golfer’s game. Columbia Beach Resort collaborates closely with the island’s four championship level 18-hole golf courses in ensuring that guests – both novice, and avid, golfers – are facilitated the golfing experience that their hearts desire.


Cycling
With its varied landscape and bounty of sunny days, Cyprus is ideal for budding cyclists wishing to acquaint themselves with nature, and discover the island up close and personal.
 
Columbia Beach Resort is home to a the only championship professional cycling centre, BikeCyprus, which is under the direction of two-time former Swiss cycling champion, Thomas Wegmüller, and offers mechanical, guided, and rental-services.
 

Watersports
Columbia Watersports Centre, located on the beachfront of the luxurious Columbia Beach Resort, has been proudly operated by Yiannos and Dia for many years. Committed to providing clients of the Resort with the professionalism and personal attention you could only expect from a five-star establishment, Yiannos and Dia work tirelessly to maintain a full service centre, offering guests numerous ways to enjoy Pissouri Bay. There is no limit to the number of activities guests can engage in, from the thrill of paragliding and the fun of waterskiing, to the excitement of windsurfing. 

Activities include:
- Sailing
- Sailing lessons (for adults and children)
- Speed boat hire
- Paragliding
- Waterskiing
- Jet skiing
- Windsurfing
- Kitesurfing
- Kayaking
- Banana boat rides
- Ring rides
- And pedal boat hire
- Scuba diving
 
Boat Trips
What better way to pass the day than upon the high seas of the Mediterranean, discovering the island from the azure waters that surround it? Choose one of these boat trips for an exciting day out, and immerse yourself in Cyprus’ mythology and history.
Aphrodite's Rock, Paphos
Take a breathtaking trip along Cyprus’ stunning coastline, beyond Cape Aspro, to see Aphrodite's Rock – Petra tou Romiou– and bathe in the crystal clear waters in which legend tells you that the goddess herself was born, emerging from the waves onto the shore in full splendour and glory.
Kourion & Vulture's Bay
Columbia Beach Resort’s Kourion & Vulture’s Bay cruise will take guests past isolated, picturesque bays – including the setting of the British TV series ‘Soldier Soldier’ – to see the impressive Roman-Greco Kourion Amphitheatre, as well as a secluded bay where rare Cyprus vultures and falcons are known to nest and fly.