Author: Phivos Crassides

Sunday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day, the theme of which this year is encapsulated in the succinct though no less powerful statement proclaiming: An Equal World is an Enabled World. Indeed, Columbia Beach Resort holds this statement … Read more

With the start of Lent just days away, Columbia Beach Resort is once again busy preparing to treat our guests to the well-loved celebratory customs of the island. Kathara Deftera (translated as Clean Monday, but also known as Green Monday) is … Read more

British travel and food writer, Deborah Cater, famously said that you have to taste a culture in order to understand it. Well, in honour of Global Drink Wine Day – celebrated annually on February 18 – we are shining a spotlight on Cyprus’ wine … Read more

In honour of Valentine’s Day, we thought we would throw it back to the days of old and resurrect some of the most potent love stories of the Ancient Greek mythological age that took place, no less, right on Columbia Beach Resort’s doorstep… … Read more

February 4th marks the annual World Cancer Day, a global initiative that aims to take action against the disease, underscored by the tenets of prevention, support, awareness and solidarity.   An ongoing theme, this year will once again … Read more

Whether a staunch lover of cheese (a turophile, if you will – yes, there is really a word for it, Greek derived at that!) or not, few can deny the culinary prowess of this humble dairy product. From your mild cheddars and smoky goudas to buttery … Read more

What attracted you to Columbia Beach Resort, and the position of Childcare Manager? As an energetic and cheerful individual, I have always enjoyed working with children and watching them grow. After I finished my studies I worked with children … Read more

Though its origins trace back to Ancient Greece and the recipe was slightly adapted by the Romans, the mulled wine we know of today, comes from Victorian England. Despite the then puritan outlook on life, mulled wine was considered – in … Read more

The passionate team behind Columbia Beach Resort loves looking after our younger guests. And whilst we are tucked away behind the serene rolling hills of Pissouri, snuggled into the quiet embrace of the village’s Blue Flag-honoured, 2km-long … Read more

Columbia Beach Resort has scooped multiple accolades at this year’s Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards. Picking up awards for Best All Suite Resort in Europe, Best Beach Resort in Cyprus, Best Destination Wedding Hotel in Cyprus and Best … Read more