Travel Eye on Limassol (Cyprus)

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Overview:

Limassol lies on the south coast of the island, halfway between Larnaca and Paphos. Already in 2.000 BC people lived here, but it was only during the time of the crusaders that it became a flourishing city. Limassol is the second largest city of Cyprus, and certainly the most lively one.

Cypriotes sometimes call it  "the Paris of Cyprus". There is always some festival or celebration going on in town. Very renowned is the Wine Festival that takes place in September. On the eastern side of the city are sandy beaches that stretch out for miles.

Lovers of night-life fun will certainly not be disappointed in the many bars and discotheques in the old city. The most important monuments are : the Limassol fortress, the museum, the zoo and the wine producing companies.

Outside of the city is the former royal town of Amathus (now a ruin, partially submerged by water). The Kolossi Castle is a remainder of the old city state of Kourion (of which also a theater, a basilica and a stadium are preserved).

This area caters for mid- to upmarket couples, young singles and families seeking sun, sea and sand. The accommodation in the area has some 4- and 5-stars but mainly 3-star hotels and B-category apartments. There are medium- to high-rise blocks, majority situated along the busy seafront road.

Locality:

Limassol is at the centre of the south coast (50 mls S of Nicosia. 26 mls SW of Larnaca international airport, 36 mls E of Paphos international airport). It is found on dry open coastal land sloping gently towards the sea.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to:

Limassol has a beach of dark coarse sand and pebbles. 2½ mls E of town is Dassoudi, the resort's main beach. It is equipped with modern changing rooms, snack bar, restaurant, car park and water sports; the beach itself is dark pebbly sand.

The marketplace in the old town has one of the area's largest selections of fish, vegetables and nuts. Numerous souvenir shops in the tourist area, but the best buys are in the old part of town, with an overwhelming variety of leather, shoe and jewellery shops.

During the daytime activities include visits to the medieval castle near the old port of Limassol, now a museum. There are two other museums, and ancient buildings within the old town. Dassoudi Beach has a variety of water sports. Most of the major hotels provide good water-sports facilities.

The nightlife here can be found in the Potamos Yermasoyias area. There are lots of discos and numerous bars and tavernas, most with their own live bands.

There are a vast variety of restaurants that line the main coast road, with typical Cypriot tavernas, pizzerias, fish restaurants and kebab bars. Eating out is relatively inexpensive.