Limassol

Fun by Day and Night in the Vibrant Resort of Limassol

If you’re looking for ideas for where to take a break with a group of friends that will not only keep everyone happy, but also not break a meagre budget, look no further!! As the second largest city on the island of Cyprus, Limassol packs a pretty hefty punch for those looking for fun, sun, dancing and drinking. Sound like your kind of place? You know it does! Get Ready to Party in Limassol While Cyprus is a dream destination

A Family Holiday in Limassol with the Little Ones

Limassol is a great place for a classic family holiday, with beautiful sandy beaches, a bustling centre and sunny skies. Though you might be ready for a week or two in the Cyprian sun doing nothing, you can bet that your children will be bored after just a few days spent splashing in the sea. Well, don’t worry Limassol has plenty more to offer. This post will take you through some of the best family-friendly activities you can do in

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Unearth the Historical Treasures of Cyprus in Limassol

Greek heroes, Roman settlers, Crusader knights and Ottomans alike have all left their mark on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, which deserves to be known for much more than its beautiful beaches and agreeable climate. Despite the island’s turbulent past and history of destructive earthquakes, many amazing attractions remain scattered across the landscape in varying states of preservation. Most notably, you’ll find many momentous landmarks in the region of Limassol, situated in the far south of the island. Want a more comprehensive overview of Cyprus? Check out our detailed country profile here. Ancient Kourion Cyprus can rightly be considered a

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Limassol Shore Excursions

Located in the far Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is a large island which is split between the Republic of Cyprus in the south and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north. Most tourism is to the Greek-speaking southern area which accounts for almost two-thirds of the land mass. Its closest mainland neighbours are Syria and Lebanon to the east. Of all the islands in the Mediterranean region only Sicily and Sardinia are larger. Historically, the island was an important port for the Phoenicians who established a trading post in the harbour of modern-day Limassol on the south coast. Many

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Layers of History in Limassol

Over the course of its four thousand year history, many groups have made their mark upon the Cyprus port city of Limassol. Though very little is known about the city’s founding, Limassol has played host to King Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade in the 12th century, and has been passed from the Anglo-Normans, to the French, to the Ottomans, to the Venetians and eventually to the British. Today, the Republic of Cyprus is a self-governing country, except for the British-controlled Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. Limassol’s complicated and ancient past means that there are layers of

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Make the Most of Winter Sun in Cyprus

It’s always around this time of year that the winter blues set in as we shiver in contemplation of the long stretch of grey, gloomy days that face us over the months to come. While we shiver from November through to March, Cyprus is basking in warm sunshine – in December and January they officially experience winter but this period too is mild and fairly dry. Cyprus has many tempting destinations for those who are searching for a spot of summer during the rainy and snowy season. Limassol is one of these and we have put together some tips for

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