Limassol overview
Vibrant and energetic, Limassol is one of the largest and most cosmopolitan coastal resorts on the island, featuring some of the best hotels in Cyprus. Long stretches of Limassol’s beach run parallel for at least 10km with the coastal road, as well as a number of uncrowded beaches on the outskirts of town, await your discovery.
Shopping in Limassol is a pleasure whether it’s traditional and handmade goods amongst the quaint, cobbled streets behind the seafront or along Makarios Avenue, where serious shoppers will be more at home with a combination of high street stores and prestigious boutiques. The tourist centre of Potamos Yermasoyia has a variety of bars, restaurants, shops and cafes; after all, the locals are known for their fun-loving character and are always ready to mingle with the tourists and party!
The grounds at Limassol Castle down near the old port, house the Medieval Museum of Cyprus with numerous interesting exhibits, and is also famously known to be the spot where Richard the Lionheart married Queen Beregaria and crowned her Queen of England in 1191.
A gateway to the island due to its central position, the surrounding picturesque villages are easily accessible from Limassol. The fertile foothills of the Troodos mountains are where most of the island’s grapes are grown. This is the centre of the wine making industry; so much so that every September a festival is held to celebrate the wine and is a major event on the island.
Transfer Details:
Transfer time from Paphos and Larnaca airports to Limassol: 75 minutes approximately.