Limassol Travel Guide - Cyprus Unique Atmosphere

Limassol Travel Guide - Cyprus Unique Atmosphere

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Limassol is the second largest city (after the capital, Nicosia) of Cyprus. Limassol has become the principal sea port and has also developed into a significant tourist destination. Limassol is the second largest town in Cyprus after Nicosia, with a population of approximately 200 000. Apart from being a major tourist destination, it is also a principal hub for international business in Cyprus. This gives Limassol a more cosmopolitan feel compared to other district centers. Recent renovation projects in the old town and old port area are seeking to rejuvenate the historic center, making it more accessible and interesting for sightseeing.

Limassol has a typical mediterranean climate and it's most known for its warm winters. The city has the warmest winter in Cyprus and is equivalent to other mediterranean cities like Heraklion, Valletta and Malaga. Taxis are the most popular means of transportation for tourists, but are expensive and drivers commonly ignore the meter charge. Of late, shared taxis are popular, and may result in a more reasonable fare.

The following four locations are located next to each other within a walking distance:

Akti Olympion, a 3-km beach-side walking park area stretching from Municipal Gardens to the Old Port, with a number of interesting sculptures.

Limassol Marina: a high-class, newly built Marina with luxurious yachts, as well as dinning/shopping/residence complex, located next to the Old port.

Limassol Castle: located in the Old Town

Limassol Old Town: recently renovated, especially around the Limassol Castle & Saripolou street area

Other sights include:

The ancient city of Amathus
The ancient city of Kourion (outside Limassol), with beautifully preserved Roman-era mosaics
Kolossi Castle (outside Limassol)

Apart from local luxury and boutique hotels Limassol boasts many branches of international hotels. However one can easily find low budget accommodation. An increasingly popular option is private apartment and villa rental. Kebab can be optimum for a relatively cheap, fresh and filling meal. Be careful with colourful "tourist" cafes since those are often over-priced and offer low quality conventional sandwiches or English Breakfasts. Mousaka or Kleftiko are popular, however your best bet (especially if you are hungry), is a traditional Cyprus Meze (either of the meat or fish variety), which usually includes a myriad of small hot and cold dishes for a reasonable price.

Limassol is famous in Cyprus for its festivals, like the Carnival and Wine Festival. The Limassol Carnival festival lasts for ten (10) days, with jolly and amusing masquerading. This custom is very old, going back to pagan rituals. A series of public sculptures commissioned by the Limassol Municipality, can be found on the reclamation (now Twin Cities park), spanning one mile (1.6 kilometres) of seafront reclaimed land. The sculptures were created by Costas Dikefalos, Thodoros Papayiannis, Vassilis Vassili and Kyriakos Rokos from Greece, and Helene Black from Cyprus.

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