Minthis, Tsáda, Cyprus

A design-led hilltop retreat in Cyprus with Troodos views 

Set in the hills above Paphos, Minthis feels like the Cyprus many travellers miss when they stay by the coast. Up here, the landscape opens into olive groves, vineyards and rolling countryside, with the Troodos mountains always somewhere in view. It is spacious, quiet and sunlit, with a championship golf course running through the estate and a rhythm that makes even a short stay feel longer.

The resort is large, but it never feels overdone. Stone, glass and soft earthy tones keep the mood calm, and the architecture is smart enough to let the setting lead. Inside, everything is clean lined and contemporary, but not cold, the kind of design that gives you light, space and silence, then leaves the rest to the view.

You can stay in suites or move into one of the detached villas, and both options are generous on space. The Mountain Executive Suites are especially strong if you want wide valley and mountain outlooks from the moment you wake up, while the villas bring a deeper sense of privacy with plunge pools, terraces, courtyards and outdoor dining spaces that suit slow mornings and long evenings.