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 About Limassol

 
  Limassol is the second biggest city in the island of Cyprus, being the largest seaside resort in the country. The Troodos Mountains area  spreaded on the coast line for a distance of about 10 miles acts like  a wonderful backdrop to the city. Ever since the Middle Ages, Limassol was so obvious known to traders for its delicious wine and sugar cane. Nowadays  Limassol has a population of about 135,000. It represents the centre of the wine industry and also a very important commercial and touristic centre. In September in the town is organized a wine festival meant to bring the fame to their local products, where the food and wine is for free. The city is a perfect touristic destination, featuring amazing beaches like Dassoudi Beach and some more nearby Germasogeia, which are all beautified by chic cafes and tavernas. Over the old harbour stands the beautiful Limassol Castle which now is the ideal home for the Cyprus Medieval Museum.  The Folk Museum and the Limassol District Archaeological Museum are situated here too. 
 

Beautiful attractions to visit in Limassol

 
  Limassol is veiled in lovely atmosphere during the holiday period with wide seafront promenades and busy shopping streets, that are matched by the lively and pleasant character of the natives. It features a well- known fun loving reputation with the most glamorous nightlife, one of the most prestigious destinations while in Cyprus. All the holiday accomodations are concentrated on the eastern side of the town, running from ranges of luxury hotels, to gorgeous apartments and villas, in addition with chic restaurants, funny clubs, discos, interesting tavernas, that have transformed the city into a great and incredible place, that charms every visitor.
 
There are a large variety of historical and archaelogical places that delight the tourists' eyes,spreaded in and around  Limassol. You can get to admire the Old Port, the Limassol Museum,  but the most of the attractions are outside of the city in the nearby countryside, relating a glorious history. One of the lovely attractions is the Kolossi Castle which is an impossant castle, rising up with 3 metres thick walls, that was constructed in the 15th century by the Knights of St.John of Jerusalem meant to house their headquarters. Nearby the castle stand the building of the refinery sugar, which is 10 km away from the city of Limassol.
 
 Near Limassol, the visitors can get to see the Acropolis, the Necropolis, and the ruins that remained from  a early Christian basilica. On the western side of Limassol, at Fassouri rise up extensive citrus orchards and the lovely Water Mania relaxing park. South of Limassol , on the Akrotiri Peninsula lies the Lady’s Mile Beach featuring great sand, where the tourists can enjoy the time in a sunbathing. Near the Akrotiri Salt Lake,which is dry durin the summer time,while in the winter time is the ideal home for thousand of flamingos and its southern shore boats the Agios Nikolaos ton Gaton Convent. Despite its glorious and legendary past, Limassol keeps just a little from the classical heritage that the other Cyprus’s cities hold.
 

Great experiences in Limassol

 
  Limassol is a precious jewellery  and an ideal place to stay during your summer vacation. It is a central place from where you can start to explore the island. It is situated between two archaeological sites, which are the Ancient Kingdom of Amathous, located to the East, and the Kourion, located to the West, that bring to the town a vibrant nightlife and exciting recreational time. As a shopping centre, Limassol has to offer modern and trendy things to handmade. The St.Andrews Street is very busy. It offers a fascinating trip through amazing buildings and overhanging terraces , under which are lined a small range of shops that enchant your attention, opening great spots for leisure. Limassol is a splendid city which opens fantastic areas to explore, to relax or for the best entertainment. It will leave  incredible impressions, unreapeatable memories that will make your stay more delightfull and more enchanting. Do not miss the chance to visit its surroundings, with their breathtaking panoramas, overlooking the picturesque beauty of the charming island of Cyprus, which is a treasured pearl of Europe touristic destinations.
 




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Cyprus touristic attractions have over 10,000 years of glorious history and civilization, that want to be discovered and deeply explored by curious tourists.
The fascinating places of the island reflect a long and enchanting history.
It offers picturesque cities and attractions that are truly charming and spectacular.
The magical island features a large variety of touristic destinations, to make your stay more pleasant.
It has miraculous beaches, wonderful waterparks, golf clubs, spas, restaurants and many other interesting places.
Just enjoy your stay in this magnificent country and decide yourself which attraction is the best.

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